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LED recycling

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LED recycling LED technology is now a popular lighting technology. In 2016, LED is more than 87 million units sold. LED is respectful of nature and consumes little. In this logic, it is a product that contains recyclable metals. Where is it possible to recycle LED bulbs? If you have opted for LED, you are already protecting the environment and it is nothing. The LED is much more efficient than incandescent bulbs and discharge lamps. It consumes much less energy and above all, it has no harmful elements in its composition relating to the restriction of Rooms directives- limitation of use of six dangerous substances - no mercury nor toxic gas. In addition, it is a product that has an average life of 20 years compared to the good old incandescent lamps, which significantly reduces the frequency of the arrangement of lamps. On the contrary, LED bulbs are just waiting to be recycled. LED lamps consist of several electronic elements that must be recycled in the same way that st...

LED lighting for the hotel industry

LED lighting for the hotel industry The first impression is unique - Everything revolves around this in the hotel industry: the host must feel good and have a positive experience. Good lighting that creates a unique atmosphere and invites guests to come in and relax is crucial. Good brightness for hotels and restaurants creates a pleasant atmosphere and increases the number of visitors and influences the turnover. Which LED lights are used in the hotel industry? Entry and reception Guests arriving must feel comfortable from the first minutes. The entrance area usually consists of several areas: the entrance itself, the reception and often a few extra seats. Good lighting helps to differentiate the different areas from each other. This allows a clear and easy orientation. Thanks to accent lighting with LED downlights and LED Strip Light , the building's architecture and works of art can be expressed. Rooms and suites After a long and exhausting day, ...

How to install a TL T8 LED tube with electronic ballast?

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How to install a TL T8 LED tube with electronic ballast? Installing a TL LED tube is very easy. All LED tubes are "plug & play", which means you can easily install them yourself and replace your existing TL tubes one by one. If you have doubts about your authorization, always contact a certified installer. Comply with the rules for electrical equipment installations in your country. Replacing a TL tube with a TL LED tube is easy, just follow these 4 steps: Step 1. Make sure the power is off. Before replacing a bulb, the power supply must be turned off. For added security, you can turn off the power at the electricity meter. Step 2. Turn the fluorescent tube a quarter of a turn. In this way, the LED tube comes off the installation and you can remove it. Step 3. Take your new LED tube and flush it into the installation by one of the tips of the latter. Then turn again a quarter of a turn until you feel that the tube is installed and fixed....

What color of light for which room?

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What color of light for which room? In the past, we could only choose between the socket, the shape and the consumption of the bulb. While the color of light is not a criterion of choice for incandescent bulbs, it is now the case for LED bulbs. In this blog, we give you some recommendations for choosing the right light color according to its application. Very hot white: <2700K This light color is a pure mood lighting, which creates an atmosphere similar to candles. It can be used to create a more relaxing or romantic atmosphere. Keep in mind that traditional incandescent bulbs have a temperature color of 2700K. Warm white: 2700K - 3300K Warm white light is recommended for places where the atmosphere should be warm and comfortable. Therefore, it may be beneficial to install accent lighting in neutral white rooms or basic cold light. Neutral white: 3300K - 5300K Neutral white light is the perfect light color for areas with a high demand for concentration a...

Which LED lights are dimmable?

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Which LED lights are dimmable? Here is a common question about LED lighting. Can I dim an LED light bulb ? The answer is simple. Yes you can dimmer an LED but not all LEDs are dimmable. How does the dimming of an LED bulb work? The element used to illuminate an LED bulb is an LED. This abbreviation means light-emitting diode. The more electricity that goes into the LED, the more light there is. And conversely, the less energy there is, the less light there is. How can I say that an LED bulb is dimmable? In most cases, all LED models are available in a dimmable version. But, they are not always dimmable in the standard version. Make sure the product name or specifications mention "dimmable". So you can be sure that your LED is dimmable. How can I dim LEDs? A dimmer is needed to dim the LED. Very often, your current dimmer is used to dim halogens and incandescent lamps. Each drive has a certain power level which is 40-80W. If you replace your...