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Illuminating your home: A guide to ideal downlight placement at home
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Illuminating your home: A guide to ideal downlight placement at home

Learn how to calculate downlight numbers, avoid common layout mistakes, and create a great lighting scheme for every room our expert guide. 

Feb 26, 2025
Preventing Light colour confusion
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Preventing Light Colour Temperature Confusion: UK vs. International Names

Understanding light colour temperatures can be confusing, especially with diverse naming conventions across regions. This guide clarifies the standard UK terms for common light colour temperatures and compares them with...

Jun 21, 2024
What is IP Rating for Lighting Fixtures? - TEKLED UK
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What is IP Rating for Lighting Fixtures?

Selecting the right lighting fixture for a specific environment or application involves various factors, with the Ingress Protection (IP) rating being one of the most critical. The IP rating determines...

Jun 28, 2023
LED Light Dimming: A Comprehensive Guide to Dimmers and Their Usage - TEKLED UK
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LED Light Dimming: A Comprehensive Guide to Dimmers and Their Usage

What is Dimming? Dimming refers to the process of adjusting the intensity or brightness of a light source. It allows users to control the amount of light emitted by a...

Jun 26, 2023
Essential Guide to Fire Rated Downlights: Safety, Usage, and Maintenance - TEKLED UK
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Essential Guide to Fire Rated Downlights: Safety, Usage, and Maintenance

What is a Fire Rated Light?  A fire-rated light, also known as a fire-rated downlight or fire-rated recessed light, is a lighting fixture designed to provide a barrier against the...

Jun 26, 2023
Your Guide to Light Fixture Mounting: From Ceiling to Wall - TEKLED UK
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Your Guide to Light Fixture Mounting: From Ceiling to Wall

Navigating the world of light fixtures can often feel like deciphering a foreign language. From semi-flush mounts to sconces, chandeliers to pendants, understanding how these fixtures are mounted and where...

Jun 26, 2023
Mastering Ceiling Mounting: A Comprehensive Guide - TEKLED UK
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Mastering Ceiling Mounting: A Comprehensive Guide

What is Ceiling Mounting? Ceiling mounting refers to the installation of light fixtures directly onto the ceiling surface. In this type of mounting, the light fixture is attached or secured...

Jun 26, 2023
What is Constant Current LED Driver? - TEKLED UK
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What is Constant Current LED Driver?

Constant Current (CC) LED drivers play a pivotal role in delivering efficient, stable, and safe operation of LED devices. In this comprehensive guide, we're going to deep-dive into the world...

Jun 21, 2023
What is a Constant Voltage Driver? - TEKLED UK
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What is a Constant Voltage Driver?

In the realm of LED lighting systems, drivers hold a crucial position. Among various types, the Constant Voltage (CV) LED driver has gained significant attention. This comprehensive guide is dedicated...

Jun 17, 2023
What is an LED Driver? - TEKLED UK
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What is an LED Driver?

An LED driver is an electrical device that regulates and supplies power to light-emitting diodes (LEDs). LEDs operate on low voltage DC (direct current) power, typically in the range of...

Jun 17, 2023
Illuminate Your Space: A Comprehensive Guide to Dimmable LED Technology - TEKLED UK
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Illuminate Your Space: A Comprehensive Guide to Dimmable LED Technology

Dimmable LED technology refers to the capability of LED (Light-Emitting Diode) lighting products to adjust their brightness levels using a dimmer switch or a compatible dimming system. LEDs are semiconductor...

Jun 14, 2023
The Comprehensive Guide to Flush-Mount Ceiling Lights - TEKLED UK
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The Comprehensive Guide to Flush-Mount Ceiling Lights

The world of lighting fixtures is as diverse and exciting as it is essential to our homes and workplaces. One particular style, the flush-mount ceiling light, has been a steadfast...

May 29, 2023

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