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Thinking of spending Valentine’s Day at home, but a bit a short on ideas? Well, have a quick flick-through our handy guide that’ll help you throw a night to remember including LED valentines lighting. Tip 1: Surprise them The element of surprise is always a winner. Depending on how far you want to push it, you could keep your special...

We’ve all heard of the winter blues, but what you might not know is that it can be an actual medical condition. The official name for it is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and it effects thousands of people every year. This condition starts to set in as the days get shorter and darker. Today we’re looking at canLED bulbs Cure...

They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and that sentiment is never truer then when talking about Christmas lightsand decorations. After all, one man's tinsel heaven is another man's festive hell, so we decided to take the divisive question of taste to the streets and find out the Nation's opinions about Christmas decorations. We carried out a...

Halloween is fast approaching, which means it's time to bring-out the mandatory Jack O'Lantern but why not make an LED Halloween Pumpkin? Traditionally, a real candle would be used to beam light through a freshly-carved and ghoulish face, but candles with a real flame can be dangerous and messy. When you get down to making a scary-pumpkin, you want child-friendly...

Q: I already have a power cable running to my existing flood light. Can the 30w slimline LED flood light you sell be fitted with my existing cable or is the unit sealed? A: The unit is sealed, so we would recommend a junction box for this. 30W Slimline Flood 30W Slimline Flood - With Sensor Q: How can I...

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...

This is a new series in which we look at stylish decors and lighting schemes, and comes complete with tips on how to achieve the look. Today we look at bedroom lighting. The bedroom lighting is all about relaxation and comfort to help you forget about the troubles of the day. Its décor should reflect this tranquil theme, and on...

As the Rugby World Cup is now very much up and running, we’ve decided to get in the sporting spirit, so we’ve put some of our favourite LEDs to the test. With the help of Britain’s leading sports analysts (ok, maybe we’re pushing it a bit now) we’ve taken the best stats from each LED to see which sport they’d...

Is it a bird or is it a plane? No it's LED-Man here to answer all your big questions from the week. Q. Why is light being cut off in my GU10 fitting in my bathroom? A. The reason why you are experiencing this problem is because you are using the 4 watt GU10 bulb with the wide beam angle...

There are lots of reasons why LED bulbs are the best option when choosing lighting for your home; money saving, longer lasting and better light quality. However, one opposition from people considering the switch from, say, halogens to LEDs is Why Are LED Bulbs Expensive in price per lamp. It's true you can buy a halogen GU10 spotlight for under...

Bold claims are all good and well, but at the end of the day it’s actions that speak louder than words. At LED Hut, we constantly laud the brilliance of our lighting. Not least how energy-saving and cost effective they are. We decided to show their true energy-saving potential by using a MiHome Adapter Plus to measure how much electricity...

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...

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...

LED-Man has flown in again to answer all your LED related questions. Let's see what he has in store this week... Q: My spotlights are low voltage and measure 35mm diameter. What are they? A: MR11 is the low voltage spot with 35mm diameter, like these: Q: Can I run different lengths of LED strip from the two outputs on...

We end the working week with an edition of LED-Man's Big Questions. This week he is helping with LED dimmer switches, glass bulbs and floodlights. Q:I have a light with GU10 fittings - but a couple of the LED's I've tried for it don't actually fit because they widen out too quickly. Which of your GU10's has the longest narrow...

Sarah Beeny is well-known for her property and interior design expertise, coming to national prominence on shows such as Property Ladder, Property Snakes &Ladders and Double Your House for Half the Money. With lighting being an integral part of any interior, Sarah was an ideal choice to partner-up with us at LED Hut. A good lighting scheme can truly transform...

Incandescent bulbs are relatives of the original light bulb invented by Thomas Edison in 1879. In technological terms, this basically means they're prehistoric. But why are theseincandescent bulbs banned? They create lighting by heating a filament until it glows, which is a highly inefficient method of lighting because almost all the energy is wasted on heat - hence why you...

Your favorite time of the week again when LED-Man answers your queries from the last 7 days. Today he covers returns, CFLs, brightness and more. Q: Please clarify the returns procedure. A:As per our returns policy, goods can be returned for exchange within 30 days.Use the order number as authorisation code for the returns form. Here is the link to...

Back and better than ever, LED-Man is here to answer your LED related questions. Q: I want to put some LED strip on shelves in my alcove. The shelves are about 1m long and there are 4 of them. What can you recommend? A: For subtle lighting I would suggest the 5m LED tape and a 30 watt transformer. You...

SmartGlider, the electric balance board sometimes called a hoverboard, is a great way to get around and have a laugh too. Before you can do this, you have to master how to ride it first. So here’s our step by step guide on how to ride the SmartGlider. Let’s get you going: Turn the board on here. Place one foot...