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Welcome to this weeks edition of the most asked questions by our customers. Hopefully this will help you withqueries you may have. Q: Is it usual forLED downlights to have wide beam 120 degrees. We have used LED GU10's in spot light fittings but they had narrower beam than this. A: Due to their SMD (Surface Moment Diode) construction, some...

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...

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...

Confused about LED bulbs? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Have a read through our comprehensive B15 buying guide that’ll give you all the information you need before switching to LED. What is a B15 LED bulb? A B15 LED bulb comes with a bayonet fitting that you’ll often find in lamp fittings in particular. These are no different...

The classic ‘bayonet’ fitting lamp - the single bulb you’re guaranteed to find in every home across the country. But the questions is are you really clued up about LED bayonet bulbs? If not, you’ve landed on the right article - you’ll be surprised by the differences. What is a B22 LED bulb? B22 bulbs have the classic bayonet base...

Our handy guide to E14 bulbs will give you everything you need to know to make switching over to energy-saving lighting easier than ever. What is an E14 LED bulb? E14 bulbs are the ones with a screw base. Don’t get them confused with E27 bulbs, which have a screw base too, but are wider for larger fittings - you...

Thinking of switching to the bright and wonderful world of MR11 LEDs? Well you’ve come to the right place. Our handy guide will tell you everything you need to find the right MR11 for you. What is an LED MR11 spotlight? Lets start with the basics. LED MR11 spotlights have the exact same fitting as MR11 halogen spotlights, with two...

Ready to make the switch to LED and want to find out more? Then cast your eyes over our handy G4 LED buying guide to give you the lowdown. What is a G4 LED spotlight? G4 LED spotlights consume very, very little energy. In fact, they’re one of the lowest energy consuming LEDs around. You’ll find them under cooker hoods,...

Your guide to G9 LED spotlights Ready to make the switch to LED and want to find out more? Then cast your eyes over our handy G9 LED buying guide to give you the lowdown. What is a G9 LED spotlight? G9 LED spotlights are frequently used in small areas, such as desk lamps, under cabinet light and over shelving....

Interested in switching to GU10 LED spotlights? Well cast your eyes over our handy guide below to find out everything you need to know before buying: What is a GU10 LED spotlight? The GU10 part refers to the base of the bulb, which has two pins protruding from the bottom and look like a pair of little legs (see below)....