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Outdoor lighting

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Outdoor lighting It blows like a spring wind ... the air is sweeter, the buds point and the colours change. The temperatures can already meet in the garden, on the terrace or by the pool to enjoy the outdoors. The time is also ideal to encourage customers of your bar or restaurant to enjoy a good meal or a drink outside. In this springtime when the call from the outside is irresistible, the time has come to highlight the balconies, terraces, courtyards, courtyards or gardens you have. The exterior lighting is an excellent way to enhance the character of outside and make it a welcoming and pleasant place. In terms of lighting, especially decorative lighting, it must be remembered that the strategy to be adopted differs completely according to whether one speaks of interior or exterior. There are many specific products, especially those offered by LED technology with its many advantages and versatility: lamps, street lights, garlands, ribbons, and pipes, floor tags, torches, ...

LED lighting: 10 tips for safe use

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LED lighting: 10 tips for safe use LED, economical, efficient and environmentally friendly, is increasingly used for both lighting (bulbs) and our screens, and we spend more and more time exposed to artificial light, in front of our computers and smartphones in particular. What should you watch out for? There is evidence that light, especially "blue" LED light, can affect the biological clock, especially when used in the evening. In addition, it can be harmful to the eyes, even if this risk is very limited. • 1 ° -The artificial light at night is detrimental to a good sleep and night mood. It can disrupt the biological clock of our body. Therefore, it is advisable to sleep in a room plunged into darkness (including without standby light of electrical appliances) and not to use electronic devices before going to sleep. • 2 ° -Only purchase devices with the CE marking on the packaging, as this means that they meet the European safety requirements, particular...

LED's contribute more to light pollution

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LEDs contribute more to light pollution While the number of luminous points continues to increase considerably in the world, contributing to light pollution, the democratization of LED lamps further accentuates this trend. However, the blue component of "white" LEDs is more diffused in the atmosphere and "causes 10x halos higher than those of sodium light with equal light output. They are also more dazzling, always at the equal light output: this has a tendency to close more the retina and thus limit the entries of light: this illuminates so much, but in the end, one sees less well ", specifies the association of astronomers Aver. Are LEDs really dangerous to health? ANSES warns consumers about the health risks associated with the high proportion of blue light emitted by cold white and blue LED lighting. Populations that are particularly sensitive to risk or particularly exposed to blue light have been identified, such as children, people with cert...

LED LIGHT BULB: CHOICE GUIDE

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LED LIGHT BULB: CHOICE GUIDE The attack of a LED light bulb appears to be an element that, for any reason, must not be ignored at the time of purchase. Types of light bulb attack The attack of a light bulb represents the type of connection that will be created between the bulb itself and the source of current: the passage takes place precisely in this particular area, which manages to send, to the bulb itself, the energy that will be transformed in the light. The first type of attack is the classic one that is the screw type: it is generally characterized by a wording that could be E14 or E27. This code simply indicates the size of the screw of the attachment: therefore, buying a bulb for the screw connection must be an operation that takes into consideration this particular type of code, simple and quick to interpret. LED spotlight connection The second type of attack of the bulbs, typically it exploited by LED spotlights, what turns out to be bi-pin:...

How to save electricity

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How to save electricity Saving on electricity not only favours our pockets. In fact, it also represents a way to respect and protect the environment in which we live and of which we are guests. For several years, various campaigns have been underway to make adults and children aware of the environmental issue. The biggest expense is electricity: lighting, appliances, electrical devices and much other equipment. Since it is now almost impossible to be able to renounce all these services, which allow us to live everyday life more easily, we must face possible increases and increases in the bill, especially with regard to the supply of electricity. Currently, on the market, there are several very affordable electricity supply offers. Before changing the tariff or the contract we try to change our lifestyle and our habits with a view to saving money on the bill. How to save electricity at home Electricity in the home is mainly used for lighting, the operation of househo...