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May 18 2015 – Alex Nathan
Get The Traditional Chandelier Look With LED Filament Candle Bulbs
When people hear LED bulbs they think modern technology and design, which in most cases is true. By far the most popular LED bulb is the GU10 for spotlight fittings, and is the look of the moment in a lot of homes. To benefit from all the advantages of LED bulbs you don’t necessarily have to adopt a contemporary lighting...
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May 15 2015 – Alex Nathan
LED Vs Incandescent - Who Wins?
In our latest battle of the bulbs we pit LED against incandescent. It’s old versus new as a ship-shape LED bulb, featuring all the latest technology, goes up against a waning incandescent, who is a big outsider for this fight. Who will win? You probably already know. But exactly how big is the difference between these two bulbs? Read below...
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May 14 2015 – Alex Nathan
This Week’s Big LED Questions – 14/05/15
Q: Can I swap MR16s for Gu10s? A: Absolutely. In most cases the two lamps are the same size or very similar, so you should be able to keep your existing downlight fittings. Simply bypass the transformer with a fly lead, as shown here: http://www.ledhut.co.uk/gu10-240-volt-fly-lead-130mm-fire-rated-wire-flex.html The reason you may want to swap MR16s for GU10s is the transformer. GU10s have...
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May 07 2015 – Alex Nathan
This Week’s Big LED Questions – 07/05/15
Our next edition of Big LED Questions is here, answering the most as questions of the week. Q: Can I run long lengths of colour changing LED strip? A: Absolutely, but for lengths of over 10m, we recommend that an amplifier be inserted to maintain the control voltage ,so that the strips remain in sync. Q: Can I replace my...
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April 29 2015 – Alex Nathan
New in: Solar Underground Light
Introducing the latest product to LEDHut's expansive garden range: the Solar Underground Light. Crafted from stainless steel with a robust tempered glass fascia, you can use this light anywhere. Boosted by an IP68, it’s resistant to all weather types and will withstand heavy pressure. Charging time is minimal as it only needs 6-7 hours to fully charge, and it’ll give...
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April 27 2015 – Alex Nathan
Ten Questions About Dimmable LEDs Answered
Q 1: Are LED bulbs dimmable? A: Not always. Unlike halogen bulbs (that can all be dimmed) LED bulbs come in dimmable and non-dimmable varieties, so you will need to purchase dimmable LED bulbs. When purchasing dimmable LED bulbs, you must also understand leading-edge dimmer switches vs trailing-edge dimmer switches. A leading-edge switch is designed for traditional light bulbs; the...
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April 24 2015 – Alex Nathan
5 Reasons Why LEDs Will Make You Happy
Obviously at Bright Ideas we love LEDs, but here are 5 reasons why they'll put a smile on anyone's face. 1. They Save You Money You’ll soon be rolling in it from the savings you’ll make on your energy bills. 2. They’re Good For The Environment This little fella will thank you. 3. They Last Longer A bulb's lifespan ismuch...
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April 22 2015 – Alex Nathan
This Week’s Big LED Questions – 22/04/15
Welcome to our second installment of The Week's Big Questions, where we answer customer queries from the past week. Q: Can I use my existing 12v transformers when I swap to LED MR16s? A: There can sometimes be problems when upgrading to LED low voltage MR16 bulbs due to the difference in wattage between halogen and LED. The minimum load...
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April 20 2015 – Alex Nathan
Specifying For Success – The Ultimate LED Checklist
With such a broad scope of products now available, getting it right at the specification stage is the first step to a successful commercial LED install. Billy Knight, trade director at LED Hut, shares his insight on what contractors need to cover off as a starting point. Identify the key lighting objectives The ultimate objective of commercial lighting is to...
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April 16 2015 – Alex Nathan
Introducing our new Smart LED Bulbs
We’re pleased to announce the arrival of two new exciting products at LEDHut. The WIFISmart Bulb and Bluetooth Smartbulbs can both be controlled from your smartphone or tablet, and feature innovative functions and effects that take lighting to a new level. Watch Our Smart Bulb In Action On the video we highlight the colour and brightness controls plus the music...
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April 15 2015 – Alex Nathan
How LED Lights Help The Environment
LED lights help the environment in four ways: Recycling - LED lights are made of 100% recyclable materials Longer Lifespan - LED lights last 20+ years (10-20 times longer than CFL or Halogen) Carbon Footprint - A long lifespan means fewer bulbs, less manufacturing and less shipping Energy Efficient - 18% less energy compared to CFL, 85% less energy compared...
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April 15 2015 – Alex Nathan
What are kelvins?
The different colour temperatures of LED lights and how to choose the best ones.> One of the great benefits of LEDs is that they come in different colours/shades of white, which can be used to create an optimised ambience in your home. However, you'll often see a kelvin (K) value next to these colours, and you may be wondering what...
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April 15 2015 – Alex Nathan
LEDHut Trade Blog Part 1: Beating the Big Six
With energy prices constantly rising, it’s now a given that what’s right for the consumer isn’t a priority for the Big Six energy giants. As the price of raw materials rises, so does the average household expenditure to cover this. The same could not be said of the contrary. Despite constantly being promised fair tariffs, we, the consumer, continue to...
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April 14 2015 – Alex Nathan
Top 10 Upcycled Lighting Ideas
Our aim with Bright Ideas is to enlighten (pardon the pun) people about everything they need to know about lighting, whether it's technical info, the latest news or style tips. When it comes creative ideas and inspiration, we want to show you how we or our customers have used lighting in inventive ways. Here we’ve compiled our top 10 Pinterest...
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April 10 2015 – Alex Nathan
This Week’s Big LED Questions - 10/04/15
Every week we compile the most asked questions about LED lighting from customers or people visiting the website. Here is this week's; Q: Do LEDs really cure baldness? A: Yes, the more you buy, the more your hair will grow...* *This was, of course, an April fools prank. As great as our bulbs are, unfortunately they don't grow back hair....
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April 08 2015 – Alex Nathan
The Difference Between Warm White, Daylight & Cool White LED Bulbs
Is warm white or cool white best for the living room, bedroom, and bathroom? Whereas warm light simulates ambient sunsets in the 1,000 to 5,000 Kelvin range, cool light is bright and clinical in the 5,000 to 10,000 Kelvin range. Create the ideal cozy atmosphere with relaxing warm light, and focus the attention in active areas with cool light. Let’s...
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March 26 2015 – Alex Nathan
Get the vintage look with LED bulbs
If you cast your eyes across any decadent basement bar in the heart of London’s Soho Square or Manchester’s Northern Quarter, you’re likely to come across the most unassuming of tributes to timeless vintage decor: the filament light bulb. While unlikely to steal admiring glances away from the industrial shelving or chapel chairs that you proudly procured from some secluded...
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March 24 2015 – Alex Nathan
GET CREATIVE - Fairy Lights Part 2
Here’s our 2nd installment of GET CREATIVE - Fairy Lights - our look at how you can use different lighting displays to great effect. In this part, we look at how LED fairy lights can bring a vase or jar to life, and the best bit is, it's really easy to do. These striking pink fairy lights add a splash...
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March 23 2015 – Alex Nathan
8 Silly Reasons Why People Don't Switch To LEDs
Switching from halogen light bulbs to LEDs will significantly reduce your energy usage and lower your bills but people still refuse to. Here are the some silly reasons why people don't switch to LED; Expensive LED Bulbs pay for themselves within months and continue to save money after. Won’t fit in my existing fittings LEDs use all the same standard...
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