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Rain, Rain: Water Resistant LED Applications

April showers may bring flowers, but rain is rarely something that electricians and contractors look forward to. Especially when working with LEDs. Like any electrical system, LEDs and water don’t mix. And while low-voltage lighting may remove the danger of electrical shock, exposure to moisture can still cause shorts or rusting which can reduce the lifespan of your LEDs. So does that mean that all damp or outdoor locations are off-limits? Not at all! Fortunately Inspired LED has several ways to help water-proof and weather-proof your new lighting system for install just about anywhere. The kitchen remains one of the…

Nogi Electric: Apartment Complex Lighting

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As a U.S. based manufacturer of LED lighting and accessories, we are lucky enough to have the opportunity to work with some wonderful local companies, and to see some of the fantastic work they do with our products! One of our newest customers, Nogi Electric, recently completed a massive lighting project for the 3rd Avenue Palms Apartments in Phoenix. This large outdoor installation required a wide range of lighting products, including direct spotlights, LED strip lights along architectural features and security gates, as well as colored accent lighting and custom fixtures for walkways. Let’s explore how this project came together, and learn a little bit about…

Six Summer Lighting Projects

Whether you’re prepping for a casual kickback, a 4th of July blow-out, or just a relaxing summer evening at home, a little accent lighting can go a long way to help set the mood. So to help you celebrate the summer in style, we’ve collected some of our favorite DIY ideas from around the web, and collaborated with our Lighting Designers to see how LEDs can be used to achieve some of these classic looks! So grab an ice cold glass and prepare to be inspired by these summer lighting projects… Jars & Bottle Lanterns This is one DIY trend…

Five Fabulous Fall Lighting Tips

Autumn is our favorite season here at Inspired LED. Beyond the cooler weather, the turn of the leaves, and of course pumpkin flavored everything, this is the time of year when we get to start thinking about the holidays. Parties, visitors, and fantastic feasts are just around the corner! Of course, the approach of winter holidays can add quite a lot to the fall to-do list. In all the hustle and bustle of cleaning, decorating, and cold weather preparation, details like lighting can have a tendency to be overlooked. But as the days continue to grow shorter and darker, lighting becomes more…

Outdoor Lighting Project: Gazebo

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Long summer days have led to warm summer nights, the perfect time to make the most of your favorite outdoor spaces! And whether that ends up being your deck, patio, pool, fire pit, gazebo, or outdoor kitchen, LED lighting is the perfect way to enhance your time outdoors. Recently, Inspired LED helped one of our customers add a little light to their backyard . We love seeing the end results of completed home projects, so let’s explore this brand new gazebo featuring Inspired LED lighting! Design and Installation Phase For this project, the homeowner wanted to light various areas of the gazebo, including the handrails around the outer…

Outdoor Activities with LEDs

As the last of summer dwindles into autumn, bringing with it cooler weather, now is the perfect time to advantage of the great outdoors! Whether you choose to answer the call of the wild by running, camping, hiking, or biking, there are many ways to enhance your fun with the help of LEDs… Camping The best part about camping is the ability to bring the comforts of home to the great outdoors, and this includes lighting! While we may want to cozy up by the campfire for warmth or to roast up some marshmallows, firelight is not necessarily the best source of…

New Infinity Outdoor Lighting System

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Inspired LED’s newly patented Infinity Series Outdoor Lighting System breaks the mold for a typical LED outdoor lighting solutions.  The Infinity Series dura-flex is a silicone encased LED strip light which allows customers to create DIY cut and connect systems. A unique design allows extended lengths to produce much longer runs that other lighting systems. Instead of the maximum 25-50 feet, the Infinity Series is capable of  lighting up to 75 feet on a single strip without a voltage drop. The Infinity Series is also highly customizable, easily paired with solderless connectors and accessories for a quick, convenient customizable system. Let’s explore the key components that you may…

Five Summer Lighting Ideas

With summer 2015 officially underway and rising temperatures approaching, many of us are looking forward to the fun activities, events, and plans that come along with warmer weather.  Whether you are entertaining guests, preparing a feast for a party, or escaping the heat indoors, there are many ways that LEDs can help enhance your summertime activities. Here are 5 places in your home where LEDs can help you make a splash this summer! 1. The Outdoor Space- Many of us venture outside in the summer months to light up the grill and hang out around the patio. Whether it be…

No Project Too Big for RGB Color Changing LEDs | Las Palmas Resort

Color Changing LEDs at Las Palmas Resort The 12V color changing LED system has always been a feat to conquer. Building large systems typically requires extensive design and engineering knowledge, and can be quite a brain-racking endeavor. The balance of power consumption and voltage drop play a key factor into the design work behind any color changing LED system. But, a project recently came our way that has changed our entire outlook on color changing LEDs. The Project Sandy Beach, Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point) in Mexico has been a growing destination point for travelers worldwide. Beautiful resorts line the beach…

AC or DC? That is the question

We want to help streamline your online ordering process as much as possible, and one of the easiest ways to accomplish this is through the sharing of complete information. Today I will discuss the importance of specifying if you need your lighting to be Alternating Current or Direct Current for our outdoor lighting; more commonly known as AC or DC. So the million-dollar question we ask you is: Which type of current do you have, AC or DC? The answer can be found in a couple different ways: 1. LED’s inherently take current in only one direction which is why all…