As with many other aspects of color science, we must return to the spectral power distribution of a light source.
CRI is calculated by examining the spectrum of a light source and then simulating and comparing the spectrum that would reflect off a set of test color samples.
CRI calculates the day...
LED lighting isn’t just for the inside! Discover how LED lighting can be used in a variety of outdoor applications (as well as why you should choose outdoor LED strips!)
Okay, you went a little overboard with the LED lights inside—every socket now has an LED bulb. LED strip lights were inst...
We advise skipping the aluminum channels and diffusers entirely in situations where neither direct nor indirect glare is a concern, nor are any of the aesthetic or practical issues we covered above a problem. Especially with the ease of mounting via the 3M double-sided adhesive, installing LED st...
The aluminum tube is not actually required for thermal management, as we already covered. However, it does provide a sturdy mounting foundation for the polycarbonate diffuser, which has some really great advantages in terms of light distribution, as well as the LED strip.
The diffuser is typicall...
One of the main challenges in the design of light strips and fixtures in the early days of LED lighting was heat control. In particular, LED diodes are extremely sensitive to high temperatures, unlike incandescent or fluorescent bulbs, and incorrect thermal management can result in premature, or ...
Our aluminum channels (or extrusions) and diffusers are two of the most well-liked add-ons for our LED strip lights. You may regularly see aluminum channels listed on parts lists as an optional item when organizing LED strip light projects. However, how ‘optional’ are they in reality?...
The 4 Fs of Lighting Health: Function, Flicker, Fullness of Spectrum, and Focus
In general, the richness of the light’s spectrum, light flicker, and dispersion/focus of light distribution are three features of artificial lighting that can affect your health. The objective is to generate a l...
Because we need to know which parts of the lighting system need to be improved or replaced, we emphasized how crucial it is to identify the source of the flicker (is it AC power or PWM?).
If the LED STRIP is the cause of the flicker, you will need to swap it out for a new one that is made to smoo...
Since 1962, commercial LED strip lights have been regarded as an environmentally friendly replacement for conventional incandescent bulbs. They are affordable, energy-efficient, and offer a variety of warm colors.
They do, however, generate blue light, which is bad for the eyes, according to rece...
Many people use a disconnected, two-step process to determine their lighting needs when arranging lighting for a room. The first phase usually is figuring out how much light is required; for example, “how many lumens do I need?” depending on the activities taking place in the space as...
The working principle of the strip light comes from its composition and technology. The earlier technology is to weld the LED on the copper wire, and then cover with PVC pipe or directly form the equipment. There are two kinds of round and flat.It’s according to the number of copper wire an...
You’ve decided to use LED strip lights for your next project, or you may even be at the point where you’re ready to wire everything up. If you have more than one run of LED strip, and you’re trying to connect them to a single power source, you might be wondering: should they be ...