Posts Written ByKrista Robertson

Sewing Machine Lighting Kit Giveaway

The Inspired LED Sewing Machine Lighting Kit has been one of our best selling products since its launch back in 2014. This convenient kit utilizes Inspired LED’s simple plug & play components, along with adhesive-backed flexible LED strips to create a DIY lighting system for any sewing or quilting machine. The kit includes a power supply, a strip of Super Bright Cool White LEDs, an in-line switch, and a pack of cable clamps. The unique design of our LEDs allows the flexible light strip to be cut to size, providing just the right amount of light for any sewing machine…

Inspired LED Catalog Blog

Living in the digital age, especially in the world of business, it can sometimes be easy to overlook the value of the printed word. So much of what we do takes place online or over the phone, even via email, so that hard copies often seem a thing of the past. Like many companies, we at Inspired LED have long relied on technology to help support our growing business. Most of our products and services are accessible, even exclusively available, for purchase online. However, over the years as we have continued to grow and learn more about our customer base,…

Six Myths About LEDs

six myths about LEDs

Six Things You May (Or May Not) Know About LEDs Myth #1 “LEDs aren’t as efficient as other lights.” LED’s may be little, but they pack a powerful punch! The average 40W bulb gives off around 450 lumens, that’s the equivalent of just 1.5 feet of our Ultra Bright flex. And for the equivalent of 40 watts, you could run an entire system of 20 feet of Ultra Bright LEDs. That’s enough to light you’re entire kitchen in exchange for the power of a single incandescent bulb. Myth #2 “LED lighting has blue undertones.” This is true and false. LEDs come in a variety of…

Inspired LED 101: Minimizing the “Dot Effect”

Welcome to the latest installment of Inspired LED 101. Today’s lesson- how to minimize the reflection of LEDs on glossy surfaces. I spoke with a customer recently who had spent the past three months completely remodeling her kitchen. She had dedicated evenings and weekends to finding just the right cabinets and counter tops, perfecting every last detail of her kitchen’s style and color scheme, down to matching the grout to the baseboards. When the project was near completion, she realized that LEDs would be the perfect way to shine a little light on all of her hard work, so she ordered one of Inspired LED’s Hardwire Pro Series Kits.…

What To Expect When Expecting… A New LED Design

So, you’ve submitted your custom LED lighting request to our design team. Congratulations! You have followed all the directions to send in your photos and other required information (if you’re still struggling with this step, refer to our 3 Step Design Checklist for the Perfect System). And now comes the tough part, waiting patiently for exciting news regarding your new LED system to arrive! As soon as your request is submitted, our skilled Designers get to work on creating a unique LED lighting system just for you! But there are still a couple of steps for you to complete in the process.…

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2015

With the start of summer fast approaching, it is time once again to celebrate all the fathers and father figures in our lives. But Father’s Day can be so much more than the clichéd gifts of shirts and ties. Give your dad something truly special this year with a unique gift from Inspired LED. Light up his favorite spaces, or enhance his most cherished hobbies with Inspired LED’s 2015 Father’s Day Gift Guide. For the dad who likes to relax and unwind by watching TV shows or sporting events, try an Inspired LED TV backlight kit to improve his viewing…

Inspired LED 101: Part 2- How to Bend LED Flex Strips

Welcome to the second edition of our educational mini-series Inspired LED 101: A Quick and Easy Guide to Inspired LED Products! In this segment we will provide an overview of how to deal with tricky turns and angles when installing LED flex. Inspired LED’s flexible LED strips are a versatile lighting solution, perfect for almost any accent or task-lighting application. Adhesive backing allows these LEDs to mount easily to flat surfaces, however, the installation process often requires the strips to be bent around curves and corners. For best results, use these simple techniques to make the most of your LED lighting… *Please Note: The…

New Product: E-Series Dimmable Low-Voltage Transformers

Among the many new products we have and will be introducing to you this month, like our new pure white shade of LEDs, and our new Mega Bright flex strips, there is another product which we are proud to welcome into the Inspired LED family: the new E-series Dimmable Low-Voltage Transformer from Magnitude. One of the primary benefits of LED lighting, of course, is energy efficiency. While old-fashioned lighting fixtures are designed to run off of standard 120 volts, most LEDs require just 12 volts to operate. So the first step in any low voltage lighting project is to take…

Employee Spotlight: Bryan

A major way in which any business grows is through providing customers and clients with outstanding support. Customer service goes a long way when determining the quality of a company and the products they offer. Our own Bryan Rose, has been with Inspired LED for over two years, and in that time, his skills in custom LED lighting design, customer service, and business development have been a tremendous asset to our business. Let’s find out a little more about Bryan’s wide range of skills our new Employee Spotlight. Bryan, since you have been with Inspired LED, what roles have you…

Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2015

April showers bring May flowers just in time for Mother’s Day! This year, brighten your mom’s day and let her know how special she is with a gift from Inspired LED. No matter your price range, or the personality of the lovely lady you’re shopping for, we have the perfect way to show how much you care with this year’s Mother’s Day Gift Guide. 1. The Gift of Entertainment- TV Backlight Kits │ Starting at $39 Celebrate your mom’s celebrity style, enhancing the look of her TV while reducing eyestrain with Inspired LED’s Universal TV Backlight kit, now just $39. Or,…