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Mar 09, 2016

Inspired LED 101: How to Cut LED Flex

One of the main advantages of flexible LED tape over rigid panels is the ability to cut these strips to custom lengths. When combined with Inspired LED’s patented solderless Tiger Paw® connectors, this makes for a convenient lighting solution which can be easily adjusted in the field. To get the most out of your LED strips, follow these simple steps when cutting to length… Step 1: Measure the required length of your flexible LED strip. For under cabinet applications, we recommend subtracting about 1 ½” on each side, or 3” in full from the total available space to make room…

Mar 03, 2016

Accessory of the Week: Motion Sensor

It’s time once again to delve into the shelves at Inspired LED! Today we take a closer look at one of our most popular control devices, the Infrared Motion Sensor. This convenient accessory easily combines with Inspired LED flexible strips or panels to create the perfect low-voltage lighting system for cabinets, closets, pantries, and more! Let’s examine this product in a bit more detail to get a sense for how it works, and how it can be used to brighten up your home or business. The first thing most people notice about the motion sensor is the half-sphere which sits…

Feb 17, 2016

Should you be using a Mid-Connector?

when to use an inspired led mid-connector

Flexible LED strips are the perfect solution for task and accent lighting in almost any residential or commercial application. Inspired LED’s wide variety of brightness and color options guarantees for a unique lighting experience in any space. For most LED strip lighting applications, like under cabinet kitchen lighting, the runs of light are generally shorter lengths that are either wired in series (daisy-chained), or in parallel from a single power source. But when your project shifts to accent lighting, specifically areas like toe-kicks or coves, longer lengths of flexible LED strips are required, and this can lead to a dissipation of power known as…

Feb 09, 2016

Fall in Love with LEDs this Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is almost here, traditionally a time for wine and chocolates, dinner and flowers. But this year, rather than spending money on cliches, we at Inspired LED wondered if there was a way to bring a bit of that romance back into the home. So, in honor of Valentine’s, we have compiled some ways in which our products can be used to light up different rooms, and spark some extra love just in time for the most romantic day of the year! Movie theaters are often a popular stop for date nights; a darkened environment and a good movie can easily set…

Feb 05, 2016

Beyond the Kitchen 2: Ten (More) Unconventional Applications for LEDs

LEDs have become more and more popular over the past few years thanks to their energy efficiency, ease of install, and long lifespan. While LEDs are perhaps most commonly used in kitchens and under cabinets, there are many other locations where these lights can shine. As Inspired LED has continued to grow, we have been presented with some new and exciting opportunities to add our lights to some unconventional areas. It is always fun for us to take on these unique challenges, to help our customers fulfill their creative visions, and extremely gratifying to see the end result. Let’s take…

Jan 14, 2016

Accessory of the Week: Magnetic Switch

When it comes to creating the perfect LED system for your home or business, a few extra touches can make all the difference. Inspired LED offers a variety of technical tools and accessories which can make your lighting system fantastically functional and especially unique! This week, we analyze the features of our Magnetic Proximity Switch, a convenient accessory which allows our LED lights to turn on and off with a change in magnetic contact. Most commonly, this accessory is used to trigger lights when a cabinet or drawer is opened or closed. The Magnetic Switch is, perhaps not surprisingly, made…

Dec 18, 2015

Making a Statement with LEDs

At Inspired LED we pride ourselves on providing custom lighting solutions for just about any application, from the simple finishing touch of under cabinet accent lighting in a kitchen or office, to the most innovative customer projects, designs, or works of art. We are always excited by the opportunity and the challenge of illuminating something new. And earlier this year, just such an opportunity arose when our Design Team was approached by a customer with a particularly unique request: to help create a custom fixture consisting of two enormous interlocking rings of light. Needless to say we were intrigued. Let’s check out how this ambitious…

Dec 03, 2015

Local High School Marches to State with LEDs

Just a few miles from Inspired LED, in a quiet suburb of Phoenix, Arizona, Desert Vista High School it is home to a rigorous academic curriculum, a highly competitive athletic department, and a renowned fine arts program. Among the most notable of their organizations is the Desert Vista Thunder Marching Band. Each morning, beginning in late summer, neighborhood residents become familiar with the waking revelry of trumpets and horns, the rumble of drums signaling the start of a new school year. Throughout the fall season, members of the DV Marching Band, under the leadership of Director Josh Thye, spend their…

Nov 16, 2015

Holiday Lighting FAQs

It seems to happen earlier and earlier every year… As soon as autumn leaves begin to frost, even before the last of our Thanksgiving Day leftovers have been finished, signs of the holiday season start to make their way onto streets and storefront windows. Department stores unveil their Christmas decorations, Santa’s little helpers begin their shopping, and everywhere, little colored lights begin to appear. Each year, around this time, we at Inspired LED notice a spike in phone calls and inquiries regarding our LED products. Many people are looking to use our lights to spruce up their homes or businesses…

Nov 11, 2015

Inspired LED 101: How to Hardwire

Using one of Inspired LED’s many popular plug & play kits, it is easier than ever to add a bit of low-voltage lighting just about anywhere. But often, when dealing with a high-end application, such as a new business or home remodel, customers prefer to have the sleek, seamless control of a standard wall switch or dimmer. This is where the benefits of a hardwired dimmable transformer come into play. While a switched outlet will allow your LED lights to be turned on and off using a standard plug-in system, or dimmed using an in-line switch, it is the hardwire…

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