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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 →

You can always use GU10 LED light bulbs, as they’ll retrofit perfectly into your existing downlight fittings, but why not replace the whole unit for a fully integrated LED downlight? After reading these 5 compelling reasons, you’ll know it makes sense! Continue reading →

Here at Wholesale LED Lights, we want to make your shopping experience as smooth as possible. In theory, buying GU10 LED light bulbs should be simple. In practice though, it can be a minefield. That’s why if you aren’t sure about anything – you should follow our advice. You’ll be decking your whole house out in no time. Continue reading →

If, like an increasing number of people, you've decided to switch to dimmable LED lighting, you may be unsure of the other changes you might need to make. Continue reading →

LEDs are a relatively new kind of lighting, and the way they work is different to more traditional lighting solutions – some major, and some minor. Voltage is one of those differences – and knowing what voltage to use is important when buying any type of light bulb. Continue reading →

The lighting industry has many standards governing the safety and performance of lighting products. When testing the life-expectancy of a bulb, manufacturers must abide by these standards. Continue reading →

If you're running a low-voltage (12 volt) lighting system in your home or business premises, you can save money and significantly lower your carbon emissions by switching to low-voltage LED light bulbs such as MR16 or MR11s. The MR16 LED Spotlight Bulb for example, requires just 4 watts of electricity to produce 300 lumens of brightness. This is the equivalent of a 50 watt traditional halogen spotlight bulb, meaning that it will save you more than 90% on your electricity bill by switching to LED. Continue reading →

When you’re shopping for LED bulbs, you’ll encounter two types of LED (Light-Emitting Diode). One is a regular LED, and the other is a more advanced type that’s called an SMD or “Surface-Mounted Diode”. Continue reading →

The impending EU ban on incandescent bulbs means that you’ll no longer be able to buy traditional halogen light bulbs. This means that the only lights that will be left on the market are energy efficient variants. Continue reading →