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Have you ever gone to purchase an LED lamp and been overwhelmed with the labelling?With so much LED lingo used on labelling it can be confusing when you find yourself thinking I just want a new bulb! So here is your guide to LED labeling hopefully it will clear up any confusion and help you find the right bulb for you. Lumens Instead of WattsTraditionally when replacing an incandescent bulb you would simply look for a 60watt bulb (as an example). But now with the production of LED light bulbs, …

In 2008, the European Union agreed on a new law which affects drivers, vehicles and LED light bulbs. LED light bulbs and DRLs In accordance with the law, from February 2011 all new cars and small vans in the UK must have daytime running lights (DRLs). From August 2012, the same applies to all new lorries and buses. Motorists with these vehicles must use DRLs during daylight hours. They serve as a warning to pedestrians and other motorists. When the issue of DRLs first …

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 …