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LED lights helping with Breast Cancer awareness

Posted on April 11, 2012 by admin

In October it was Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and hundreds of buildings across the country will be lighted pink LED lights to show it.

It’s all part of Estee Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Awareness (BCA) Campaign. Estee Lauder is partnering with Philips to light landmark buildings with pink LEDs.

The BCA Campaign is celebrating its 12th year. Last year, the campaign set the Guinness World Record for “Most Landmarks Illuminated for a Cause in 24 Hours.”

John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York will go pink, along with the Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, and other notable buildings spanning from New York to California.

Worldwide, the campaign will launch in Belgium, Dubai, France, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, Poland, and the United Kingdom.

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Save Up to £600 a Year with LED Bulbs

Posted on April 11, 2012 by admin

What would you do with an extra £600 a year? How about jetting off to the sun for a relaxing holiday, or treating yourself to a delicious meal in your favourite restaurant once a week? No doubt you have plenty of ideas of how to put this cash to good use, but where can you find an extra £600? By simply making the switch to LED bulbs from Light Rabbit, you could reduce your energy bills and enjoy a reduction in your monthly outgoings which means that £600 could easily be yours to enjoy.

Why do our LED bulbs save our customers so much money? It’s quite simple. Think of how often your light bulbs blow, leaving you in the dark with the prospect of an expensive trip to the supermarket to purchase a new bulb. Conventional bulbs feature a delicate filament which can easily break, and are an inefficient (and expensive) way to light your home. This is why LED is such a great alternative. With an average lifespan of twenty years, or an impressive 50,000 hours of light, our LED bulbs can help to create a warm and welcoming home far into the future.

We understand that the prospect of an extra £600 is one of the main things which encourages our customers to switch to LED, but how do we arrive at this lucrative figure? Replacing a frequently-used bulb – in your hallway, for example – with an efficient LED bulb will save you an average of £6 per year. Replacing every bulb in your home – from the lamp in your lounge to the ceiling fixture in your bedroom – will save you between £250 and £600 per year.

Instead of the recurring costs of replacing conventional bulbs, switching to LED bulbs could help you to enjoy recurring savings, as your bulbs continue to save you money for many years to come. Whatever your plans for your extra cash, purchase LED bulbs from Light Rabbit today and begin saving money from the moment you flick the switch.

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50 Watt Halogens to be banned by 2013

Posted on April 10, 2012 by admin

As part of the Ecodesign legislation in the European Union, low voltage MR16 halogen bulbs are set to be phased out in 2013. Slightly better performing MR16 halogen bulbs can remain on sale until 2016. The Ecodesign legislation is the same piece of EU legislation that saw incandescent lamps and bulbs banned.

Going forward, the Ecodesign legislation outlines several minimal technical specifications including lifetime of the bulb and energy efficiency.

MR16 LED’s

MR16 lamps are the most commonly used spotlight within residential and commercial settings. So this is due to have a huge impact on everyone once it comes to place in 2013.

What should you do if you want to change your halogen MR16s?

Switch to LightRabbit LED bulbs they use as little as 10% the energy of standard halogen MR16 and last up to 50,000 hours.

Why buy your MR16 LED bulbs from LightRabbit?

Unlike other Internet providers LightRabbit offer the highest quality MR16 LED bulbs with an average life span of 50,000 hours our LED bulbs also include:

• 28 day money back guarantee
• 2 year warranty on all LED & SMD bulbs
• Available in Cool and Warm White Colours

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What’s the difference between Cool and Warm White LED Bulbs?

Posted on April 3, 2012 by admin

Lights come in different “colour temperatures”, warm white is between 2500k and 3500k and has a yellowish glow.  Cool whites are between 5500k and 7000k and contain more blue tones; they are closer to the colour of daylight and are good for concentration so are ideal for an office environment.

 

By comparison, a typical incandescent bulb has a colour temperature of 2800K. A typical halogen is a bit higher, around 3500K. Daylight white is 4500K and a cool white fluorescent is 6000K or more.

The human eye adapts to background light so that even a daylight white bulb will look slightly blue in a room illuminated mainly with incandescent bulbs. Similarly, an incandescent bulb will look very yellow or even orange in midday sunlight.

Where is best for Warm White LED’s?

Warm white LED lamps work best in home use in areas such as bedrooms & lounges. The reason for this is our eyes are used to softer lights due to decades of us using incandescent bulbs.

A standard incandescent bulbs colour temperature is 2800K and Warm LED Bulbs there colour temperature is around 2500K to 3500K depending on the bulb you buy.

As you can see a Warm White LED colour temperature is the most similar to an incandescent bulb that we have been used to having for many years.

If you are looking to keep a traditional look within your home I would suggest Warm White is the ideal colour for you as it works very well with colours such as red, gold & browns.

Where is best for Cool White LED’s?

Cool white bulbs are a lot brighter than there Warm white counterparts, the reason for this is cool white is the natural colour of LED’s. With bulbs such as warm white LED’s the diodes are coloured to replicate the colour given off by incandescent bulbs and with them being coloured they loss some of their lumens as they travel through the colour coating.

Cool White LED bulbs are best used in areas such as offices, bathrooms & modern homes.

Cool white bulbs are great in offices due to them being very similar colour temperature to natural day light that most offices have a lack of and is the best kind of light for people to work under.

With most offices having harsh fluorescent tubes that can cause headaches when working under for long periods of time, switching to Cool White LED bulbs will see this a thing of the past due to cool white LED bulbs not being as harsh or giving off as much glare as fluorescent tubes.

Cool white LED bulbs are also proved to help people concentrate more and feel less tired whilst working under them and also helping to prevent SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) for more information on SAD see the Seasonal Affective Disorder Blog.

Cool white bulbs also look great in modern homes and add that extra bit to really make your home or office look the pinnacle of modern design.

Cool White LED bulbs work great with colours such as white, silvers & blues.

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Three Reasons to Buy LED Lights for your Business

Posted on March 26, 2012 by admin

In the current economic climate, it is vital as a business to maximise savings on overheads in order to improve profits. At Light Rabbit, we offer a huge range of LED lights to suit your requirements, but why make the switch to LED? Here are just three ways that LED lighting can benefit your business.

Energy Efficient Delivering Significant Savings

Compared to traditional lighting, LED lights are vastly more efficient, which can lead to significant reductions in your energy bills. Some bulbs will convert as little as 20% of their energy into light, while the other 80% is wasted as heat. With LED bulbs however, up to 80% of their output is light energy. This also means that LED bulbs are significantly brighter than halogen bulbs, offering you a far better quality of light.

This increased efficiency will lead to sustained and substantial savings, which you will soon see reflected in your energy bills.

Safe and Durable

A consequence of so much energy being lost as heat, as with traditional bulbs, is that the bulb can become dangerously hot, which can lead to burns or in extreme circumstances even fires. LED lights run at far cooler temperatures and as a result are far safer to use.

LEDs are considerably more durable than traditional bulbs for a number of reasons. Most importantly there is no delicate filament inside, as it is the damage to this filament which is the most common cause of halogen bulbs not working. Furthermore, LED bulbs are not affected by being switched on and off often, unlike halogen bulbs. This makes them perfect for high-use lighting such as motion sensors, which are required to turn on and off on a regular basis.

The Greener Alternative

In today’s environment conscious climate, it is important to many people to find ways to reduce their carbon footprint, and with our LED lights, you can do your bit for the environment whilst saving money.

LED lights are the smart way to make huge energy savings, while making your business safer and greener. At Light Rabbit, we have a great selection so contact us now and embrace the future of light technology. Call or search our website to download our product brochure.

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Get The Best Of Your Lighting Needs With E14 LED Bulbs

Posted on March 14, 2012 by admin

E14 LED bulbs production is increasing day by day as their demands escalate through out the world. This move is meant to easen the hardships associated with the normal incandescent filament bulbs which consumes a lot of energy and generate lots of heat. According to experts the filament bulbs are inefficient since much of the power is converted to heat energy. However companies such as LightRabbit are coming up with cheap LED bulbs which can be used for various purposes in lighting our household.

 

Why are such classes of light emitting diodes preferred?

These energy saving lighting gadgets comes in all sizes, colors and shapes. For instance the LED Small cap screw is available in the market and consumes less energy than its halogen and incandescent counterparts On the other hand, majority have a tendency of choosing between different colors to match different occasion, this is normally called color temperature. Depending on the voltage supplied in such light emitting diode they are able to produce varying colours which can vary from cool white, warm white or day light and others. It is upon a consumer to select the best preference available at the time of purchase. Normally, there are packs which are made to work outdoors depending on the sealing and others are only meant for indoors.

Advantages

E14 LED bulbs are associated with a number of benefits such as consuming less energy. Researchers and manufacturers have worked the mathematics out and discovered that they consume 92% less energy as compared to halogen and incandescent ones this is because they operate in lower wattages. LED E14 bulbs have a larger lifespan and their operating life is around 50,000 hours and therefore their sales package is coupled with guarantee. Many prefer them due to their portability and light weight; some producers have even produced light torches meant for camping or outdoor use. If you are in area where you can not access the mains, you don’t have to worry as they run in all power sources starting from 2volts while giving you that brilliant light.

Tips of using them

1. This energy saving light emitting diodes should be kept away from water sources unless in special cases where the manufacturers have specified that they are fit for outdoor fitting.
2. Disconnecting the E14 LED bulbs holders’ power source before fitting and replacing them is paramount. This requires switching off the power switch which directs current to the concerned bulb holder.
3. Never touch electronic fixtures with watery hands to avoid risk of electric shock. To keep it safe, if you are not sure how the procedure is done, contact a licensed electrician who understands better than you or call a local power company for installation instructions.

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Save Your Electricity Cost By Going Greener With G4 LED Bulbs

Posted on March 12, 2012 by admin

With the increasing need of energy saving plans and call for greener energy many companies are engaging themselves in the business of generating affordable G4 LED bulbs.  These kind of lighting systems are believed to be safe in the way they consume energy and have a longer life span as compared to the ordinary incandescent bulbs. Research carried by many organizations show that such bulbs can exist for 10 years while operating 24 hours a day – seven days a week. This is possible because unlike the traditional way of generating light, this kind of bulb uses diodes which are energized to give us the light.

 

According to many users, majority of people prefer them due to the availability of different colors which are normally achieved by the way the light emitting diodes operate. The affordable lighting systems are normally made up of smaller semiconductor known as a die which actually determines the color of the light being emitted. In most cases the color is usually specified in nm but a lay man can simply describe the color based on the names we know such as blue, red, green just to mention few. The bulbs are therefore preferred due to their non monochromatic ability since they produce a wide wavelength over a small spectrum. Scientifically this is regarded as color temperature.

Many people usually misinterpret the term color temperature and think it refers to the measure of heat or warmth being generated. However, in the world of G4 LED bulbs this actually means the relative amount of red and blue light being emitted by light emitting diodes. So in other words when you are considering buying a light emitting diode with cool white or warm white color temperature, you are basically talking about the measure of color and not brightness or heat. The efficiency of a lighting unit normally depends on the amount of power it can consume and how much it can radiate in terms of light. That is, the wattage you see in your lighting bulbs is basically a measure of how much light influx it can emit and how sensitive a person is towards the wavelength of the light.

 

So depending on your tastes and likes, light emitting diodes is actually the better option for your lighting needs. As you can clearly see, they consume less energy, take a small space, emit more light and you can simply choose your lighting color which is natural depending on the environment. Majority of people use them while camping, in boats, caravans and in bedroom. The reason why they are preferred in kitchen units for example is that they suck fewer units towards your power meters; on the other hard they will not generate too much heat especially when used in cooling compartments. Boats users and people going for camping can find them as a hardy tools since they do not need to rely on mains supply  but can work on batteries. There are even rechargeable torches which one can use during the night or incase of a car breaks.

Compared to other light sources like fluorescent lamps which are bulk and requires complicated ballasts and starters to light them G4 LED bulbs are by far the best. This is drivers which make them run on different voltages have made them versatile. For instance you can find one of this lighting equipments running for wider voltage from 6 volts to 24 volts and the inbuilt driver does the regulation automatically. Factories specializing in this bulbs and drivers can either make units of either 10-12 pieces and this will give you the adequate light you require for any environment. They usually produce more than 7 times brighter light as compared to incandescent lamps.

So they are definitely the best as the search for reliable lighting systems continue.

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What is LED Lighting and how will it Benefit Me?

Posted on March 12, 2012 by admin

Choosing the right lighting can have a big impact on your home or office space. As well as creating a warm and welcoming environment, your choice of lighting could also influence your energy bills. When you are looking for an effective way to enjoy the brightest lighting and the lowest costs, why not consider LED lighting from Light Rabbit? We understand that you may not be aware of LED technology or how it could benefit you, which is why we have put together the following fact sheet to help you to see the many advantages of switching to LED lighting.

What is LED Lighting?

LED lights are a great alternative to conventional lighting. Our LED lights use light emitting diode technology to create a bright, long-lasting light, and the great range of LED lighting on offer from Light Rabbit means that, whatever your budget or requirements, you can take advantage of this useful technology. Unlike conventional bulbs, LED lights do not have a filament which can break or burn out, instead they are illuminated by electrons moving in a semi-conductor material. This helps to make them more durable, and more efficient.

How Can it Benefit Me?

Instead of wasting their energy in creating heat, LED lights transfer up to 80% of their energy into light, giving you a more efficient yield. If you converted every bulb in your home to an LED light, you could save between £250 and £600 each year, which is a substantial saving at a time when energy costs are consistently on the rise. The long-lasting nature of LED lighting – up to twenty years – also means that you will spend less time and money replacing bulbs.

If you want to take advantage of the great benefits of LED lighting for yourself, take a look at the range of lights on offer from Light Rabbit in our online store.

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Enhance your Home with E27 LED Bulbs

Posted on March 9, 2012 by admin

The dark corners of your home will come to life especially during the night time when you have the E27 LED bulbs installed as your light bulbs. The efficiency of this type of light bulbs is incomparable since LED bulbs have been known to produce maximum lighting effects to any room in the house. Homeowners will see the huge difference between LED E27 bulbs to that of regular light bulbs that are commonly used in the home. The effectiveness of the light bulbs with such quality will become the source of lesser bills to pay for every month as electricity is rarely the source of LED lighting bulbs.

In which areas of the house are E27 LED bulbs the best to install them? If you have an interior designer working with you, LED bulbs will work as added accessories to the rest of the house design. Also, they are the best accents to a hallway, along a corridor, or to be set up in the bathroom for great looking effects when the LED bulbs are turned on. These LED bulbs can also be installed as outdoor lighting items for when you have a patio that you want to brighten up during the night. The reason for the effective lighting is that LED bulbs are ideal in terms of sustainability and durability. They do not spark or produce too much heat when turned on for a while. Unlike the standard light bulbs, LED E27 bulbs are also ideal for heavy duty lighting requirements. For the most part, the colour temperatures which can come in warm and soft lights, are produced by the Edison screw LED light bulbs. They are adjustable according to one’s moods and ambience requirements.

Moreover, LED bulbs also have their decorative versions, which are excellent for specific event requirements in the home, such as candle-lit dinners or an intimate party which requires such kinds of lighting environment.

These Edison screw LED bulbs are non-dimmable to the home environment when they are needed the most whether during the darkest winter night or a rainy day. They last longer than the bulbs with the filament components. LED bulbs are not your regular light bulbs because of the adjustability features of the LED bulbs, which translates to having a budget-friendly electricity bills every time of the month.

An environment that is bright without the glaring kind of brightness seems more inviting and relaxing and this is what the LED bulbs are trying to achieve in any home. Homeowners that are concerned about this should be able to get the best LED bulbs which produce either warm or cool temperature of light to any dark corners of the room in the house. Of course, when it comes to decorative pieces, you can always acquire housing which can create an accent or show a kind of feature to the part of the house that reflect the design or style one has in mind.

Creative, decorative, bright, effective, and energy-efficient are some of the important features that you will find with the LED bulbs you have. Moreover, whether you want to have an ambient mood light or an extensive lighting system to the home which would blend well with the kind of design you have for the interior and exterior of your house, LED bulbs are the better option for you than incandescent bulbs for they have a wide variety of options for homeowners to choose from. E27 LED bulbs are a great investment for this kind of project to the home which homeowners will surely be delighted to see once the design and installation are all completed.

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Can You Use GU10 LED Bulb In Emergency Lamps?

Posted on March 9, 2012 by admin

There comes a point in a year when lights just go out all of a sudden. Most homeowners are for sure prepared with this kind of situation using emergency lamps that will be able to light up a room instantly. Although, it does not always come as expected, fluctuations or power-outs in a city are an occurrence where in everyone has to be ready. If you live in an area where high winds can topple power lines and leave the entire street of homes in darkness, the best option for an emergency lamp is a GU10 LED bulb which has a wide range of solutions to lighting up a whole run using very little power.

Aside from the main fact that LED lamps are energy-efficient light bulbs that can help lessen the impact on the environment through cutting down on the use of fossil fuels as they use up to 90% less energy than a standard halogen bulb. LED bulbs are effective for sustainable use for your emergency lamps. In any case, when you have LED bulbs installed in emergency lamps, you are sure to have a long-lasting bulb which can keep you out of darkness until full power is fixed.

Is there any difference between LED lamps and fluorescent lamps?

LED lamps are light sources and highly efficient lighting materials made from light-emitting diodes that produce bright lights. They instantly bring light and warmth the moment the lamps are switched on. With fluorescent lamps, it may sometimes take a while for the bulbs to warm up. These types of lamps also may use up more energy than the LED lamps and so it is not a surprise why homeowners get a much more expensive charge on their monthly electricity bill.

It is also noteworthy to mention that most LED bulbs, such as the GU10 LED bulb, are ecologically sustainable and friendly by all means. Since they are produced from semiconductor light sources, LED bulbs have longer-lasting quality in lighting up a room especially during night time. These ecologically friendly materials are gaining every inch of support from many consumers that are actively becoming more aware of the impact of fossil fuel burning and emission for regular production of electricity to many households and industries. The core ideals of LED bulbs are to curtail man’s reliance on such kind of fossil fuel burning as source of power, and instead encouraging everyone on switching to environmentally suitable ones now and in the days to come.

LED bulbs are smart lighting equipment

 

Many companies promote LED bulbs in several different ways. The main thing about LED bulbs is that they may cost a bit more than the regular halogen or fluorescent bulbs. For regular households, this could be an issue, too. But if you consider the durability of the products in LED lighting bulbs, you are guaranteed with more light for longer and pay for your bills less. And it is by no means a coincidence that LED bulbs are called smart lighting equipment. They are made for such exact purpose and are being supported by advocates to the environment, too.

What people are saying about LED bulbs

In the real world, what people may have to say about a product or the manufacturer of such item in the household matter greatly. If you come across consumers that have obtained their GU10 LED bulb for their home, they will emphasise on the efficiency of this type of light bulb mainly because this is what the product is all about and meant for many people and industries to take advantage of the benefits which are essential for them in their day to day operation when they use efficient LED bulbs.

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