Yes, the brightness of an LED bulb will reduce over time, but too gradually to be noticeable. L70 is a term used to describe the point at which the bulb reaches 70% of the original brightness. It is at this point that the bulb is deemed to have reached the end of its life, although it will still continue to function.
LED lights are green technology as they require a small amount of electricity compared to traditional lights to give out the same amount of light. LED bulbs also do not use the harmful chemicals that their CFL counterparts use.
There is no right answer to this question as it is up to the customer’s preference. One thing to consider is that at the current time you cannot buy dimmable low voltage (MR16) LED bulbs only mains voltage (GU10). Mains voltage bulbs do not need external transformer/drivers and so there is this cost-saving also.
No. LED bulbs have been designed to retrofit existing fittings. Check the dimensions of the new bulbs, though, just to make sure that the particular product will be the correct size for your existing fittings.
SMD stands for Surface Mounted Diode. In simple terms, this is the LED diode/chip that is fixed to the flat surface of the bulb. One characteristic of this type of bulb is that you will get a wider beam angle than traditional bulb types.
The majority of LED light bulbs are built for mains voltage (240V). This means that you can fit them without the use of an LED. Some types of specialist LED lights, such as LED strips and track lights, will need a transformer to function correctly. Where this is the case, it will be stated on the product page on our website.
Colour temperature refers to the type of white light that a bulb emits. ‘Warm’ white bulbs emit a softer, yellower light, while ‘cool’ white bulbs give off a bluer, more intense light. Colour temperature is measured in Kelvins (K), and typically ranges from 2000K-6500K. The lower the Kelvins, the warmer the light that a bulb emits. Typically, a warm white bulb for the home would be one with a colour temperature between 2700K-3000K, while a cool white bulb would [...]
Yes, there are LED light bulbs that will fit in a chandelier/pendant-style fitting. Candle bulbs are the most suitable, as they’re designed for use in more decorative fittings.
Some LED light bulbs do look different to traditional glass light bulbs. Many have a thermal plastic base, in which sits the LED componentry. There are also some glass LED bulbs that are designed to look like traditional bulbs, with an LED filament that mimics that of an incandescent bulb.
‘Smart’ LED lights can be operated remotely. Some bulbs are packaged with a remote, while others can be connected to your Wi-Fi network via a ‘bridge,’ allowing you to control them through your smartphone or tablet. The bulbs in smart lighting systems are not yet interchangeable, meaning if you install smart lights of one brand in your home, you can’t then use bulbs of a different brand in the same system.
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