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Inspired LED 101: Part 1- Components of an LED Strip

At Inspired LED we strive to help our customers find the best lighting option to suit their needs, but we understand that not every Do-It-Yourselfer has time to become an LED expert! In lieu of taking courses in electrical engineering, we are happy to offer the following multi-blog miniseries; Inspired LED 101: A Quick and Easy Guide to LED Products. Part 1: Components of an LED Strip Let’s begin with a basic overview of what makes an LED system work. The individual LEDs, as you might expect, are responsible for distributing light, but like any lighting system, they rely upon a…

Messy Countertops Can Lead to Stress

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Every week, our skilled designers receive dozens of photos from clients looking for custom LED systems. From kitchens to bedrooms, bathrooms, and garages, we’ve seen it all, and we are happy to help! Our design services are meant to relieve your stress-filled remodel, and help keep you within your budget or time constraints. While we might not be able to come out to your house for lemonade and a fun afternoon of installing LED under cabinet lighting, we can ensure a design that is simple to install with very few tools and a wealth of technical support just a phone call away.  There is a note-worthy…

Local Lighting Updates for October

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This month’s local lighting projects are sure to leave a big impression! We have featured our lighting in many local restaurants, wine cellars, and even on the Scottsdale Waterfront. Now it’s time to check out how local ventures are making the change to LEDs and the huge impact it will have. ‘Tis the Season On October 21, the largest Christmas tree in the United States made its way to the Valley, from Shasta Trinity Forest located alongside the California/Oregon border. It will be displayed in Anthem at the Outlet Mall Center. The tree stands 112 feet tall and when fully…

LED Lighting: In a City Near You

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City Trends A new trend is developing among many cities nationwide, which will affect the way your streets are being lit. The benefits of LED lighting are heavily being recognized: the quality of light, life span, and energy efficiency, just to name a few. For example, the town of New Haven, Connecticut just established a street light program funded at 2.1 million dollars to reduce the energy consumption city wide. After running the numbers, they found that over the span of 3 years, the amount of money saved will pay for the lights entirely and reduce energy costs for a…

LED Lighting Systems : A Simple Guide

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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…

LED Under Cabinet Lighting Solutions | Inspired LED

Kitchen Lighting: Jazz-Up the Atmosphere Lighting has become a key factor in the movement to reduce energy consumption, specifically the growing demand of low voltage lighting as we move into a more energy efficient future. Incandescent and florescent bulbs are quickly fading as light sources of the past, driven out of the market by a new hot commodity: LEDs. As a lower cost alternative that consumes less energy, LEDs are becoming the main light source in all lighting applications. Having several different physical forms, LEDs are a versatile option in applications ranging from commercial offices and retail buildings, to everyday…

Let Inspired LED’s Customer Service Inspire You

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Deciding on a brand can be a tricky, but important decision when it comes to items you are installing in your home. Most often you find yourself at a stand-still choosing between quality and price. Why should this even be a thought when you can have both great quality and a fair price? Here at Inspired LED, we strive to provide the best product to our customers while making sure you have the tools and information you need for your project, and all without paying an arm and a leg. About Us: For the last two years, Inspired LED has…

LED Lighting Buying Guide and Misconceptions: Part 1

An educated LED lighting buyer is a confident buyer LEDs, or Light Emitting Diodes, have been used for years in various applications, however they have just recently hit it big in the commercial market due to new innovations, making them more affordable and easier to use for the end-user (or, you!). Today’s readily accessible LED products can still be a bit confusing for those who have never worked with LEDs, or even those who have never purchased lighting from Inspired LED. We have come up with this easy overview of LED lighting to help you navigate your way through the…

Benefits of Using Radio Frequency to Control LED Lights

The Power of Wireless Control Tackling an LED project is much easier than one would be led to believe. People often associate LED projects with high cost components, and time consuming installations. With today’s technology, this is far from the truth. Installing an LED system can be as simple or complicated as the research you put into it. The strenuous task of getting into the walls and tearing backsplashes apart can easily be avoided by remembering the simple tool of Radio Frequency (RF) Wireless Control. Using Radio Frequency control through our Dimmer with Wireless Remote allows you to operate your…

3 P’s of Sustainability for LED Lighting – Part 3

So far we’ve learned all about how people and planet are affected by LED lights at Inspired LED in Part 1 and Part 2 of our blog. In honor of Earth Day today, we will highlight the final P of sustainability that is one of the biggest deciding factors for many people, money or profit. LED lighting is one of the most cost effective options for under cabinet lighting out there. Along with that, Inspired LED offers many discounts, specials and low cost kits that save you even more! Profit Uses less energy, saves money on energy costs Normal electric lighting burns up…