We are pleased to announce the introduction of the latest FlexConnect LED Strip Starter Packs. The basic pack retails at just £25 and is aimed at those looking for customised yet easy-to-install LED strip assemblies.
The FlexConnect system is fully modular, allowing all of the available LED strips, bridging cables, corners, switches and dimmers to be pushed together by hand. Add on to this the adhesive backing that the strip features and you have a system that is incredibly simply to assemble and fit into place.
The Starter Packs contain the basic building blocks of the FlexConnect system – some LED strip and a driver to power it. You can then establish exactly what your installation requires and add on an extra components that you may require including extra strips and bridging cables of varying lengths, corners, inline-switches and dimmers. This way you only pay for exactly what you need (rather than other systems which are just offered in 5m reels!) and every part just clicks together with absolutely no tools required. Simple!
The Starter Packs are available in a range of colours:
FlexConnect Single Colour Starter Pack: Cool White, Warm White or Blue
FlexConnect RGB Starter Pack: Colour Changing
If you’re considering upgrading your lighting then you can of course install new downlighter and add LED lamps however there might be a better solution an integrated LED Downlighter. Here are 5 simple reasons why you might want to consider these : Read the rest of this entry »
Coming soon – FlexConnect – the LED Strip lighting system you can install in minutes with NO TOOLS and NO EXPERIENCE.
Based around a “Plug and Play” system, you can choose from a range of precut size strips which simply snap together. You can add extension cables or corners by just snapping them into place in seconds. The strip has a water and knock resistant coating so it’s perfect for use in kitchens to illuminate under cupboards or cabinets – you can even add a dimmer if you wish.
The whole system just plugs into a standard 13amp plug socket.
We regularly receive calls from customers that know the lamp fitting that they require, but find the number of choices slightly overwhelming. Why are there so many variations? Which will be best suited to your needs? Why are LED’s so expensive? Hopefully the following condensed guide will point you in the right direction. Read the rest of this entry »
You know I get sick and tired of seeing inflated claims from impressive looking web sites claiming to have “the most powerful LED lamps”, or “we are the largest . . .” when the reality is very, very different and if you, the customer, are not careful guess who will lose out! Read the rest of this entry »
Dimming LED lamps is nowhere near as simple as halogen lamps where a simple change in the voltage will provide smooth dimming. LED’s require a constant current and work at much lower wattages than halogen lamps which is of course, one of their primary attractions.
The problem is compounded because most dimmer switches are designed to operate with relatively high loads (typically 40-200w) which is fine for halogen lamps which might consume 50w each but less good for LED’s which could be just a few watts. Additionally there are different types of dimmer – leading edge (also know as Triac Dimmers) and trailing edge and guess what – they are not interchangeable! Read the rest of this entry »
The trouble with most LED candle lamps is that they lack the classic elegance of the traditional glass candle lamp – the usually have a frosted glass cover
The possibilities of LED strips are endless. Just have a look at the effect they have on an outdoor decking area! Just to clarify, the strips used are not the ones we sell, ours offer an even larger range of colours and control options.
Our own design with a unique lens allowing us to employ a larger heatsink in a compact overall package for greater long term reliability. Built around the ZENIGATA Led module from SHARP we have tried to produce a realistic alternative to the 35 to 50w halogen lamp which is simple and easy to retrofit into existing fitting.
Instant On
No waiting for the lamps to warm up – just switch on and they are at 100% brightness immediately. LED’s are quite happy being switched on and off repeatedly with NO reduction in lifetime rating.
These are amongst the highest power GU10 retrofit LED’s you can buy and with such a low power consumption they will pay for themselves in as little as 8 months and they are perfectly suited to situations where lamps are on for long periods simply because the payback period will be shorter. Read the rest of this entry »
Our own design with a unique lens allowing us to employ a larger heatsink in a compact overall package for greater long term reliability. Built around the ZENIGATA Led module from SHARP we have tried to produce a realistic alternative to the 20 to 35w halogen lamp which is simple and easy to retrofit into existing fitting and is dimmable.
Instant On
No waiting for the lamps to warm up – just switch on and they are at 100% brightness immediately. LED’s are quite happy being switched on and off repeatedly with NO reduction in lifetime rating.
The standard view is that this is not a good idea – so why have we done it?
Well first of all lets look at why it’s not normally a good idea. Basically a high power LED requires a constant current supply to operate properly and reliably. They do not like “spikes” surging above the standard supply as these cause the LED to degrade prematurely plus if the transformer does not have current control (which electronic ones do not) then if the supply current exceed the maximum rating for the LED it will be degraded leading to premature failure.
