LED Basics: Calculating Transformer Wattage

LED Basics: Calculating Transformer Wattage

The article introduces LED lighting, highlighting its benefits such as energy efficiency, longevity, versatility, and eco-friendliness. It provides a guide on calculating the appropriate transformer size and LED strip length for lighting projects. To determine transformer size, calculate the total wattage by multiplying the strip's wattage per foot by its length, and add a 20% safety margin. For strip length, measure the installation area, consider voltage drop, and adhere to the manufacturer's maximum length recommendations. Following these steps ensure a successful and efficient LED lighting setup.

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Exploring Types of LED Lights

Exploring Types of LED Lights

Review the different types of LED lights such as bulbs, spotlights, strip lights, commercial fixtures, and more! Explore the variety of LED lights than can be used in residential and commercial spaces that ensure energy-efficiency and savings while accommodating modern style and functionality.

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How to Create Flexible Spaces with Clever Lighting

Since the pandemic, many people have experienced the merging of their home and work areas, now making what was once just a living area, feel small. Our LED lighting experts share tips on ways to create adaptable and visibly larger spaces in your home with clever and simple lighting tricks. Read more for tips like layering lighting, using statement fixtures and light bulbs to influence the mood of a room, and overall creating the illusion of space.

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Interior Tips: What Your Lighting Says About You And How To Update It

Our LED experts share tips on how lighting makes a statement about you, your home, and how to update it. Read more for tips like getting the right shade for your space, setting ambiance, choosing purposeful lighting for tasks and wellness, and even how to step into a more sustainable lifestyle by choosing LED lighting.

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Make Room: A Guide to Transforming Your Garage Into An Extra Living Space

It's not often we still see home garages used for car storage, instead they're designated as a space for tools, garden supplies, or home gyms. Learn how transforming your garage can add a new living space and go a long way in helping you achieve your dream home. We cover everything from prepping the space, following building regulations, getting the most effective insulation, to installing energy efficient LED lighting solutions to save you money and help live more sustainably.

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Power Down: Avoid Surging Energy Bills While Working From Home

Thanks to the bummer-of-the-year, COVID-19, many of us are working from home or will soon be going back to the office. Read more on how to avoid surging energy bills while stationed from home featuring helpful tips like organizing your workspace for productivity, how to save on your heating and energy bill, finding the right lighting for your space and wellbeing.

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