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Salford City FC face League Two side Hartlepool United tonight live on BBC 1 in the 2nd round of the FA Cup as they aim for their second scalp in the world’s oldest football tournament. The Ammies, who are famously owned by Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Phil and Gary Neville (who recently took the Head Coach role...

LEDs were recently placed at the heart of one of California's hottest spots for creative exuberance. Venice, California, used to be a hub of hippy activity in the '60s and continues to be reknowned for a unique and vibrant scene that's home to hundreds of artists, performers and muscians. So what have LEDs got to do with one of the...

When we decided to sponsor Salford City FC we saw it as a partnership and wanted to be part of their rise and help them evolve in to the football powerhouse that the Class Of 92 dream of. The obvious start was to help them upgrade their lighting. Salford didn’t have any LED lighting which meant they were using inadequate...

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...

Homes and businesses alike will benefit from our latestextra-powerful slimline new LED floodlight range. Our new launch features 10W, 30W, 50W, 80W, 100W, 120W, 150W and 200W models, to give our customers plenty of choice, whether you’re lighting up the back garden or an entire car park. Extra-slim, their compact designs save space, while the 10W, 30W, 50W and 80W...

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...

The launch of a retrofit LED spotlights range of next-generation LED spotlights has made it easier than ever for contractors to replace outdated, inefficient halogen lamps with cost- and carbon-cutting LED alternatives. The new GU10 range from leading manufacturer LUMiLife – now available at trade.ledhut.co.uk – offers direct replacements for traditional spotlights, with no need to compromise on light quality....

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...

It’s time for our second instalment of 'Style of the Week'. In this post we'll be shining a light ondining room LED lighting, an area of function and style, comfort and practicality, and a place where guests congregate to while away the evening. All in all, a pretty important room, whether you're entertaining family, or hosting a dinner party. In...

Q: What are those yellow spots on the GU10 4 watt? A: Those are the LEDs, which are the light source. The yellow is not apparent when the light is on. Q: I want to swap existing MR16 downlights for LED bulbs - can you recommend a transformer? A: Just choose one large enough to deal with the total load,...

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...

Winter is starting to bite and the nights are drawing in as summer becomes a distant memory. But it’s not the end of the world, even though when the first flake of snow hits the ground, traffic and public services everywhere might act like it is.If there was an apocalypse though, we have a host of handy products that would...

The Climate Group, who have launched a campaign urging cities to switch to LED lighting to reduce carbon emissions, have cited Glasgow as a leading example for other cities to follow. Glasgow began their switch to LED in March this year by replacing 10,000 streetlights as part of a £6.3m investment plan that’ll see 70,000 streetlights replaced in total. The...

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...

Making the savvy switch drastically benefits many businesses, today we look at Pub LED Lighting. The Pheasant Pub in Worcester, like so many in the UK, faces a constant battle to keep punters coming through the doors, day after day.It does this successfully through offering locally sourced gourmet food, real ales and an authentic atmosphere appreciated by locals and visitor...

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...