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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...

You don’t have to live in a mud-hut and devote your life to the earth and trees to be eco-friendly. As the world becomes more environmentally conscious and aware of ever-increasing energy bills, companies are jumping on the chance to offer greener products. And with the biggest everyday consumers of energy being in your home, there are plenty of opportunities...

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...

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...

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...

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...

From incandescent to LED, the 19th Century to modern day, lighting has come a long way over the past 150 years. See our timeline below to see how much lighting has evolved:

Introducing the latest product to LEDHut's expansive garden range: the Solar Underground Light. Crafted from stainless steel with a robust tempered glass fascia, you can use this light anywhere. Boosted by an IP68, it’s resistant to all weather types and will withstand heavy pressure. Charging time is minimal as it only needs 6-7 hours to fully charge, and it’ll give...

Q 1: Are LED bulbs dimmable? A: Not always. Unlike halogen bulbs (that can all be dimmed) LED bulbs come in dimmable and non-dimmable varieties, so you will need to purchase dimmable LED bulbs. When purchasing dimmable LED bulbs, you must also understand leading-edge dimmer switches vs trailing-edge dimmer switches. A leading-edge switch is designed for traditional light bulbs; the...

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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Obviously at Bright Ideas we love LEDs, but here are 5 reasons why they'll put a smile on anyone's face. 1. They Save You Money You’ll soon be rolling in it from the savings you’ll make on your energy bills. 2. They’re Good For The Environment This little fella will thank you. 3. They Last Longer A bulb's lifespan ismuch...

Welcome to our second installment of The Week's Big Questions, where we answer customer queries from the past week. Q: Can I use my existing 12v transformers when I swap to LED MR16s? A: There can sometimes be problems when upgrading to LED low voltage MR16 bulbs due to the difference in wattage between halogen and LED. The minimum load...

The European Commission have controversially buckled under pressure to put the ban on halogen bulbs back to 2018. This is a first for the EU as they have never before postponed a product efficiency measure. The consequence is that for a further two years millions of people could be using inefficient lighting, thus spending millions extra on energy bills and...

With such a broad scope of products now available, getting it right at the specification stage is the first step to a successful commercial LED install. Billy Knight, trade director at LED Hut, shares his insight on what contractors need to cover off as a starting point. Identify the key lighting objectives The ultimate objective of commercial lighting is to...

We’re pleased to announce the arrival of two new exciting products at LEDHut. The WIFISmart Bulb and Bluetooth Smartbulbs can both be controlled from your smartphone or tablet, and feature innovative functions and effects that take lighting to a new level. Watch Our Smart Bulb In Action On the video we highlight the colour and brightness controls plus the music...