Upgrading to LED MR16 Bulbs Made Simple
7th Mar 2023
MR16 bulbs are commonly used in 12-volt lighting systems, which require a transformer to convert mains electricity to the lower voltage. Previously, switching from halogen MR16 bulbs to energy-efficient LED light bulbs necessitated replacing the transformer with LED drivers.Some users opting for LED MR16 replacements take a shortcut by leaving the existing halogen transformer in place. However, this can lead to several issues. For instance, while a halogen MR16 bulb might consume 50 watts, an LE
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Do Your Local Traffic Lights use LED Light Bulbs?
6th Mar 2023
In 1868, the first traffic lights appeared. They were outside the Houses
of Parliament and looked like railway signals. Unfortunately, the gas
lanterns used to light the signals exploded a few weeks after installation. Needless to say, LED traffic lights don’t have this problem.
Incandescent traffic lights
Electric traffic signals date from 1912. They originally used
incandescent lighting; in fact, many UK traffic signals still have
50-watt incandescent bulbs. These bulbs last j
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How to Choose the Right LED Light Bulb for Your Home
1st Mar 2023
LED light bulbs
are a popular and energy-efficient lighting option for homes, but with
so many different types of LED bulbs available, it can be challenging to
know which one to choose. In this article, we’ll provide a guide to
help you choose the right LED light bulb for your home.Understand Lumens
The brightness of an LED light bulb is measured in lumens. The higher
the number of lumens, the brighter the light. Consider the lumens
needed for each room to ensure you get the rig
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