Encyclopedia of light


Encyclopedia of light


In this encyclopedia of light, we have collected the most important concepts of light. This blog is useful for anyone who wants to buy lights for home, office, garden, garage, shop or you just want to know more about light. 


Here you will find quick and easy information on lighting concepts such as color code, lumen or watt. All in alphabetical order so that you find everything you need in an instant.


Sensors:

Sensor controlled lighting is a perfect solution for large installations where the light does not need to be lit all day long. The sensors respond to either heat, motion or absence of light and automatically turn on the light if any of these elements are detected.

  •        High-Frequency Sensor

  •      - It detects movement, even the smallest one. Suitable for offices, schools and as a security light because the sensor does not need to "see" anything. It can be hidden and detects presence.
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  •      Twilight switch

  •     - It detects the amount of daylight and adjusts the lighting according to this light. Concretely, it turns on the light at dusk and extinguishes it at dawn when natural light is sufficient.
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  •       Motion Detector

  •      - It detects movement and must be placed in visible places so that it can "see" the elements it needs to detect.
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  •     Passive Infrared

  •    - Detects differences in heat and motion from humans or animals that emit heat.


How do I choose the right bulb socket?

The color code is the measure that combines the color rendering index as well as the color temperature of light. The color code consists of three numbers, often included in the product specifics, product name or box of this product. The first number indicates the rendering of the colors and the second the color temperature. For example 830. 8 is the color rendering (greater than 80) and 30 is the color temperature (3000 K).


DC current & alternating current

The DC current is 12V, the alternating current is 230V. Our wall outlets have 230V. The lights work with 12V or 230V. Lamps with a GU10 socket has 230V and lamps with GU5.3 and GU4 caps have 12V. It is not possible to connect a 12V lamp directly into the wall socket. A transformer which transforms the voltage into 230V is necessary, it will be placed between the electrical connection and the 12V lamps.

Bases

The base is the base of a lamp. This is the connection between the light source and the luminaire where you place the bulb. The base varies depending on the type of luminaire. First of all, always make sure you know what base is required for your fixture. The number on the base indicates its diameter in millimeters. For the most common bulb, the E27, the base is 27 mm wide. For a GU4 or GU5.3 socket, the distance between the pins is 4 and 3.5 mm.

Dimmable lamps

Dimmer by definition means to vary, it means that you can reduce the intensity of light. Light is emitted when electricity passes through a fixture. The more electricity there is, the more light there is. Dimmable or “dimmable " lamps create a dynamic and flexible atmosphere while consuming less energy. To dimmer a lamp, you need a dimmer, LED Canopy light work best with a dimmer that is suitable for them.

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