Ah, Christmastime! It sneaks up on me just about every year, but at the same time, I feel as though I am always anticipating its arrival. There is just something special about the crisp and colder temperatures, the festive music always on the radio, a crackling fire by the warm hearth and the aroma of hot-out-of-the-oven sugar cookies mingled with the scent of fresh-cut pine trees. And nothing makes me feel quite as happy as the beautiful twinkling of Christmas lights, strung from end-to-end on neighbor’s homes, throughout the town square, and around trees big and small in homes, yards, and stores just about everywhere in America.
LED strip lights are the go-to lights for straight lines, right-angle corners, and subtle underlighting. They are less daunting to budding DIYers and decorators than their rope light siblings due to their simple installation process; often requiring no more than plugging them in to install. However, even LED tape lights have their quirks and common issues. The following list outlines some of the most frequent causes of tape light failures and potential solutions, followed by more in-depth troubleshooting of two common tricky situations and more tips to have your LED light strips working properly in no time.
So you’ve already read Part 1: Purchasing Considerations of our LED strip light guide. Or maybe you already knew what you needed to buy. Nonetheless, you’re ready to set up your LED strip light with Part 2: Installation. So let’s get started! As you probably already know, LED strip light is ideal for creating beautiful backlight accents and other artistic lighting effects.
Many realtors would agree that there are a few interior architectural details that decisively set a tone in a property. Fireplaces and vaulted ceilings are among them. But one of the most striking features in a space is also one of its most functional: the staircase. Just imagine how a sprawling curved staircase conveys a sense of traditional grandeur. Or how an open-tread straight-line staircase with gleaming stainless-steel handrails feels modern and cool.
Perhaps you’ve seen pictures of LED strip light (also referred to as LED tape light) or you’ve witnessed its magical effects for yourself. Either way, you’ve decided to purchase some strip light of your own. But looking at all the websites that sell it, you’re feeling pretty stumped on how to get started.
Let’s paint a picture. It’s morning. You roll out of bed, grab a cup of coffee, and sit in the living room next to a table lamp. The lamp casts a warm orange glow, perfect for helping you wake up after being in the dark all night. You get dressed, drive to work, and as you sit at your desk, your eyes must adjust to the bright commercial lighting overhead. While it is stark and cool and causes you to miss the table lamp glow at home, it does provide you with better visibility at the office.
Utilizing the gift that just keeps on giving, solar lighting harnesses the sun’s energy to provide light even after sun goes down. Advancements in technology have evolved solar lights from a novel-but-dim idea to a practical and easy addition to your outdoor lighting. This Earth Day, learn why outdoor solar lighting is an excellent choice to update your landscaping and keep your solar lights bright with these tips.
Heat is the enemy of LED light bulbs. Though LED bulbs themselves may have a similar shape to incandescent or fluorescent light bulbs, the LED chips inside the bulb aren't that different from the chips in your laptop or other electronics. They are very sensitive to heat, which is why they can't be used in microwaves, ovens, or other similar applications.
OK, so you're finally a convert! You're on board with changing all your light bulbs to LED versions for cost savings, longer life, and great light quality. But wait! Can you replace every light bulb in your space with LED? The answer may be no, depending on the type of fixture and the application. Let's take a closer look at instances where you should not utilize LED bulbs, and why.
Working in intense environments with chemicals present is as important and unavoidable as it is dangerous. Explosion-proof lighting provides safety and peace of mind for those who work in hazardous locations, but it’s proving to be explosive in another way; with the rise of pharmaceutical, oil and gas investments as well as increased government regulations, the global market for this type of lighting is expected to grow from $340 million USD to $471 million within the next five years.
Bulbs that are “RF quiet” means your bulbs won’t cause interference with other electronic devices. The “RF” stands for “radio frequency”. Typically, this manifests itself as an odd-but-annoying buzzing or humming on your favorite sound system or problems with the garage door opener. Fluorescents and their ballasts, as well as LEDs, are common culprits. So how do you know if your bulbs could cause issues? The answer is in the specs.
For warehouses, arenas, gymnasiums, and other spaces with high ceilings, the fixture of choice for years was a metal halide high bay. This outdated technology was assured to be a drain on both the energy grid and the corporate pocketbook. Today we want to showcase what is not only the perfect replacement for any company needing to make a switch, but also the ultimate value in new construction: the round LED high bay from Dephen Solutions.
