Energy Source for LEDs: How to Pick the Right Power Supply

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Function The right LED power supplies (LED drivers) ensure that the LEDs function and perform at their best. The correct power also enhances LEDs’ durability and longevity. Wattage Calculate how many watts a LED consumes. Power consumption = Wattage/ft * ft. Recommend power supply = power consumption * 1.2. For...

See and Feel Things in a Different Light? Find the Right Color Temperature?

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Since the invention of the first light bulb by Edison in 1879, we have been enjoying the warm and cozy in every dark night rendered by the slightly yellowish color temperature by the 2700K incandescent bulbs for over 130 years. The color temperature is a method of describing the warmth...

Besides Lumens, CRI Matters! What Is and How to Choose the Right CRI?

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Have you ever not differentiate the black from the navy colored sweaters in your closet? Not all lights are created equal:  some light has the more profound effect on rendering color than others. A Color Rending Index (CRI) is the quantitative measurement that tells the ability of a light source...

How much amount of light and what level of brightness do you need?

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A proper level of lighting plays a critical role in enabling us to accomplish tasks more efficiently and safely in our workplaces and in aiding the comfort of our homes. Bulbs are not only for lighting but also for comfort and efficiency. BUY LUMENS, NOT WATTS: Buying 21st Century Lighting...