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With energy prices constantly rising, it’s now a given that what’s right for the consumer isn’t a priority for the Big Six energy giants. As the price of raw materials rises, so does the average household expenditure to cover this. The same could not be said of the contrary. Despite constantly being promised fair tariffs, we, the consumer, continue to...

Our aim with Bright Ideas is to enlighten (pardon the pun) people about everything they need to know about lighting, whether it's technical info, the latest news or style tips. When it comes creative ideas and inspiration, we want to show you how we or our customers have used lighting in inventive ways. Here we’ve compiled our top 10 Pinterest...

The London Borough of Ealing's 25,000 streetlights are to undergo a £6m switch to energy-efficient LED lighting, starting from next month. According to the council, the streets of Ealing will not only be safer, but they'll also recoup £500,000 a year in savings. This means their investment will be fully paid for in just 12 years. The council estimate that...

The founder of Dyson Ltd is making moves in the world of lighting. Sir James Dyson has bought his son’s lighting company, Jake Dyson Products, which will now form part of the ever-innovative Dyson Group. Jake Dyson Products develops high end lighting solutions and their technology and design will feature in future Dyson products. Jame Dyson's vision is to keep...

Every week we compile the most asked questions about LED lighting from customers or people visiting the website. Here is this week's; Q: Do LEDs really cure baldness? A: Yes, the more you buy, the more your hair will grow...* *This was, of course, an April fools prank. As great as our bulbs are, unfortunately they don't grow back hair....

Confused about which bulb is right for you? Here we break down the selection process into 4 easy steps. Click on one of the bases below to start your selection    

There are many lighting options out there, including; incandescent, halogen, CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamp) and LED bulbs. Each have their own advantages, but as this article will show you, there's only really one winner. Cheaper to Run LEDs use less energy to produce the same level of light as their less efficient counterparts, which in turns saves you a lot...

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,...

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...

We are proud to announce the arrival of our new range of G4 and G9 bulbs. These additions come in different wattages, but also have further benefits. The new G4 bulbs come in 1.5w and 2.5w, meaning we can offer 1w, 1.5w, 1.8w, 2.4w and 2.5w options. With 2 new G9s coming in 3w and 5w, our G9 range is...

In the first part of this GET CREATIVE series, we'll show you how to achieve a cosy, warm feeling simply with our LED candle lights. This is perfect for people who have a natural décor or want to create a welcoming ambience in their home. The snug rustic look is complemented by woods and stone - be it from your...

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...

Historic building meets modern technology Callendar house, a majestic 14th century heritage property set in the 170-acre Callendar Park, Falkirk, has played host to many eminent figures from the past, including Mary Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie. However, in August 2014, they were to invite a very different guest to their property: the LED lightbulb. As part of...

Graphene, a new wonder material, is a crystallized form of carbon, which is extremely light and an exceptional conductor of electricity and heat. These properties make it an ideal material to be used in LED lighting. It was only discovered in 2014, so its potential is still to be fully realised. The first bulb is being developed at Manchester University,...

Find out how the Dawson family saved hundreds a year on their energy bills Meet Andy, Joanne, James and Catharine Dawson. Like many families in the UK, they’re faced with energy prices that, bar the odd fleeting exception, are constantly rising. When you have a 3 bedroom house with 2 TVs, an Xbox, 2 radios, washing machines, dryers, computers and...

At LEDHut, we value what our customers think of our products. That's why we asked one of our new customers, James Marshall, about his experience when he switched over to LED G9s in his home. I decided to switch my lighting to LED in my kitchen and living room first, because this is where I use lighting the most. This...

In Part 1 and Part 2 of our GET CREATIVE – Fairy Lights articles, we discussed how you can fill & wrap fairy lights around items to great effect. Today we show you how you can turn mundane furniture into dazzling lighting features in no time at all. Here, a simple bed headboard is transformed with a line of naked...

If you cast your eyes across any decadent basement bar in the heart of London’s Soho Square or Manchester’s Northern Quarter, you’re likely to come across the most unassuming of tributes to timeless vintage decor: the filament light bulb. While unlikely to steal admiring glances away from the industrial shelving or chapel chairs that you proudly procured from some secluded...