LEDVANCE takes to the road at ELEX Exeter
At ELEX Exeter the LEDVANCE Truck will be making a guest appearance at the venue. With a variety of products on-board, the truck offers visitors a unique way to discover first-hand the latest comprehensive range of energy efficient lighting solutions London, UK, 18 April 2019. At ELEX Exeter this year, the popular orange LEDVANCE truck will be situated outside the Westpoint Arena throughout the show, from 25-26th April 2019. Featuring an extensive range of the latest energy efficient, intelligent lighting solutions, lamps and modern LEDs, the truck addresses both indoor and outdoor lighting requirements. LEDVANCE experts will be available throughout the show to discuss the latest industry developments and offer advice to help visitors find the ideal solutions for lighting in offices, industrial, retail, hospitality and domestic installations. Visitors will be invited to step on-board the truck for a hands-on experience of the latest luminaires including downlights, spots, floodlights, tubes, linear and panel LEDs, intelligent and connected lighting solutions, and the retro Vintage 1906 range. Popular luminaires include the Damp Proof range, with a high IP rating making them ideal for damp and dusty locations and offering simple installation, excellent efficiency and a long service life. With classic styles being on trend, the 1906 range from LEDVANCE offers an energy efficient retro look for any space. Using the classic lamp shapes and colours, the Vintage Edition 1906 range create atmospheric decorative lighting yet feature the latest LED technology, offering up to 80% energy cost savings compared to conventional products, and have a life span of 15,000 hours. The TruSys flexible trunking system from LEDVANCE offers energy-saving uniform illumination for large areas. This versatile system consists of mounting rails and flat linear lighting inserts that installers can quickly and easily click into position, either mounted on the ceiling surface or suspended. The ELEX shows offer a great opportunity to connect with experts and discover new products and solutions. Join the dedicated LEDVANCE team on the truck throughout the show to discuss your latest projects and requirements. For more information about the LEDVANCE Truck please visit https://www.ledvance.co.uk
Why you should make the switch to LED lighting
In our environmentally conscious world, LEDs are a great option for lighting, but they have so many more benefits than we might realise. David Boultbee, Technical Consultant at Ultra LEDs told us why we should make the switch to LEDs. As of last year, halogen bulbs have been banned in the EU in an effort to reduce Europe’s carbon footprint. This means that many people have been looking to find a much more efficient and eco-friendly alternative, which just so happens to be light-emitting diodes (LEDs). In this article, I’ll be taking you through the many benefits of LEDs. They’re easy to install Previously, LED bulbs required a lot of changes to wiring, which meant a lot of fitters tried to avoid them where they could. Luckily, more modern LED bulbs can now be installed into traditional light bulb sockets and are compatible with mains voltage systems. Like any bulb, the only thing you need to worry about is whether the fixture is a bayonet or an Edison screw. They’re energy efficient LEDs are more efficient than other lighting alternatives and can help save on energy bills. This is because, unlike compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and incandescent lighting, LEDs are directional. This means that they emit light in a specific direction, instead of all directions, andevery bit of light produced by the bulb is useful. LEDs are also brighter than incandescent lights of the same wattage. This is described as producing more lumens per watt, and means you’re going to save more on your energy bills because it takes much less power to achieve the same level of light. In fact, most of the energy going to the bulb is going to be converted to light. Incandescent bulbs rely on a wire filament to be heated to a very high temperature so it glows, but this means that the bulbs use around 90% of their energy to produce heat, and only 10% on light. LEDs, however, only require an electrical current to flow through it to light up, so most of its energy is used for lighting instead of just warming the bulb. They’re good for the environment Because they’re efficient and it takes less energy to provide the same amount of light as a standard CFL or incandescent bulb, they’re also better for the environment. But, they aren’t just energy efficient: they’re also more eco-friendly to dispose of, too. CFLs contain a number of toxic substances, such as mercury, which classes them as hazardous waste. Not only are they quite difficult to dispose of compared to LED lights, but when they reach landfill, these toxic elements can leak out and harm the environment. Alternatively, LEDs can safely be disposed of in ordinary household waste, but try checking the packaging that thebulb came in, because some can even be recycled. They last longer Because LEDs don’t contain a filament, they have a much longer lifespan than other alternatives, meaning they’re great value for money. On average, LED lights can last 12–15 times longer, enduring for around 15–20 years or more compared to the 2 years you can get from a halogen bulb. This means that they can essentially pay for themselves within 3–6 months, and you’ll save money because you’re getting much more use out of them. They’re more durable There’s a number of factors that make LED lights more durable than other lighting alternatives. For one, they can withstand extreme temperatures, which means they’re ideal for being used outside where they can be subjected to big temperature changes. They’re also more resistant to shock or vibrations and are less likely to break when dropped or hit, which makes them a lot easier to transport and install. They’re great for smart lighting Today, we’re more reliant on technology than ever before, and the great thing about LEDs is that they allow for architects and designers to come up with more creative lighting solutions by using smart lighting. This means that users can control a number of things about their lights, including brightness and colour, to generate a desired mood or effect. Smart bulbs also often allow users to control their lights from their phone or tablet, which means they can be managed even when no one is home. There are multiple reasons why you should switch to LEDs. Because they’re more efficient and last a lot longer than other lighting alternatives, they’re much better for the environment and can save you a pretty penny in the process. For more information about LEDs please click here
