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Considerations when dimming LED Panels Dimming LEDs is not as simple as dimming incandescent bulbs. But by following our guidance, dimming LEDs can work for you and become a great way to make even bigger energy savings and control your lighting environment. When it comes to introducing dimming to your lighting setup, make sure that the LED panel, or more specifically the driver, is dimmable. Most LED panels are sold with…

Do LED Panel Lights Have A Higher Lumen Efficiency? In short - yes they do. LED Panel lights are able to provide the same light for much less electricity. This is due to: Higher lumen efficiency. Lumen efficiency (measured in lumens per watt - abbreviated as lm/W) is a measure of how much light (lumens) is produced per unit of electricity (watts). The higher this figure the better. Directionality. Normally…

Do I need a low bay or high bay LED? Many people think they need a high bay LED, when they really need a low bay. A high bay is a low bay with the addition of a lens. Choosing a high bay when a low bay is required wastes money and may well give a poor spread of light. In a typical commercial warehouse space, high bays are designed for…

LED lighting applications may require specific parameters/specifications in relation to flicker, ripple, reliability, efficiency, surge protection and dimming. Since approx. 95% of LED applications require a constant current power source LED drivers are usually, but not always, constant current output. Almost all transformers are constant voltage. For LED applications that require a constant voltage power supply, which includes MR16 spotlights (12V) and LED Strip Lights (12V/24V),  there is a great similarity between LED constant voltage drivers and…

LED bulkhead lighting is an extremely popular choice for not only businesses but for homes and gardens too. Bulkhead lights have many, well-known advantages, with one of the major ones being how energy-saving and cost-efficient they are. LED lights have also proven to be more durable than standard lights, plus their sleek compactness makes them much more aesthetically pleasing. Many people are turning to LED lighting to evenly distribute light…

The answer to the above question is a definite NO! LED panels consist of many components, and it is the quality of these components that directly affects the performance, lifespan, and of course the price of the LED light panel. Many LED suppliers make baseless and sometimes false claims about their LED panels. Most suppliers don’t even know what brand of LED chip is being used within the panels they are supplying!…

Knowing whether to choose LED Low Bay or LED High Bay for your space can be a tricky decision. For many factory and warehouse managers, knowing the difference between LED Low Bay and LED High Bay in the first place is a challenge. Then when it comes to choosing the right light for your factory, many elements need to be taken into consideration such as cost, location, and wattage. To…

When looking to join the LED revolution, you might not know which type of LED light is best suited for your requirements. To help make it easier to understand which type of light is right for your requirements, at LEDSave, we look to provide you with all the information and specifics you need to know. A popular selection is the LED bulkhead. But why are these lights being bought and what…