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Brits spend an average of £389 refreshing their garden for summer Garden furniture tops the garden shopping list for 63% Nottingham homeowners revealed as the biggest garden spenders BRITISH homeowners are investing in their gardens and outdoor spaces as the heatwave continues, recent research reveals. A survey of 1,009 UK adults carried out by lighting store, LED Hut, found that...

LED Strip Lights provide a flexible means of both indoor and outdoor illumination. Strips are typically up to 5m in length but may be cut at designated regular intervals. Chains of strips may be achieved given the correct power supply. The adhesive backing allows LED strips to be attached to all surface types. How to Install LED Strip Lights Installing...

Why have LED bulbs become the popular choice of lighting in both domestic and industrial settings? The answer comes down to many factors, including lower costs over the lifetime of the bulb and environmental considerations. LEDs also come with standard bulb cap options, including Bayonet (BC) and Edison Screw Cap (ES). Why Choose LED - Low Cost An influential consideration...

There are two main types of bulb cap: Bayonet Cap (BC) and Edison Screw Cap (EC). The cap is attached to the bulb, and acts as a bridge between the bulb and the power supply when connected to a light fitting. A less common type of cap called Pin and Push is also available. Bulb Caps - What is the...

Farmers and other agricultural businesses are under increasing pressure. The demand for cheap produce in increasing numbers has resulted in farmers doing everything they can to reduce costs while increasing yields, and one of these cost-reduction methods is raising animals indoors. Keeping animals indoors gives farmers more control over how their animals are raised, and therefore more accurate predictions about...

A light emitting diode (LED) contains a semiconductor. The semiconductor acts as a junction through which electrical energy is filtered, releasing light as a by product. Light is therefore emitted directly from the source input, without first powering a separate light emitting load (e.g. filament). In this way, LED consumes less power than rival technologies. In comparison, other light emitting...

A lot has been said about smart home devices in terms of making life easier and more enjoyable, but today we will be looking at how smart home technology can be used to make your home more secure. When it comes to our homes, security is often our greatest concern. Nobody wants their home to be violated in any way,...

As summer fully kicks in, now’s the time to evoke a sense of holiday calm in your home, whether you’re counting down the days to a hot weather getaway or simply ‘staycationing’ for the duration of the season. Spanish home style can help you easily achieve this, and the Lanzarote specialists from Optima Villas are here to share some quick...

The early summer weather has been quite disarmingly decent so far, serving up plenty of beer garden afternoons and warm evenings over the last few weeks. While long days out are a staple of stunning summer weather, often, all you want to do is relax at home. In this post, courtesy of the summer home experts at OWO Living, we’ll...

Having a bathroom that epitomises a sought-after aesthetic such as minimalist luxury can really revolutionise an entire home’s design. The bathroom is meant to be a space where you can unwind and luxuriate in the bath or during a long shower, and having a stripped-back, minimal style can add to this sense of escape massively. Our guide will help you...

LUMiLiFe’s Premium range of LED High Bays has been awarded LIA Lab (Lighting Industry Association Laboratories) certification following successful testing for safety and performance under the LIA Lab Verified Scheme for LED products. LIA Laboratories launched its LIA Labs Verified scheme in 2014 to provide a complete testing, verification and certification service for lamps, LED modules, control gear and luminaires....

LUMiLiFe’s Essential range of LED High Bays has been awarded LIA Lab (Lighting Industry Association Laboratories) certification following successful testing for safety and performance under the LIA Lab Verified Scheme for LED products. LIA Laboratories launched its LIA Labs Verified scheme in 2014 to provide a complete testing, verification and certification service for lamps, LED modules, control gear and luminaires....

“The atmosphere is simply electric,” Clive Tyldesley will belt out in a week’s time as Russia 2018 kicks off with a game between the hosts and the almighty Saudi Arabia. The energy will be palpable with the sparks flying as the Russians begin their quest to conquer football’s most prestigious trophy. Or at that’s least how the commentary team will...

A 9W LED bulb in an enclosed fixture burns with a surface temperature of around 49C. Competitor higher Wattage CFL bulbs burn at a surface temperature of around 89C, and equivalent Halogen bulbs require an even higher Wattage and give off 137C. To put this into context, your hand will withstand 55C-60C. This makes heatsink LED lights the optimum safe...

LED Wattage CFL Wattage Halogen Wattage Lumens 6W 12W 40W 700 lm 9W 15W 60W 900 lm 12W 20W 70W 1,300 lm If you have recently purchased a light bulb, you may have noticed a switch on the packaging from Watts to Lumens. But what are lumens? And why has Wattage been abandoned as the standard unit of brightness? How...

Street lights have been paving the way for pedestrians in some form since the fourth century. They’ve changed drastically over the years, as you’d expect, today switching to highly efficient LED street lights that are set to save councils millions of pounds per year. They’re an integral part of life nowadays. We’re all wary of going down dark alleys at...

LED equivalent wattages to traditional light sources can only be approximate, as they will vary depending on the colour temperature and quality of the bulbs being compared. When comparing different light bulbs and lamps, it is better to compare the lumens that each bulb produces, in order to gain a true like-for-like comparison. That being said, you can use the...

LED light bulbs are vastly superior to halogen, lasting over ten times longer while consuming 85% less electricity. This means that by opting for LED bulbs over halogen, you could save up to £300 per year on your lighting costs! In today’s post we answer eight of the most common questions that people ask when comparing LED bulbs to halogen....