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Who doesn't want the most powerful option for their hardware? High power LEDs are, of course, the stronger cousins of common LED lights. Because they are brighter and more powerful they are also more expensive. In the past, high intensity LEDs were used sparingly and mainly in industrial settings. They needed massive heat sinks and brought up plenty of frustrating thermal management issues. Recently, developments have been made in LED technology that makes high power LEDs more practical and e …

With energy efficient light becoming a growing market, you might be curious about various options out there. One option in particular has a fascinating history, and is being called an "old new technology": induction lighting.Most early lightbulbs relied on heat filaments or electrodes to produce light. Induction lighting is revolutionary in comparison, lasting many times longer than, say, fluorescent lamps. How? Induction lighting occurs by transmitting energy through electromagnetic fields to s …

There is much more to lighting than just the fact that it helps us see in the dark. Have you ever heard of rated life? Rated life is a major part of the lighting and what makes a light work for how long. Rated life is basically the life value that gets assigned to a particular type of lamp. Any rated life in the hours of a light source (LED or other) applies under operational conditions and is created for failure criteria. If you’re thinking about it statistically, the rated life measure is …

We’ve all heard about LED lighting, but do we know what it actually is and how it really works? Many people only know that LEDs are a safer light alternative, but that’s pretty much the extent of their knowledge. Here’s your FAQ guide to LED lighting.What Is LED Lighting?LED stands for Light Emitting Diode. It’s the light that’s produced using a semiconductor during a process called electroluminescence. It’s extremely efficient and can last a lot longer than traditional incandescent lights. W …

Have you ever thought about how lighting can impact a school? We find them beneficial in our own homes every day, but how do schools benefit from commercial LED lighting? Here are a few advantages.They Can Protect the Students EyesCommercial LED lighting is extremely helpful for students sitting in the classroom trying to learn. Because so many kids have vision issues, it’s so important that they work in an area that’s well-lit. If a light is flickering or super dim, children won’t be able to fo …