June 17, 2013 //
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In Japan alone there are nearly 6 million drinks vending machines and Coca-Cola owns around 1 million of them. They are convenient, being placed almost everywhere and are accessible anytime of day or night. But given they are powered 24/7 in some areas, traditional vending machines draw a large amount of power. Coca-Cola have introduced a new eco vending machine to help combat this issue.
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June 14, 2013 //
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For someone new to LED lighting, the initial outlay for replacement bulbs may seem pricey.
Typically costing upwards of £10 for a 50 watt halogen spotlight replacement, the initial purchase seems expensive, especially when compared to traditional bulbs which can now be purchased for around £1 per bulb. However, given the huge energy savings advertised by LED replacements, combined wit...
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June 14, 2013 //
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Fathers day is a relatively new celebration in comparison to mother days. Having thought to be invented around 1910 by a woman name Sonora Smart Dodd, who wanted to a day to celebrate her father who had raised 6 children by himself. It falls on the third Sunday of June, and is a day to celebrate all that fathers do for their children.
Father days started in America in Washington, but ...
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June 12, 2013 //
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Above: The brand new, ultra efficient LED lighting offers a stark improvement when compared to the traditional Sodium Halide lighting. (see below)
Here at SimplyLED we encourage the use of LED lighting. We help educate our customers and enjoy demonstrating the advantages and savings that can be made by switching to LED lighting, whether at home or in your business.
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June 10, 2013 //
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Ikea, the home superstore giant stocks everything from complete bedrooms to garden furniture. They sell an extensive range of lighting and have proposed that by 2016, all the lighting products they sell will use LEDs. They have seen how popular LED lighting has become in the UK in the last few years, with companies such as ourselves offering a wide range of LED bubs and lighting systems....
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June 5, 2013 //
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If you are a cyclist you will know how difficult it can be to see what lies ahead with just your bike lamp. Engineers from Sichuan University have designed a clever LED lit grid, which shows the bike rider the terrain in front of them. Allowing you to see potholes, kerbs and curves in the road. Making cycling safer and easier.
The light, called the Lumigrid, is an LED l...
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June 4, 2013 //
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If you are looking to upgrade your LED lighting at work or at home then you want to ensure you are getting the best value possible. One way to do this is to buy LEDs the whole sale way; buying in large/ bulk amounts can give considerable savings, as prices per unit drop. Here at SimplyLED we offer bulk discounts on many of our products. We understand that you want to get the best value for mon...
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June 3, 2013 //
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So he finally plucked up the courage, to get down on one knee and ask you to marry him. He spent hours deliberating over what he would say and where he should do it. Once he’s asked you he produces that little box and you hold your breath in anticipation, but what would you say if instead of a square cut diamond, you were presented with a ring featuring LEDs? Well that is exactly what Sa...
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May 29, 2013 //
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Buying your first house, it can be the most exhilarating and stressful time of your life, not to mention expensive! With so many hidden costs that you may never have thought about, you will be looking to save money at every place you can. Your new homes lighting may not be top of your priorities list in your first few weeks, but it something you really should consider. By using energy sa...
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May 28, 2013 //
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Incandescent bulbs are being phased out due to their inefficiency and high power consumption, but the question is what will we replace them with? The obvious option is LED lighting, it can be more than just a way to save energy. Admittedly one of the main attractions to purchasing LED lighting is the energy and money savings that are made. Saving energy doesn’t mean you have to compromis...
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