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LED downlight: how to install?

LED downlight: how to install? What is a downlight? Downlights are recessed luminaires that are placed in the ceiling. They have standard sizes or they are cutouts. Downlights are substitutes for LFC and PL-C downlights. There are also dimmable downlights. For ceilings where recessed luminaires are not possible to install, you can install a surface-mounted luminaire. Downlights are multi-function: you can install them in schools, offices, corridors, and stairs. LEDdownlights are available in different light colors: Replace your old downlight with an LED downlight is easy, just follow these 6 steps: Step 1. Make sure the power is off. Before replacing a lamp, the power supply must be turned off. For added security, you can turn off the power at the meter. Step 2. Disconnect the power supply and remove the old recessed spotlight (downlight). Step 3. Unscrew the driver cover. Next, connect the Euro cord: the brown L-shaped cable and the blue N-ca...

LED: what lighting for the kitchen?

LED: what lighting for the kitchen? A kitchen now exceeds its only cooking function. We use our kitchen to prepare our breakfast in the morning and make dinner after work. We use it (sometimes) as a place of work and even as a place of relaxation, so it is necessary to have lighting accordingly. It is important to know that we can have 3 types of lighting, in order to make the most of this sacred place that is cooking. 1. Overall lighting To ensure a prompt wake - smoothly - we must have a bright light, think of a 3000K light color with a warm white light. It illuminates the whole kitchen. For this, we recommend LED lights such as the Philips Expert The color which have the following advantages: ·          No shadows ·          Printing larger room ·          dimmable The overall lighting is always to light first when entering the room....

LED: Lighting for car parks?

LED: Lighting for car parks? The light creates a reassuring atmosphere especially when it comes to joining his vehicle in the night. Similarly, surveillance cameras only make sense if the light is sufficient to immediately identify any suspicious activity. Very often, companies set up large parking areas for their employees - but also - additional spaces for visitors. In addition, there are also landscaped spaces for guests and visitors around the buildings. Today, the focus on energy efficiency in outdoor lighting is becoming increasingly important, especially for industrial companies, where efficient lighting is needed 24/7. Here, companies are turning more and more to LED lighting solutions which specifically accompany employees and visitors as they drive through car parks. Our glare-free, energy-efficient LED lights from renowned brands such as Philips, Noxion, Osram, and Crestled guarantee high-quality car park lighting. LED: Which lighting to use for parking zones? ...

Are LED bulbs so expensive?

Are LED bulbs so expensive? "Try traditional bulbs, if you think LEDs are expensive." One of the aspects of LED lighting is that the initial cost is always higher than for conventional bulbs. This is only true if you compare pure acquisition costs. In recent years, LED technology has improved and prices will continue to fall. LEDs are not expensive. Always keep in mind that their price is depreciated after 2000 hours of use on average. That is, if they are in use more than eight hours a day, switching to LED is worth it in less than 3 years. For example, the energy saved with LED tubes compared to conventional is around 80%. This is due to the more efficient use of energy. An incandescent bulb only transforms 5% of the energy used in the light, while for LED products, this value is already greater than 40%. The first available bulb was sold commercially around 1 €. Adjusted for inflation, this price would be 20 € nowadays. In fact, what we are actually paying ...

Which LED lights are the best?

Which LED lights are the best? For years, the LED market has continued to grow and everyone in the industry says it sells high-quality lighting. You can find LEDs in specialized web shops (e-commerce sites) just like on eBay, Amazon, etc. However, it is not because it is mentioned in the description "high quality or" better than said the product has all the criteria that make the LED is really the best.   Which LED lighting should I buy? China currently produces more than 60% of the world's LED production, especially for the most reputable brands. The real problem is that it is difficult to know which Chinese manufacturer to trust. It would be extremely expensive to test them all for due diligence. Major brands such as Osram, Philips, Crestled , and Noxion have already done this work. They know they need to keep an eye on their production process to maintain their credibility. Therefore, it is better to go to these brands rather than opt for an unknown brand. ...