Krista Robertson | InspiredLED Blog

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…

Jan 08, 2016

Inspired LED 101: LED Terminology

In the world of LEDs, as with any new technology, there are a lot of new terms which need to be mastered in order to properly understand the features and elements of the system. Rather than focusing on the specific terms for Inspired LED products, as we have done in previous blogs, this week’s lesson will focus on more general industry terms. The more you understand about these common LED words, the better equipped you will be to have discussions and make decisions regarding LED technology. Lumen: [\ˈlü-mən\] Noun, Plural- Lumens, Abbreviation- lm The unit of luminous flux, equal to…

Dec 17, 2015

Plug-in or Hardwire: That is the Question

There are lots of things to consider when beginning a lighting project: color, brightness, shadowing. The right combination of these elements has the ability to transform the plain into contemporary, the dull into elegant, the blase into the inspired. But before getting carried away with matters of form, it is important to first address questions of function, and when it comes to LED lighting, the first and most important question is that of power. Whether its the light bulb in your lamp, the back light on your cell phone, or even the daylight cast by the sun’s rays- all light is…

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 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…

Oct 30, 2015

New Employee Showcase: Meet Hazel!

When it comes to small businesses like ours, every employee is as important as the next. We all take on a variety of roles, and in a fast-paced customer-oriented environment like Inspired LED, we depend upon each other to keep operations running from day to day. As a result, we are always looking for the next great addition to our team. Enter Hazel! The latest picking & shipping, order processing, multi-tasking wonder woman to join the Inspired LED staff. Let’s get to know our newest member with some introductory questions… 1) Hi Hazel! Tell us a little about yourself… Well,…

Oct 05, 2015

Inspired LED 101: The Dos and Don’ts of Design Requests

While our Pro Series Panels and Cut & Connect Kits are a great DIY solution for simple lighting projects, when it comes to brightening up your newly remodeled kitchen or office, chances are you’ll want something a bit more tailored to your specific needs. This is where Inspired LED really stands out from the competition with our free Design Services! By simply submitting photographs or diagrams along with a few specifications, one of our skilled Design Team members can quickly and easily create a custom LED system especially for you. (Turnaround time for a completed design typically takes just 24-48 hours!) Pending your…

Sep 22, 2015

New & Improved TV Backlight Kits

Just in time for the start of fall sports and television season premieres, our development team at Inspired LED has been hard at work revamping one of our most popular DIY LED systems- the Universal TV Backlight Kit! Whether you’re looking forward to cheering on your favorite NFL team, binge-watching reality television, or delving into drama with your favorite fictional characters, chances are you will be sitting down in front of the TV late at night or after a long day of work. The last thing you need when you’re ready to relax is the obnoxious intrusion of headache or…

Sep 11, 2015

Inspired LED’s NFL Giveaway Contest 2015

It’s that time of the year again, sweet September, when the heat of an endless summer finally begins to retreat, and the cooling breeze brings with it talks of fantasy leagues, waiver wires, and the fervor of NFL Football! Last year, in honor of our favorite sports season, we decided to go for what seemed like a “Hail Mary” by trying out something new with a weekly NFL Giveaway contest held on our Facebook page. This response from our customers and followers was so enthusiastic, that we have decided to run that same route and launch another year of the…

Sep 10, 2015

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…

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