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February 14 2017 – Alex Nathan
How does the light quality of energy saving bulbs and LED bulbs compare?
Are you struggling to see the paper or the latest book you've been reading? Fed up of your new carpet and wallpaper looking dull and not the same colour as in the showroom? Tired of having to wait five minutes to be able to see your dinner on the table? This could be because you’re using CFLs, and today we’re...
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October 05 2015 – Alex Nathan
Become a Green Machine with these 8 quick and easy tips
How we deal with the environmental problems facing our planet is an issue that’s not going away anytime soon. In fact, it’s probably more prevalent as ever, particularly in wake of a certain recent car emissions scandal…. However, while the bureaucrats bicker between them, there are many ways you yourself can make small changes that, collectively, have a big impact...
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October 02 2015 – Alex Nathan
The Apocalypse Survival Pack You Definitely Need
Winter is starting to bite and the nights are drawing in as summer becomes a distant memory. But it’s not the end of the world, even though when the first flake of snow hits the ground, traffic and public services everywhere might act like it is.If there was an apocalypse though, we have a host of handy products that would...
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September 30 2015 – Alex Nathan
Glasgow LEDing the way in energy efficient lighting
The Climate Group, who have launched a campaign urging cities to switch to LED lighting to reduce carbon emissions, have cited Glasgow as a leading example for other cities to follow. Glasgow began their switch to LED in March this year by replacing 10,000 streetlights as part of a £6.3m investment plan that’ll see 70,000 streetlights replaced in total. The...
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September 28 2015 – Alex Nathan
Case study: Pheasant Pub Worcester moves to LED
Making the savvy switch drastically benefits many businesses, today we look at Pub LED Lighting. The Pheasant Pub in Worcester, like so many in the UK, faces a constant battle to keep punters coming through the doors, day after day.It does this successfully through offering locally sourced gourmet food, real ales and an authentic atmosphere appreciated by locals and visitor...
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September 17 2015 – Alex Nathan
5 of the best vintage pendant lamps
We love the look of our vintage bulbs here at LED Hut. The glowing filament that sits exposed inside the shapely glass shell evokes images of the early 20th century, and this rustic look is as popular as ever, as industrial decor has seen an inescapable resurgence in recent years. The question is, what’s the best way to get the...
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September 03 2015 – Alex Nathan
A quick guide to dimmable LEDs
Let’s face it, the right lighting can make or break a mood. Whether you’re settling down to an action thriller, throwing an awesome party or simply trying to, well, ‘get romantic’, lighting plays a big role in setting the tone. Dimmable LEDs can help with this. One common misconception is that you can’t dim LED bulbs. However, this couldn’t be...
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September 02 2015 – Alex Nathan
See how much your business could save by switching to LED
You probably already know the key facts thatLEDs could save businesses money up to90% on energy bills, dramatically reduce maintenance costs and last up to 20-times longer than halogen equivalents. But how much exactly could they save you? In this post we show you how much the average retail outlet could save based on a prospective report we produced ourselves...
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April 27 2015 – Alex Nathan
How LED Lights Could Help Fight Malaria
A recent study by The Royal Society has found that LED lighting could help with the fight against malaria, a disease reputed to have killed over 500,000 people in 2013 alone. Female mosquitoes that transmit the disease are widely regarded as one of the primary causes of malaria, which is most prevalent in poor and developing regions of Africa. Configured...
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April 08 2015 – Alex Nathan
LED vs CFL - who wins?
Which bulb comes out on top in the LED bulb vs CFL battle? Whereas A-rated ‘energy saving’ CFL bulbs produce 810 lumens from just 15W, LED bulbs are A+ rated have an output of 850 lumens from an even lower 9W. This means that when we look at LED vs energy saver bulbs, LEDs are the clear winner. LED bulbs,...
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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
Your guide to G4 LED spotlights
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,...
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