Does the scenario of lights being endlessly switched on and off sound familiar in your home? Often, it’s not just one person, but several household members who might be oblivious to energy conservation, preferring a brightly lit environment even when natural sunlight is ample. This leads to a repetitive cycle of your LED bulbs being … Read more
Accurately estimating energy costs is crucial in managing household expenses and making informed choices about energy consumption. In this article, we will delve into the cost of running a light bulb continuously for 24 hours. By exploring different factors that influence the cost, you will gain comprehensive insight into the financial impact of lighting choices. … Read more
In today’s world, understanding energy consumption is vital for managing both our finances and our impact on the environment. Light bulbs are one of the most common electrical devices we use, and their energy usage plays a significant role in our electricity bills. In this article, we will explore the cost of running a 60-watt … Read more
Security lighting is pivotal in ensuring the safety and protection of your property. One of the key factors to consider when choosing outdoor security lights is the amount of lumens they emit. Lumens, denoted by lm, measure the brightness of a bulb or light fixture. In this article, we will explore the importance of lumens … Read more
LED lights are becoming increasingly popular due to their energy efficiency and long lifespan. However, it can be confusing to understand their light output compared to traditional incandescent bulbs. In this article, I will explain how to compare the light output of a 9.5-watt LED bulb to other types of bulbs. LED bulbs use significantly … Read more
The lighting landscape has changed forever, thanks to LEDs. In the early days, the application of LEDs was pretty much limited to low-intensity applications, such as remote controls. Today, LEDs have become more popular than your average incandescent light sources, evident by the surge in LED applications ranging from general lighting, signage, and automotive lighting. … Read more
LED lights are rapidly transforming the lighting landscape. They are increasingly common in street lights, parking garage lighting, walkways, outdoor area lighting, including vehicle headlights. However, there are growing concerns among Canadian road users about whether or not they are legal to use on vehicles in Canada. In this article, I discuss the legality of … Read more
The internal components of LED bulbs are designed to work with low voltage (e.g. 12V or 24V). Depending on where you live your mains voltage would typically be rated 110-24-v, which brings us to why an LED bulb would need a transformer. Let me explain. Do LED bulbs need a transformer? Yes, so long as … Read more
Modern cars are making a dramatic shift towards LED lights, not only for the headlamps but daytime running lights, taillights, and even fog lamps as well are increasingly using LED lights. In the past, only high-end cars were factory fitted with LED lights. Today, the story is different, we now have many lower-priced vehicles equipped … Read more
In recent years, LED headlights have risen in popularity due to their long lifespan and energy efficiency. The rise in popularity has also attracted questions about whether or not they are legal to use on vehicles in Australia. This article explores in great depth, the legality of LED headlights in Australia, including any potential risks … Read more