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Power conversion occurs any time the form, voltage or frequency of electrical energy or currentÊis altered. To properly power LED lights, drivers are added to the circuit to convert AC power into the DC powerÊrequired by these ultra efficient devices. The voltage must also be significantly reduced to prevent damage to, or Êpremature failure of, the bulbs themselves. An AC to DC powerÊconverter is known as a rectifier which utilizes one or more diodes to allow incoming current to pass in only one direction, thus creating DC. A filter or smoothing circuit is then used to reduce any remaining "ripple" in the electrical current.Ê ...Read More

All LED lights require the integration of an appropriate driver to deliver the proper amount of electricity to the circuit. LED driversÊfill an equivalent role to the ballast in fluorescent lights orÊtransformers for low-voltage bulbs. Because LEDs require low voltage andÊdirect current, drivers must be used to change the alternating currentÊfound in most residential and commercial buildings into a usableÊDC version. Drivers may be internal or external and areÊneeded to protect the bulbs from energy fluctuations which could result in bulbÊfailure, poorÊefficiency,Êor premature degradation, due toÊhigh temperaturesÊcaused by the presence ofÊexcessive current within the circuit. ...Read More

Getting the most from your industrial lighting takes planning and preparation. To ensure that your lighting does the job you need it to do, the following are four suggestions you should follow. ...Read More

If you want to cut costs and improve energy efficiency, a great place to start is by switching from traditional to LED technology.ÊEnergy Recovery ProductsÊoffers a wide selection of brands to choose from. Visit the website and learn how to take steps toward a brighter future of cost savings and a saferÊenvironment. ...Read More

When it comes to improving building energy conservation, there's no better place to start with than lighting. The reason is simple: according to information from Madison Gas and Electric, lighting accounts for 39 percent of total electricity consumption in office buildingsÊand modern LED lighting is significantly more efficient than all alternative forms of commercial lighting. ...Read More

Many businesses are choosing LED lights for their commercial and industrial needs. Choosing the right driver for your LED systemÊwill provide you with the correct lighting out-put, save the company money, and utilize less energy. They also last significantly longer than CFL and incandescent bulbs. ...Read More

If you are looking to purchase an LED driver or power supplyÊfor LED lights, contact ERP Power LLC. ÊWith years of experience in designing and manufacturing energy-efficient power supplies, they have the knowledge and expertise to help you find the product that fits your needs. ...Read More

Transformers consist of two connected coils that generate electricity. That electricity is how the LED emits light. One coil is connected to the light's power source. The primary coil picks up electricity from the power source, sends it the other coil, andÊthat coil sends electricity to the light itself. The connection between the two coils determines the voltage generatedÊand the LED transformer can increase or decrease the amount of voltage that runs into it. The measure of this change is the turns ratio. ...Read More