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LED-Man strikes again with this week's big questions. Today he looks at dimmable MR16s, tubes and new gadgets. Q: Are your MR16s dimmable? A: Unfortunately there isn’t an easy answer to this; some LED MR16 are, some aren't. Please check the product description before ordering. The tab labelled "technical information" contains this information. When you find your dimmable MR16, in...

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...

This listed Elizabethan hotel set in Suffolk installed Lumilife bulbs from LED Hut and is reaping the benefits. They have cut their energy bill by a third! The 16th century manor house situated in 175 acres of Ipswich countryside, upgraded more than 600 Lumilife LED bulbs between August 2013 & April 2014 in a bid to extensively cut electricity consumption...

You may have bought or are thinking about buying some LED strip lighting or MR16 fittings or spotlights for your home. Either way you’re here to find out the whats and whys about LED drivers (or transformers). This handy guide will help you make an informed decision and give you the fundamentals you need when buying a driver. Why do...

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...

Want to know more about MR16 spotlights? Well you’ve come to the right place. Check out our handy guide to help you make the right choice. What is an LED MR16 spotlight? MR16 and GU10 spotlights are among the most popular LED spotlights around. The main differences between the two is that MR16s have a different base (fitting) which consists...