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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…

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FAQ | What is difference between your LED Lights?

comparison of panels and flexible strips

That is a great question and one we receive often. The right LED lights in the end are up to each end user’s personal preference, but we’ve laid out these handy pointers to help you figure out which will be best for your application. Warning: This guide is mainly for kitchen lighting, however it can apply to most other areas as well. Pro Series Panels Designer Series Panels Flexible Strips Description Thin, rigid LED light panels. 0.5 inch wide & 0.3 inches high Thin, rigid LED light panels with a plastic lens for a more finished look. 0.87 inch wide…

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FAQ | How Do LED Lights Compare To 60 Watt Light Bulbs?

LED lights versus incandescent light bulb watts

We get this question a lot and one main concept has been driven into many people’s heads due to old, conventional lighting ideas: Many believe that the way to measure the brightness of a light source is by looking at the watts. This, in fact, is not the case; watts are a great measure of power used, but are not a measure of luminosity. It no longer makes sense to look at all lights and base their brightness on how many watts are used. Incredibly energy efficient lights, such as LED lights, are throwing this whole idea out the window.…

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