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Nov 24, 2014

RGB Color Changing LEDs | How to Achieve the Perfect System

Adding colored lights to your home using RGB Color Changing LEDs is a fun creative way to enhance any space. RGB stands for Red, Green and Blue, the primary colors. Each diode on the strip has one of each color allowing for various colors to be created when each colored diode is dimmed or brightened in conjunction with the others. RGB Flexible Strips are great for bar lighting as well as an accent light in your kitchen or living room, making you the ultimate entertainer! Color Changing LEDs are very different from our other LED Flexible strip products, and often…

Nov 14, 2014

Tips and Tricks for Your New Lighting System

Frequently we hear from our customers “I want the absolute best lighting system”, and we can say without a doubt “not a problem”. Over the past six years we have learned a lot about ourselves as a company, and even more about our products. Experience has taught us how to hone in on exactly what customers want, which is what makes us so successful! Below are some simple tips and tricks that we have found to make any lighting system perfect! Problem: Dangling Cables Everyone has some, and no one wants to see them. We have a few solutions for…

Oct 06, 2014

Accent Lighting: DIY Headboard Lighting

I often find myself redecorating my room more often than I should. Anything from adding wall decor, to rearranging furniture, or even trying to take on a good DIY project, I feel as though there is always something I can add or change. Last week I decided I needed a better light for reading at night. Instead of heading to Ikea and looking for a table lamp or tall lamp, I decided to transform my headboard into a unique multi-functional piece! I simply added a single flexible LED strip on the inside of my headboard; using a small plug in…

Oct 04, 2014

LED Stick Figure: DIY Halloween Costume

UPDATE: This article was published in October of 2014, since then we have discontinued making the costume kit. We apologize for any inconveniences. Do you need a simple yet distinct costume this Halloween? Look no further! Our DIY Stick Figure Costume is the solution to your costume worries this year.This Kit allows you to have your costume assembled in minutes and only requires a few items! This fun costume is unisex, and will fit all ages and sizes! Keeping children safe on Halloween night is a must, this costume allows you to spot them anywhere! Required Items for Costume:…

Aug 06, 2014

LED Lighting Systems : A Simple Guide

Now that you have decided on LED lighting over CFL or incandescent lights, after reviewing our prior blog: LED Under Cabinet Lighting Solutions. ,you are ready to move onto the harder and more in-depth decisions in regards to your lighting system! Here we will review the options you have when deciding to install a low voltage lighting system. We will cover basic considerations beginning with system type, color choices, and lastly mounting options. System Types Choosing a system type is an important factor when it comes to low voltage lighting. Layout of the kitchen and the stage of renovation or…

Aug 04, 2014

In-Wall Cables: Bringing you up to Code

We are frequently asked for guidance on installing In-Wall Cable in a kitchen for low voltage LED lighting systems. In-Wiring is a way to achieve a cleaner looking installation and sometimes a downright necessity. Considering that in-wall wiring is usually one of the first step of a remodel, what cable to use and when to use it are great scenarios to know when preparing for the kitchen under cabinet lighting phase. Although this step is commonly completed by your contractor, a little background knowledge goes a long way! When would I use In-Wall Wiring? One of the primary places you…

Apr 11, 2014

What to Install? Retrofitting Your Existing Lights to LED’s- Part 2

In our previous blog post, “Where to Start? Retrofitting Your Existing Lights to LED’s- Part 1” we uncovered the tough questions in deciding the control, brightness, and color temperature options for LED under cabinet lighting. Now let’s dive into the easy part, the installation phase! Of course in new construction and full renovations, you will have more open-ended options than what follows. However in a retrofit application, we will outline specific scenarios that can dictate your options of how you power and control our product line based on the existing wiring or system. In hardwired and plug-in low voltage LED lighting…

Apr 04, 2014

Where to Start? Retrofitting Your Existing Lights to LEDs- Part 1

Retrofitting your existing lights when converting to LEDs doesn’t need to be a painful process It is time to get rid of those old outdated under cabinet lights and modernize your kitchen, but where to start? This can be a daunting question and seem like an intimidating task to most homeowners. Whether your project is large or small, Inspired LED offers the lighting solutions, products, and customer support that will make retrofitting your existing lights to LED’s one of the easiest renovations you will undertake! To decide on the options we offer in our product line, ask yourself these straightforward…

Mar 26, 2014

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…

Mar 10, 2014

Do LED Lights Get Hot?

Well, what is hot? It’s important to first understand, fundamentally, the concept of temperature. Wikipedia has this to say about the concept: Roughly, the temperature of a body at rest is a measure of the mean of the energy of the translational, vibrational and rotational motions of matter’s particle constituents, such as molecules, atoms, and subatomic particles. So, the temperature of an object is proportional to its internal kinetic energy. Now, let’s think about this in terms of a standard 60 watt (W) incandescent bulb – which only converts 2% of its energy into visible light. That means 98% of…

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