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2803, 2015

Interpreting Correlated Colour Temperatures (CCT) On LED Lights

What does the term “too bright” mean to you? For some, it means the there is simply too much light but for others, it means the colour of the light is too white. “Too bright” is a complaint we are used to hearing when it comes to LED lights, especially the earlier versions of LEDs. […]

2403, 2015

Making Sense Of LED Labelling

Sometimes LED labelling looks like a foreign language. Terms like flux, efficacy, and Kelvins are confusing enough, then you add in abbreviations like CCT and CRI. Unless you know what these terms mean, none of them can help you evaluate an LED bulb based on packaging alone. Consider this post a quick vocabulary lesson so […]

2203, 2015

What Does It Mean For An LED Light To Be A “Directional” Light Source?

Using LED lighting solutions in both residential and commercial spaces can yield an impressive range of advantages. One significant feature that helps set LED lights apart from other lighting strategies is its capability as a directional light source.

LED Lighting: A Proven Directional Light Source

By definition, directional light sources release their light in a designated, focused […]

1803, 2015

Why Do LEDs Vary In Price So Much?

LEDs deliver high-performing, low maintenance lighting solutions, making them an ideal choice to enhance the quality of both residential and commercial spaces. Few will dispute the benefits offered by LED lighting; however, when shopping for LEDs, many consumers are surprised to find a wide variance in the pricing between various options.

Understanding Which Factors Impact The […]

1803, 2015

LED Lights Are So Bright But Are They Safe?

One of the first things you’ll notice about LEDs is their brightness. In fact, that brightness is one of the products’ defining qualities. Super bright, long-lasting, and energy efficient are the hallmarks of an LED bulb. LEDs are so bright in fact that there’s been some question as to whether or not they are safe […]

1803, 2015

A Brief History Of LED Technology

By now, you’re probably comfortable with LED lights and are used to seeing them wherever you go. To most people they are still considered a new technology, but in reality, LEDs have been around for over 50 years! They just weren’t readily available for mass consumption until recently.

LED Technology Beginnings

Sometimes it seems like they showed […]

1303, 2015

Why Does LED Colour Temperature Matter?

It’s no secret that LED lighting labels are confusing. Part of the confusion can be attributed to the fact that LEDs are a relatively new technology that consumers just aren’t familiar with yet. Another part of the confusion comes from the fact that the way we used to evaluate light bulbs and wattage doesn’t apply […]

1103, 2015

Why Installing LEDs Is The Best Energy Savings Investment For Homes And Businesses

Many home and business owners are learning for themselves that installing LED lights are a savvy energy savings investment. Here at LEDified, we know firsthand that efficiently running a home or office can prove overwhelming for even the thriftiest spender, particularly when it comes to meeting your lighting needs. Adequate lighting (and maintaining lighting) in […]

903, 2015

Choosing the Right LED Lights

When LED lights first came on the scene, there wasn’t a lot of variety in terms of colour. Add to the fact that LEDs were quite a bit brighter than the lightbulbs we were used to at the time and many people were turned off by the cold brightness of these lights.

Times have changed. Today’s […]

203, 2015

Professionally Installed LED Lighting Ensures Safety And Function

You already know about the many benefits of LED lighting. But what about the benefits of professional installation for that LED lighting? People often believe it to be a simple job that can be done themselves. We are used to simply going to the corner shop, buying a bulb, and changing it. Why would LEDs […]