Mar . 25 . 2016

When Should a 0-10v Dimmer Be Used?

They have been around since the early days of fluorescent dimming, and are still an effective method of dimming today. That said, 0-10V dimmers are more likely to be used as LED dimming options that are reliable and controllable today. What a 0-10V dimmer does is mitigate a DC voltage control signal between ten and zero volts. When the unit is set to 10V, it should be at its maximum output. Likewise, when it's at 0V, it should be at its minimal output. ...Read More

Mar . 16 . 2016

Follow the Road to the Correct LED Driver

There are a number of factors to take into consideration when selecting an LED driver. Different manufacturers offer many products that those in search of a led driver will be certain to find that item that meets their needs. ...Read More

Mar . 7 . 2016

The Trailing Edge Dimmer for LED Lighting Control

The trailing edge dimmer is one of two available phase control dimmers and the one that works optimally with LED drivers. Leading-edge dimmers are their counterpart, with a higher market presence they are cheaper, but their high minimum load make them inadequate for nuanced LED lighting. ...Read More

Feb . 25 . 2016

Why Is Dimming Important in LED Lighting?

Unlike incandescent lighting, LED lighting relies on a self-contained power supply that also acts like a current and dimmer control system called an LED driver that is separate from the wall dimmer switch. The LED driver takes high-voltage alternating current power from the electrical line and converts it into low-voltage direct current power. It also adjusts to keep the current constant so that an LED light functions as expected based on its design and use. ...Read More

Feb . 5 . 2016

Things to Consider When Choosing an LED Power Supply

An LED power supply is going to save you money over time, period. At a rate of ten cents per kilowatt hour (kWh), running a light bulb continuously will only give you about 40 days illumination. Meanwhile, if you were to run an LED at the same energy continuously, you would be able to get somewhere around six and a half years continuous illumination, and at a fraction of the cost. ...Read More

Jan . 29 . 2016

Why Use A Constant Current LED Driver?

It's all about conserving energy while having the most reliable luminosity possible. LEDs are already an energy conserving measure. They allow illumination without as much energy output as regular lights have. The thing is, theyare slightly more expensive than regular lighting solutions, so many people have shied away from them. What they don't realize is that the savings aren't on the front end, but on the back end. LEDs last longer and use diminished amounts of resources. ...Read More

Jan . 22 . 2016

Dimming LEDs On ELV

An Electronic Low Voltage (ELV) dimmer used in conjunction with an LED (light emitting diode) is almost a match made in heaven. LEDs in general are known for their energy-saving properties. They have a higher cost because of this, but most LED lights come with a warranty of some caliber. Usually LED power supplies have a three-year warranty, while the lights themselves can have five or more years under their belt in that category. ...Read More