LEDs have a much longer lifespan than other types of lighting, up to 20 years in some cases and LED lighting is also capable of displaying a broad spectrum of colours, which adds to their appeal in display environments.

Although generally more expensive than conventional lighting, LED lighting will eventually pay off, and in the meantime, you will get less radiant heat production, longer bulb life, and you could even control them with your Smartphone.

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a.zanin

LED Lighting

November 16, 2018 14:57

What you didn’t know about office lighting

Poor office lighting can cost cash and affect productivity

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a.zanin

LED Lighting

November 16, 2018 14:57

Lighting logistics: optimal lighting of storage areas for increased productivity

Discover more about how to reduce risk and improve productivity with lighting in storage areas and shipment centres.

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BradLevy

2 months ago

Forward voltage (Vf) specifications for red LEDs are usually somewhere between 1.6 to 2.8 V, with 2.2 volts being the most common. A CR2032 battery puts out 3 V. So yes, you need a resistor in series to...

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Boss

2 months ago

@morgano Agree! Guess time will resolve this, have there been any new design dimmers just for dimmable LEDs? They could optimise the design to get a more linear effect.
Also, why on a dimmer that...

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morgano

3 months ago

One of the main issues I have found with LED bulbs is dimming. There still seems to be a minefield of compatibility issues between the bulbs and various types of dimmer (leading edge/trailing edge) etc....

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RS Components Support

3 months ago

@davecole Yes you are correct as was the OP that the contact ratings are suitable for 250V AC. From Spec.
CONTACT RATING: 500mA 48VAC-200mA 50VDC-200mA 250VAC

The LED is addresses...

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davecole

3 months ago

@RS Components Support
The datasheet referenced makes it look like this is suitable as it says contact rating 250VAC.
The product data on the RS website also states AC Voltage Rating 250V

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ILS

LED Lighting

January 3, 2019 11:48

LLFY Osram Iberia Horticultural Workshops

In late November 2018, Intelligent Horticultural Solutions (IHS) were proud to showcase their recently launched range of ‘Ready to Grow’ Florence LED Lights at Osram’s LED Light for You (LLFY) horticultural workshops in Spain.

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Dave Ives

LED Lighting

December 11, 2018 15:33

Fun Lighting Effects with a Neopixel Matrix FadeCandy controller

Adding lighting effects to the Red Tin with a Neopixel Matrix and FadeCandy controller.

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OSRAM

LED Lighting

December 6, 2018 12:57

Configure your LED Flexible Strip Lighting Project

OSRAM's Flex Configurator assists you in selecting LED Flexible tape, Drivers, Profiles and accessories.

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OSRAM

LED Lighting

December 3, 2018 15:52

Control your LED Flexible strip via your smartphone now!

Simply install OSRAM's OT BLE DIM component between the Driver and the Strip or luminaire for cable free full colour and dimming control via smartphone or tablet.

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ILS

LED Lighting

November 30, 2018 11:55

Bio-Dome At St Mary's Junior School

Great work from St Mary’s junior school, who have built 24 raised beds to grow food to sell to the local community. The school decided to install a Bio-Dome and use horticultural LEDs to improve yields. All profits being donated to charity.

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