July 2013

As a cyclist, staying safe around busy roads just has to be your number one priority, and even more so when it’s dark. Here are the Super-Seven LED lighting accessories that will keep you safe when you’re cycling at night. Continue reading →

Despite being an enduring symbol of innovation, the incandescent light bulb isn't really all that innovative any more. In fact, the design hasn't changed very much at all since Thomas Edison introduced it in 1879. As well as looking very similar to their 1879 counterparts, today’s incandescent light bulbs still generate light in an extremely wasteful way, by converting as little as 10 per cent of the energy they consume into useful light. In recent years, the demand for brighter, more efficient lighting has encouraged manufacturers to completely rethink the design of their light bulbs. First, we were treated to the curly-whirly CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamps), and then came the hi-tech, truly energy-saving LED light bulb. Continue reading →

The skylines of our cities are changing. Not only are buildings getting taller, they’re also becoming brighter and more colourful thanks to low energy LED lights. We look at 10 buildings from around the world that light up the night sky using LEDs. Continue reading →

Outdoor lighting can be a problem. Not only can it be expensive, but picking the right option for your garden brings its own headaches too. Then you have to think about waterproofing. It goes on. Today though, we’re looking at why you should be using LEDs, and how you can make some cheap, yet stylish lights for your garden that won’t cost you the earth. Continue reading →

Get an eye-full of these crazy light paintings. Continue reading →

One of the reasons we like wiring diagrams here at Wholesale LED Lights is that they’re so easy to understand. Follow the lines, connect the dots, and off you go! This time, we’re looking at Dual Colour LED Strip Lights. Continue reading →

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If you’re thinking of replacing your old, traditional light bulbs with some bang-up-to-date, energy-efficient LED light bulbs, you’re going to need to know that you’re buying the right bulbs for your particular light fittings. Continue reading →

We like to bring you the most up-to-date news from the wonderful, vibrant world of LED Lighting, so here’s the first of our weekly roundups, giving you the lowdown on everything that’s going on. Continue reading →

After being around for more than a decade, LED lighting is a mature, reliable technology that has earned its place in the mainstream lighting market. LED lighting’s increasing popularity is based on its unique ability to provide us with dramatically more energy-efficient, sustainable and cost-effective illumination, so why have so many myths and misconceptions formed around it, and which are the main ones that require debunking? Continue reading →