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LED strips: the options

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LED strips: the options LED strips are only becoming more popular and this is partly due to the multiple options available for applying LED strips, but also due to the special light effects that you can bring about in your home. LED strips can be placed anywhere: In coves, niches, along with the ceiling and they can even be placed very well in your furniture, for a stunning effect. LED strips give a subtle light, which can give the place where you use them a very beautiful appearance. LED strips are easy to install and they come in multiple colors and different sizes. Moreover, you can do this in a subtle aluminum profile install optionally. You can even use them in damp rooms, you can buy special LED strips for that. LED strips can also be dimmed. What do you need to be able to place LED strips? What you need for this is actually dependent on the type of LED strip that you are going to purchase. Does the LED strip have the ability to handle one or more colors and what is the...

Important parts of the LED lamp

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Important parts of the LED lamp The fact that the LED lamp is a particularly good outcome for replacing all your old lamps is now known to most people. These lamps are therefore increasingly purchased because you have to replace them less often, they do not become hot, the LED lamps will ultimately save you costs and thereby they are increasingly better for the environment. If you do purchase LED lamps (which would be a good move), then it might also be useful to know how a LED lamp works. Each LED lamp consists of 4 parts or components: the driver, the LED chip, the cooling and ultimately the lens. These parts are crucial, without one the LED lamp will not work either. The components must be aligned so that they can generate the very best light for you. Let's look at all the parts that we have just mentioned. The driver in an LED lamp First, the driver in an LED lamp generally has the shortest lifespan of all parts of the LED lamp. Using an external LED driver can make th...

Why is LED lighting so popular?

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Why is LED lighting so popular? Sore more homeowners replace standard bulbs for LED lighting. The popularity of the lamps has increased enormously in recent years. Especially since the disappearance of the light bulb, we have become aware of environmentally friendly light sources. LED has been one of the environmentally friendly energy sources for years. We have listed a number of reasons why LED is so popular. Sustainability and environmental friendliness The lifespan of LED is a lot longer than any other lamp in circulation. While most lamps have to be replaced after one year, LED can safely last 10 to 15 years. There are even LED lamps that last even longer than 10 to 15 years. The lamp is a bit more expensive to purchase, but you quickly recoup this difference due to the long service life. Another advantage is that LED lamps do not contain harmful substances. The lamps also use less energy, which means you can save on CO2 emissions. Save on your energy costs With LED lig...

How long does an LED lamp last?

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How long does an LED lamp last? One of the most frequently asked questions is: How long does an LED lamp last? In short, that is at least 10 years.  Of course, you have heard that an LED lamp lasts much longer than a normal lamp. However, you would like to know exactly how long an LED lamp lasts. There are a number of things to look out for to determine the life of your lamp. The lifespan of an LED lamp The lifespan of an LED lamp differs per brand and type. Each lamp specifies how long it lasts. The maximum lifespan of an LED lamp is 50,000 burning hours. This is one of the main reasons why LED lighting is so popular. On average you see that the lamps have a lifespan of 15,000 to 20,000 hours. The exact lifespan according to the manufacturer is always indicated in the specifications. On average, a lamp that only comes on in the evening consumes 1460 burning hours. A normal lamp has a maximum lifespan of 2000 burning hours. This means that you have to replace the lamps afte...

Save on costs with LED lighting in your building

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Save on costs with LED lighting in your building The energy costs in the Netherlands are quite high. So they don't lie and the costs for energy will in all likelihood only increase. It is therefore wise to replace the lighting with a more energy-efficient variant so that you can still save on your energy costs. If we are talking about a home, this can make a huge difference in the amount of your energy bill, so if you have a large building or business, then you can check that this will save even more. There are simply a lot of lamps in a building, these are often fluorescent lamps and if you are going to replace them with energy-efficient lamps, you can save up to 65% in energy savings. And this can only go higher if you replace the fluorescent lamps with energy-saving LED lighting. The LED lighting in your building: the benefits Governments of many countries have to save a lot of energy and there is also enormous pressure on CO2 emissions. The energy costs will therefore ...