Why designers of kitchens and appliances use LED light bulbs
For a long while, kitchen designers used halogen bulbs for light. They put halogens in downlighters, under cabinets and in lamp fittings....
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Las Vegas: the home of gambling, entertainment and LED light bulbs
If you’re planning a trip to Las Vegas, you may have a lively holiday in mind. But if you work with LED...
LED light bulbs and solar power improve lives in Africa
The combination of LED light bulbs and solar power is improving the quality of lives in Africa. Across the continent, 70% of...
LED light bulbs continue the centuries-old history of street lighting
Imagine you’re living two thousand years ago. There are no LED light bulbs, let alone standard lights. When darkness falls, you can...
LEDS: the perfect answer for daytime running lights
In 2008, the European Union agreed on a new law which affects drivers, vehicles and LED light bulbs. LED light bulbs and...
LED MR16 bulb replacement just became easier
MR16 bulbs are often part of 12-volt lighting systems. These systems need a transformer to convert mains electricity to 12 volts. Until...
Do your local traffic lights use LED light bulbs?
In 1868, the first traffic lights appeared. They were outside the Houses of Parliament and looked like railway signals. Unfortunately, the gas...
LED street lights now solar powered
You’re probably familiar with solar-powered LED outdoor lamps. But the output from the lamps is too modest for them to be anything...
US Navy recognises benefits of LED lighting
These days, operating a navy can be similar to managing a business. You have to cut costs whenever you can. So it’s...
Philips introduces healthy hospital lighting
Hospital lighting can be harsh and unpleasant. The light may be necessary for medical examinations, but even at night, lighting in wards...