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...
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How to Replace a GU10 Bulb How to replace a GU10 bulb: Squeeze the clip (or use sucker provided) to release the bulb from the fitting* Turn bulb counter clockwise to ‘unhook’ from the power supply Twist new...
How to install recessed lighting: Determine appropriate ‘recess’ locations using stud finder Use drill attachment to cut circular hole(s) Install surface sockets near to hole(s) Install housing(s) where applicable* Insert fixture & connect to socket *Depending on the...
The short answer to this question is: Yes, you can use dimmable LEDs without a dimmer switch, just like normal light bulbs. This is handy to know because many retailers are reducing the number of non-dimmable LED bulbs...
Recessed Lighting – Planning Your Downlight Layout There are several considerations that should be addressed when planning a recessed lighting (or downlight) layout: Room size Ceiling height Bulb luminosity & angle of beam Desired effect (relaxed/ambient or ‘task’...
Adhesive LED strip lights offer tremendous versatility in creative home lighting. The strip may be cut to size, with different lumens (brightness) and colours available as desired. Creative ways to use LED strip lights in your home include....
Lumens give an accurate measure of perceived light output at a given distance from a light source. Unlike the antiquated Wattage system (which measures the power required to light a bulb), Lumens indicate the true brightness of a...
All mains powered LED bulbs require a transformer. Depending on the bulb type, the transformer/driver may be built in to the bulb casing or may be located externally. The purpose of the transformer is to reduce mains voltage...