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How can I remedy the afterglow of LED lamps?

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How can I remedy the afterglow of LED lamps? We are regularly asked why some LED lights still glow after use and sometimes even flash, while the switch is switched off. And they are also asked how this is possible and how they can be solved. The afterglow of LED lamps A LED lamp is of course not an incandescent lamp and will therefore not really glow, but sometimes they will continue to burn very gently. Because LED lights only need a little bit of voltage, this can be enough to make them light. It is also possible that the voltage is not enough to make the lamp burn immediately. Then the voltage builds up, as it were, in the electronics, as well as in the lamp itself. If the voltage is high enough, it will discharge itself in the form of a flash, whereby the lamp is switched on for a very short time. The switch is off, so why does the LED lamp not go out and where does the voltage to light the lamp actually come from? This is due to a leakage current and it is virtually im...

LED lights dim

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LED lights dim  How can I dim my LED lamps? It is not obvious that you can dim all LED lights in the house. Unfortunately, we regularly buy expensive LED lamps that you cannot dim at all. It is important to pay attention to the description of the product. The supplier always indicates whether a lamp can be dimmed. If an LED lamp can be dimmed, it can not be connected to every dim switch. You usually need a special LED dimmer. There are exceptions, these are dimmers that work with certain LED lights. Always pay attention to the type of dimmer that you have before you dim a LED lamp. If you take a completely smart approach, you immediately purchase an LED dimmer. Why can't you dim some LED lights? This has to do with the low power that an LED lamp uses. A dimmer reduces the power of the lamp. This makes the lamp use less power and gives less light. Only an LED lamp consumes little energy. If you dim this, the lamp may break. There are special dimmable LED lamps where this ...

What should LED bathroom lighting meet?

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What should LED bathroom lighting meet? You are planning your existing bathroom lighting to replace LED. The humidity in the bathroom is always higher than in other rooms. The lighting can even come in contact with moisture. This is the reason why the bathroom lighting fixtures must be at least splash-proof (IP44). There are a number of things to look out for when choosing bathroom lighting with LED. Divide the bathroom into zones Before choosing fixtures, it is smart to divide the bathroom into zones. Zone 0 is above the bathtub or shower. Zone 1 is above the bath but at a distance of at least 2.25 meters high. This is measured from the floor. Zones 2 is at least 0.6 meters away from the bath or shower and at a height of at least 2.25 meters. Zone 3 is everything that falls outside of this. If you are going to place bathroom lighting in zone 0, this must always be a low voltage. So you cannot connect 220 volts in the bathroom. The lamps must always have a maximum of 12 volts t...

LED grow lights

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LED grow lights In addition to the normal LED lights, there are more types, so we also have the LED grow lights. These lamps are tuned to, among other things, the photosynthesis process of different plants. Here too, many different LED grows lights are available. This way one lamp works better with a certain plant than the other. You will also notice differences with price differences. Yield LED grow lighting The more accurate the alignment of the LED lamp, the higher the efficiency, so this also means a higher yield of the plant. With light we talk about different color spectrum, for example, the plants must have the red and blue part of the light spectrum. This makes the plant much more lively and the plants flourish a lot better. In various studies that have been carried out in the course of time have shown that the use of LED lamps produce crops can rise up to 20 percent. What exactly is it about lighting plants? Energy-efficient lighting requires light sources that use...

LED substructure lighting for cabinets

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LED substructure lighting for cabinets LED lighting can also have a very chic function. For example, you can build in spots at the bottom of your wardrobe. Your clothing is beautifully highlighted with these spots. LED substructure lighting is specially made for installation in small spaces where there are no cables for installation. So you do not need much space to build in a spotlight in the cupboard. The luminaires of underbuild lighting are small in size, giving it very stylish light. Underground lighting on batteries should never give too much light and therefore it is equipped with a motion sensor. Of course, you also don't want to wake up in the morning with a spotlight in your face. A subtle light for illuminating your clothes is ideal. Highlighting things with substructure lighting With substructure lighting, you can unload your things without problems. The lighting is available in warm white and daylight white. A disadvantage of LED is that many people have the...