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There's a new toy in town and celebrities have not been shy in showing off their skills on the latest gadget craze: the self-balancing board. There are a few different makes out there, and a recent article in Heat Magazine shows Rita Ora on a MegaBoard, whileother celebs have been seenhaving a goon our very own SmartGlider. Although the Megaboard...

After a week away, LED-Man has returned to answer all LED based questions. Here are this week's Big Questions. Q: How many colour-changing lamps can I control from one device? A: We have 2 types; an GU10 & MR16 that use remote and can control multiple bulbs within the remotes range. Also we have E27 smart bulbs, their downloadable app...

It’s now official: “Millions of Britons are over overpaying for their energy”. And the most damning thing about this statement is how little it shocks. In response, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have recommended a price-cap. However, the might of the “Big 6” are likely to oppose this vehemently. But there is another way of getting a grip of...

Light fittings and lamps can make or break a rooms décor, so great consideration should be taken when selecting yours. They can complement and enhance a particular style, whilst also changing the mood when needed. Today we'll be looking at stunning effects you can create with crystal chandeliers and lamps. These table lamps spectacularly project a mirrored pattern of light,...

Robots have fascinated us for decades and appeared throughout TV and film.The phrase robot even came from a piece of fiction, the play Rossum’s Universal Robots from 1920.Like anything else we have favourites. Today we see how they compared to our very own Appbot. KITT – Nightrider KITT was Michael Knights sidekick in the 80s cult series Knight Rider. It...

Have any questions about about LED lighting, then LED-Man is here to help. No question's too probing, no issue leftunresolved. Q:I am fitting a new bathroom. Do you have a guide as to how many bulbs or the total number of lumens I would need for a given area? A: We recommend a distance between spotlight fittings of 1m-1.5m. This...

Monday night saw Salford City step out in their newkit (sponsored byLED Hut)for the first timeas they faced Manchester United Under-21s for their opening fixture of pre-season. There was more than local pride at stake in this fixture as both sides featured formers players who had appeared for their respective opposition, including former United starlet and Salford striker Danny Webber...

Innovators are always looking for cool ways to make travel interesting because, let's face it, we humans got bored of walking from A to B a long time ago. Already we have those motorised skateboards. But balancing on them is a nightmare. There are also segways, of course. But they’re big, cumbersome and you’re likely to knock people flying when...

It's that time of the week again for LED-Man to save the day and help with the biggest questions of the week. Q: What is the warranty on your bulbs? A: All our bulbs carry a standard warranty of 2 years. However, you can extend this to 5 years at no extra cost by completing and returning the form here:www.ledhut.co.uk/warranty...

On Bright Ideas we look at everything and anything about lighting, whether it's practical or inspirational, techy or stylish, we'll cover it. In this postwe look at the brighter side of lighting (pun intended) and the weird and 'wonderful' ways in which people use LEDs around the home. When The Moment Takes You Everyone loves a bit of toilet humor...

Throughout time inventions have changed the way we live, be it in work or play. Today we’re looking at our top ten, and to avoid favouritism we’ve put them in the order they were invented. Unapologetically we obviously have our own favorite, but which was yours? The Wheel - 3500 BC Without this invention we wouldn’t now be enjoying wagon...

Now summer is here it's time to make the most of your garden and outdoor space. LED Garden lighting is the perfect way to prolong your garden parties, BBQs and cosy nights outside. LED lighting has many other benefits too, the biggest being that they use less energy, save you money and they're friendlier to the environment. Our solar range...

We are pleased to introduce LED Man. His mission is to help people make the upgrade to LED lighting and by doing so save them money and help save the planet, one bulb at a time. His first task is answer the big questions most commonly asked by you. Q: What is the range of the sensor on the LED...

Welcome to our latest installment of Get Creative and our first look at Branch Lights. Bringing natural materials indoors has always been popular with interior desingers because you can create a warm, comfortable feel in any area. A popular practice is to bring otherwise ordinary items - such as vases and bowls - to life with twig and branch lights...

We’re pleased to introduce our new versatile solar LED lantern. This product comes with many functions, can be powered in several ways and you can use it in any location no matter the weather, terrain, time of year or facilities. So, how can you make the most of this handy lantern and its many functions? Firstly, it has an IP55...

Stripping it back to basics Feature lighting is becoming a cornerstone of modern interior design. LED strip lighting in particular - which is flexible, cost-effective and easy-to-install - is at the forefront of the revolution. However, many contractors are still unfamiliar with how to use it. Trade Director at LEDHut, is on hand to shed light on this relatively new...

Here's our next edition of the Big Questions. Today we cover subjects such as dimming and solar light installation. Q: How many lamps can I put on my dimmer? A: The Varilight V Pro that we sell has a minimum load of 10 watts or 2 lamps, and a maximum of 100 watts or 10 lamps. Not meeting, or exceeding...

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...

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...

Why choose LED panel lights? Super-efficient LED panel lights are the recommended replacement for antiquated, inefficient fluorescent lights, which are still used in businesses, offices and homes across the country. LED panels have a longer lifespan of up to 30,000 hours, and reduce power consumption by up to 45%, while delivering a better quality of light. Also, LED panel lights...