Friday 30 June 2017

LED Downlights - Things to be considered while purchasing

How to choose the right LED downlight





With a range of led light fixtures in kochi , it can be confusing to determine which light is right. See our easy guide below for help!



Wattage

Energy saving lighting is about reducing the wattage used in a light fitting while maintaining similar light output. For example, a standard halogen downlight uses 55 watts, but you can purchase LED alternatives ranging from 4.5 watts to 14 watts.



Lumens

Lumen is the standard unit for measuring the amount of light produced by a light source.  It is equal to the amount of light hitting one square foot of surface one foot away from the light. Essentially, the higher the lumens, the brighter the light.



Lumens per watt

This truly shows the efficiency of the LED product. For example a 200lm product consuming 3 watts of electricity = 66 lumens per watt. Lumens per watt vary from product to product depending on the LED chip used, how hard the product is being run, and the construction of the fitting and how effective the heat sink is at removing the heat.  



Beam angle

The beam angle is something you need to pay attention to when choosing the right LED lighting for the space. This is as important as the Lumens. Beam angle indicates the spread of light from the light source. A narrow beam gives a concentrated light which is better for accent lighting. A wide beam gives a more general, softer light.      



Warm white and cool white

The colour temperature of a product is a linear scale of measuring the colour of light. Measured in degrees, Kelvin, warm light is measured in lower numbers and cool white in higher numbers. It is down to personal preference whether you choose warm white or cool white.

Cool white is ideal for task-orientated areas like kitchens and laundries and areas that have a warmer climate as the lighting will help to make the rooms feel cooler. Warm white helps to create a more intimate atmosphere suited to bedrooms and living rooms and these colour temperatures create a more relaxing and comfortable environment. A tip is to stick to just one colour throughout an open plan living area, otherwise the mixing of colours will be distracting to the eye.


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Wednesday 7 June 2017

Be Safe with Outdoor Lighting

As with any electrical device or apparatus, safety precautions should be consistently practiced. While you can easily bring an indoor look to an outdoor space, you definitely want to make sure that the fixture is rated specifically for outdoor use. Use extra caution when children are around and when using light fixtures near water, e.g., fountains, garden waterfalls or pools. Also, while the materials used in manufacturing these state-of-the-art, prized pieces are made to withstand weather of varying conditions–as well as designed for many years of aesthetic adoration and delightful illumination–you should still take necessary precautions when dealing with steadily wet weather or other inclement circumstances.



In other words, as long as they’re used smartly and safely, there are many fashion-forward outdoor lighting designs that can make your outdoor spaces just as stylish and bright as any indoor room. In fact, they can make your yard the best room in the house.


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Color LED Lights for Indoor Lighting


Lighting is a great ally when it comes to creating a mood, a feeling. And one of the best ways you can accomplish this is through color. From warm reds to cool blues, kinetic yellows to soothing greens, color no longer belongs just to the wallpaper and furniture. Translucent glass and plastics can be dyed any color. This is better than simply painting a wall because when you use a colored lamp, the air itself seems filled with that color. You become immersed in the color, the mood, the feeling.

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