Krista Robertson | InspiredLED Blog

Apr 04, 2018

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…

Mar 26, 2018

March Magnitude Madness Week 4: T-Series Transformers

The last week of March has arrived, and the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament has narrowed its way down to the Final Four with some exciting upsets and impressive at-the-buzzer wins! This year’s tournament was initially described by fans and commentators as an unusual combination of teams, making bracket predictions particularly challenging. Yet despite the initial odds, four highly skilled college programs have made a place for themselves in the finals: top seeded Kansas and Villanova, along with defensive power-house University of Michigan, and eleventh seed Cinderella story, Loyola Chicago. Semi-final games are set to take place this Saturday, March 31st,…

Mar 22, 2018

NEW DIY 1″ Radiant Edge Panels

When Inspired LED opened its doors back in 2009, our owners began with a mission to provide high quality low-voltage fixtures to the public. LEDs were already well-known within technology and commercial sectors, especially around Silicon Valley. However as a contractor or homeowner it was more difficult to find reliable affordable solutions for replacing fluorescent and incandescent bulbs. Many of our original products, including the Pro Series and Designer Series Kits were specially designed to suit this purpose, providing simple plug & play options that allowed customers to add light wherever they needed it most, (without having to hire an electrician). While…

Mar 19, 2018

March Magnitude Madness Week 3: LinDrive Transformers

It’s time for another March Madness Monday at Inspired LED! The NCAA tournament continues, with our first few rounds of elimination leaving some key teams out in the cold, while others continue the march to victory. We’re officially down to the Sweet 16—and this year’s top contenders are being dubbed an unusual mix of everything from “unlikely” to “surprising”. Only two No. 1 seed teams managed to survive the first week of games. Meanwhile Kentucky seems to have finally hit its stride, while Loyola Chicago (perhaps with a little help from a special team chaplain) has claimed a few miraculous…

Mar 12, 2018

March Magnitude Madness Week 2: Electronic Transformers

The wait is over! After weeks of speculation and anticipation, the arrival of Selection Sunday means it’s officially time to fill in those brackets and give in to the March Madness fever! The top four seeds of the NCAA tournament have been announced, with Virginia, Villanova, Kansas, and Xavier leading the pack. As with any year, there were a few unexpected upsets, including Notre Dame, Middle Tennessee, and USC, who sadly missed the mark with this year’s selection committee. But there were also a few surprises, including Texas, Oklahoma, and AZ State making the cut despite some rocky games earlier this…

Mar 05, 2018

March Magnitude Madness Week 1: Magnetic Transformers

The build up to the NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament is officially underway, with teams around the country eager to learn whether or not they will qualify for the Big Dance. While participants in the ongoing Division I conferences fight for their place in the tournament, the remaining 36 wait to be selected by committee this Sunday, March 11th. As we keep an eye on the ongoing action in the world of college basketball, we prepare for our firstweek of Magnitude Madness here at Inspired LED. And to tip things off, we’re starting our overview with a veteran team of…

Mar 02, 2018

March Magnitude Madness

Every year just before spring, the nation is swept by the basketball frenzy known as March Madness. For three weeks we watch in anticipation as the best of the NCAA Division I teams compete in a dramatic single elimination tournament for the championship. Our favorite schools go head to head on the court; young stars rise to make or break victory for their teams. And one by one, winners and losers are divided from the selected sixty-eight, down to the final four. Whether we’re diehard fans or annual viewers, the basketball buzz seems to follow us wherever we go, and Inspired LED…

Feb 16, 2018

Accessory of the Week: New White Screw Terminals

For the past few years, Inspired LED’s patented family of LED Tiger Paw® connectors have set us apart in the world of low-voltage lighting. Developed by our owners and lead engineers here in Tempe, Arizona, these handy little accessories have allowed homeowners and electricians alike to build custom LED systems using little more than a pair of scissors! Our Plug-in Tiger Paw® connectors, featured in our popular Cut & Connect Series kits, are designed to quickly and easily combine with standard interconnect cables. By comparison, our Tiger Paw® Screw Terminals are favored by contractors and other lighting professionals for their…

Jan 30, 2018

Inspired! Best of Houzz Six Years Running

By now, most homeowners and home-improvement professionals are familiar with the global design and remodeling platform known as Houzz.com. What began as a place to browse inspirational photos, has grown in the last decade to become a staple for connecting companies, clients, and contractors, allowing them to compare prices, offer services, and share their experiences with one another. Each year, this vast community of online users evaluates and selects the highest ranking industry professionals to be awarded “Best of Houzz” for the categories of Design, and Customer Service. And following this survey of over 40 million Houzz members, we are…

Jan 18, 2018

Closet Lighting with LEDs

One of the least appreciated, and yet most important locations for lighting in a home is inside closets and cupboards. Although these are highly functional spaces for homeowners, it is not uncommon for builders to completely disregard them when it comes to lighting, opting for old fashioned incandescent, or unsightly fluorescent bulbs, if anything at all. The result of this oversight is often less-than-functional lighting, especially in larger walk-in closets, where many areas may be left in shadow. If you’re struggling to see in your dimly-lit closet, and are looking for a solution, we have good news– you’re not alone!…

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