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We love the look of our vintage bulbs here at LED Hut. The glowing filament that sits exposed inside the shapely glass shell evokes images of the early 20th century, and this rustic look is as popular as ever, as industrial decor has seen an inescapable resurgence in recent years. The question is, what’s the best way to get the...

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...

LEDs can save you up to 90% on your energy bills, give you a great quality of light and will last over 15 years, but LEDs are rubbish at….. ....teach you to dance ....give you the strength to fight He-Man ….get revenge on your Mother ....earn a "yes" from Simon Cowell ....help you take over the world. ....give you the...

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...

When you think of unicycles, images of mustachioed men clad in tweed jackets and clowns teetering on tight-ropes tend to spring to mind. While those halcyon days of innocent tomfoolery and actual face-to-face communication may be gone, we’ve decided to bring the unicycle back. But with a twist. Instead of peddling your way from A to B, the UniGlider -...

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...

Businesses everywhere are switching to LED to not only save money on their energy bills, but also dramatically reduce maintenance costs that are often a subversive influence on commercial budgets.LED tubes for business are an easy way to make this switch. Whether you’re planning a whole new lighting scheme from scratch, or switching over from halogen and fluorescent alternatives, there's...

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...

There's a new toy in town and celebrities have not been shy in showing off their skills on the latest gadget craze: the self-balancing board. There are a few different makes out there, and a recent article in Heat Magazine shows Rita Ora on a MegaBoard, whileother celebs have been seenhaving a goon our very own SmartGlider. Although the Megaboard...

After a week away, LED-Man has returned to answer all LED based questions. Here are this week's Big Questions. Q: How many colour-changing lamps can I control from one device? A: We have 2 types; an GU10 & MR16 that use remote and can control multiple bulbs within the remotes range. Also we have E27 smart bulbs, their downloadable app...

Well, depending on what you want to call it, they’ve all been gliding, sliding, scooting, hovering and segwaying as they hop onto the latest craze to go viral. Self-balancing electric scooters, as they’re known on Sundays, have been taking the internet by storm, and celebrities haven't been shy when it comes to showing off their skills: This relatively new technology...

It’s now official: “Millions of Britons are over overpaying for their energy”. And the most damning thing about this statement is how little it shocks. In response, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have recommended a price-cap. However, the might of the “Big 6” are likely to oppose this vehemently. But there is another way of getting a grip of...