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Live streaming in the heart of connected events

Video, a rapidly expanding format, is playing an increasingly important role in promoting an event. From teasing, it is an effective way to engage and create envy. With the evolutions that accompany it such as 3D or augmented reality, the video is a tool for the future, especially in the best event planner in Lahore sector.

 Thanks to the video, it is now possible to attend an event without having to be there physically. This method is called live streaming, and consists in retransmitting in real time audiovisual content via the internet. Supported by all browsers, streaming is today a perfectly developed technique and accessible on all terminals. Much more than a back-up solution for last minute absentees, it represents a source of new opportunities for event organizers.

 The development of live streaming

Since 2011, the Twitch platform has been broadcasting e-sports events and bringing together hundreds of thousands of spectators every day in a community of gamers from around the world. This growing craze around streaming has pushed Twitter and Face book giants into live streaming with their Periscope and Face book live platforms.

 The nouveau caterers and event planner has paved the way for the co-broadcast of live events that allows online participants to enjoy the different points of view of the event by broadcasting the videos of the participants' smart phones. Born from a practical need to share events with an exclusively online audience, live streaming is nowadays a social activity but also an instrument of interactive animation for events. This fervor around live streaming is not surprising since there are many benefits, especially for event organizers in Lahore.

 Attend an event without being there

The implementation of live streaming in the organization of an event requires taking into account certain operational specificities. For this, it is advisable to use the services of companies specializing in the configuration of live streaming for an ideal rendering. The essential element is of course the digital camera that will be used for video capture. It must have a resolution and excellent sound quality to ensure a quality retransmission to participants. In order to broadcast the content of the recording on the web, the audiovisual device must be connected to an encoder allowing the assembly of sound and image and its retransmission on the broadcast platform.

Replay of Your Event

For some events planner in Lahore, it may also be interesting to offer a replay of the event management for people who could not attend in real-time. Used in particular by the television channels, the event replay consists of putting on the internet the capture of an event. This method of dissemination is useful, especially for professionals who can freely attend the rebroadcast of a conference or an important conference from the medium of their choice.

Playful and innovative, these new modes of digital participation make it possible, besides the satisfaction of a physically absent audience, to increase the visibility and notoriety of an event on the web. In addition, the use of new technologies in a sector as competitive as the event is for the organizers an excellent way of promoting an event through innovation. This is exactly what prompted the event in Lahore to develop a broad live streaming feature on its 2016 edition. Online participants had the opportunity to schedule the concerts they would like to participate in and their streaming was then directly switched to one of the three broadcast channels

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How to promote your events with Face book?

Face book is a great way to promote your events. Only you have to redouble your creativity in order to reach your target. The publications are numerous and it is the originality of your posts that will allow you to stand out.

You will find here some tips for event management, which will allow you to always aim just in your Face book publications!

 1. Look after your visuals

Never publish without accompanying your text with a visual. The visuals are valued by Face book. A visual will have much more scope than a single text or a link. That's how you can catch the eye of your fans.

 You must also look after this visual and make it as attractive as possible. To create quality visuals, if you cannot afford a graphic designer, online services exist. For example, the Canva site allows you to quickly and simply create quality visuals for your Face book page for the advertisement of your event management company.

Try to respect a precise graphic chart for all your visuals. Harmony and consistency are the keys to the success of your posts. So be careful not to use more than two or three different fonts and stick to a defined color range.

 2. Create interaction

To federate your community, you must interact with them. It's essential. To do this, different ways are available.

 Ask them directly. Ask them for their opinion. Your fans will feel valued. It will also be an opportunity to create UGC (User Generated Content), that is to say, the content generated directly by users. Your brand image will be improved; it is a pledge of confidence.

Save your participant's seats for your events. You can offer them to participate by sharing the publication. This will increase your visibility and potentially attract new fans.

 3. Put your participants ahead

It is important to value your participants. Document your events. Take photos and videos that you can then share on your Face book page organizer and on the event page.

The ideal would be to use professionals to make quality photos and videos that can serve you for your promotion.

In addition, do not hesitate to create a hashtag for each of your events. Your participants will be able to share their own photos and videos on social networks.

  4. Use original formats

The originality comes from the content, but also from the format. Be inventive. Users are fond of innovative formats. Do not be afraid to think outside the box.

So, dare to use GIFS, videos, illustrations, emojis, etc ... Live streaming can also be interesting. Face book allows you to broadcast your events management lives directly on your Face book page. Your fans will be notified directly via a notification. They can then interact with you via text messages or "feedback" buttons.

 5. Practice storytelling

Storytelling is the action of telling a story for communication purposes. This technique captures interest and arouses attachment and emotion.

 Tell your story. Your fans will be happy to learn more about you and this will humanize your relationship.

 Thus, you can, among others, present:

 1.        Your founders, your employees, your members,

2.        Your story, your key dates,

3.        Your premises, your neighborhood,

4.        Your philosophy

 This involves the publication of biographies, photos, computer graphics or by sharing phrases or inspirational quotes.

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LED vs. Compact Fluorescent Lamps

How does an LED bulb work?

An LED - a light emitting diode (abbreviated as LED in French, but more commonly known as LED for Light Emitting Diode) - is an opt-electronic the component that emits light when it is traversed by a continuous electric current. Thus, an LED bulb has no filament, unlike an incandescent bulb, but consists of layers of several semiconductor materials that are aluminum nitride and gallium phosphide. These materials, with no resistance to current, prevent energy loss while creating light. In fact, the excess electrons encounter positively charged atoms, when the electric current passes through the semiconductor layers, which releases energy in the form of light. So,

  Advantages and disadvantages of an LED bulb?

 The major advantage of an LED light is undoubtedly its high energy efficiency because no energy is lost as seen previously. Thus, with LED technology, the operating time of a light bulb is around 15,000 to 50,000 hours, which is 35 to 50 times longer than a standard light bulb. In the long run, this translates into low maintenance costs and a return on investment of the initial purchase cost, generally higher, of less than one year.

  Application areas

 LED lighting has almost unlimited application possibilities - accent lighting, general lighting, etc. Indeed, it is available in a wide range of light colors - from 1700K which corresponds to the light intensity of a 6500K candle which corresponds to daylight - with a color rendering index of 90 to 100 The IRC 100 is that of sunlight. And, it has a light beam (also called opening angle or radiation angle) of 8 ° to 360 ° to reduce, as much as possible, the loss of brightness so the "stray light", that is to say tell the amount of light that falls outside the cone of the light output.

    How does a compact fluorescent lamp work?

In a compact fluorescent lamp, an electric current is conducted through a tube containing argon and a small amount of mercury vapor. This has the effect of generating an invisible UV light that excites a fluorescent coating (phosphor) inside the bulb that emits cons visible light. When lighting for the first time, CFL bulbs need more energy. That said, once electricity moves in, CFLs consume 70% less energy than incandescent bulbs. The ballast of a CFL helps the latter to start and then regulates the current once the electricity has started to flow.

 What are the advantages of a CFL?

·         Longer life than an incandescent lamp but less energy consumption.

·         Several color variations in white: by changing the composition of the fluorescent powder, different shades of white can be obtained, from reddish (warm) to bluish (cold).

 What are the disadvantages of a CFL?

·         Compared to LED lamps energy-saving lamps become very hot; they are wasting energy in heat.

·         The life of these lamps is affected by the switching on and off cycles. This also shortens the burning time. This is harmful.

·         Energy-saving lamps are extremely fragile, especially when touched at high temperatures. Once broken, toxic substances can be released, and flakes of compact fluorescent bulbs are very sharp. This is why it is not recommended to store compact fluorescent light bulbs! The reach of children.

·         CFLs tend to lose their light output quickly and do not burn quickly at full power.

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The energy label of a light bulb

By using lamps with energy labels A ++, A + and A, you save money on your bills. Energy consumption for lighting can then be divided (at least) by two, replacing your old halogen and incandescent lamps with LED lamps.

Lamps and luminaires must be accompanied by a label indicating their energy efficiency on a scale from A ++ (the most efficient) to E (the least efficient):

Energy class

Lighting technology

A ++

LED

A +

LED

AT

Compact fluorescent lamps

AB

Compact Fluorescent Lamps with Bulb-shaped Lid

B

Halogen bulbs with the infrared coating

C

Halogen bulbs with 230V xenon gas

C

Conventional halogen lamps 12-24V

DF

230V conventional halogen lamps

EG

Incandescent light bulbs

Halogen high voltage bulbs are gradually disappearing from the European market. The reason? They consume too much energy. On 1 September 2018, the next and last stage of Regulation (EC) No 244/2009 will enter into force. As a result, mains voltage halogen lamps will no longer meet the EU's requirements for ecology. As a result, they will no longer be available for sale on the market. In the meantime, the remaining stocks continue to be sold and used. Generally, they are E27 or E14 socket lamps and they operate with a mains voltage of 230V. Excluded are linear halogen lamps r7s and halogenated capsules G.

 What circular tube do I need?

The circular tube: what is it?

The circular tube is often used in flat luminaires for decorative purposes. It diffuses light in all directions thanks to its cylindrical shape.

  There are two types of tubes:

If you have a circular tube with 4 pins on the same side, it is a G10q socket.

If you have 2 pins on one side, and 2 on the other side, this is a 2GX13 socket.

"When you replace a tube, take one of the same power you use the bigger the power (W), the bigger the tube, so if you take another tube, it might be doing not agree. "

 Is it possible to change brands?

Yes, it's possible! Always check the size and the power, that's all.

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How to choose the right bulb?

This bulb is one of the most used in our homes. This is the little sister of the bulb E27, the traditional bulb. It is called with reference to the base, which has a diameter of 14 millimeters. An always has the same base but can have many forms.

 What does a bulb look like?

The bulb is available in many shapes and sizes, but the most common is the candle-shaped one. It is often found in candlesticks but it also exists for other lamps, such as bedside lamps. The lights in the ovens are also equipped with bulbs. In general, the bulb can please everyone, because there are many variants. Wide, fine, round, oval, etc.

 Symbol Eco

Environmentally friendly - the bulb is incandescent, halogen and LED. Incandescent bulbs are no longer manufactured because only 5% of the energy required is converted into light, their lifespan is at most 1000 hours (a little over a year) and they contain toxic products such as mercury. LED bulbs contain no toxic products, have a lifespan of 10,000 to 40,000 hours (about 4 to 15 years) and use less electricity to generate light. To learn more about the benefits of LED, check out our blog. What is the difference between an incandescent bulb and an LED bulb?

  Would you like to switch to the LED?

If you want to switch to the LED, it is important that you know what power your current bulb consumes. In the past, power was equal to the amount of visible light. This is no longer the case with LEDs. When you choose it, it is important to choose the emitted light output, called lumen. You can easily choose the right bulb by using the filter on the left side of our product pages.

 What color temperature for which room?

The color temperature is measured in Kelvin and indicates the color tone of the light. For example, a low color temperature will give a warm, reddish light and a high color temperature will give a cooler, bluish light. The old incandescent bulbs have a color temperature of 2700 K, a very hot color.

   Are the dimmable?

Absolutely! With dimmable bulbs, it is quite possible to adjust the intensity of the light. In reality, you use less energy because the lamp needs less when dimmed.

It does not stop there. There is a bulb for which it is possible to dim the color temperature and only the intensity of its light. You can dim the color temperature from a very warm white (2700K) to an ultra-hot white (2200K). You can, with the same bulb, create a relaxed atmosphere for your evenings or a more neutral atmosphere to concentrate.

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What light for my bathroom?

Why plan the lighting of your bathroom?

During the construction or renovation phase of your home, it is important to take into account not only the positioning of the lighting sources in your bathroom but also the type of lighting you wish to install. The bathroom can have several functions. It can sometimes be the place to take a shower that will put you extra for the day that awaits you. It can also be a beauty salon, space or read your newspaper or even to buy online. It's an important piece. For all these reasons, you need flexible and dynamic lighting, or even better, a mood and functional lighting adapted to your needs.

  What kind of lighting do you need to equip yourself?

In order to properly choose the fixture that will equip your bathroom, you must consider the effect you want to create and the degree of protection to the water that this luminaire will be equipped. For simple lighting, you can use LED windows, they are indeed equipped with a high protection index against water and Projections Lights. A good index must be greater than 44 (IP44). Another option may be a suspended luminaire incorporating LED lamps or recessed spotlights with a wide beam angle.

 To create accent lighting, the best option is to equip dimmable LED spotlights with a wide beam angle. The LED strips are perfect for lighting a mirror from one end to the other. Finally, it is possible to enjoy the indirect lighting of a bathroom to give a touch of privacy that will enhance the interior design and create the perfect atmosphere.

 How many lamps do you need to install in your bathroom?

The number of light sources to install in your bathroom depends on three factors: the size of the room, the natural light and the atmosphere you want to create. For example, a bathroom without windows will need more light because it will need to be lit even in daylight. In this case, we always recommend choosing LED lighting as it will reduce your electricity costs.

  Where should you have your lights?

In your bathroom, you may need either functional or decorative lighting. In order to take full advantage of general lighting, we recommend the installation of a ceiling light in the center of the room. For ambient lighting, it is, however, preferable to use dimmable LED spotlights or chromotherapy lamps. These luminaires can be installed, for example, near a mirror, where you usually need high brightness for everyday tasks. It is important to avoid shadows that can alter the perception of our reflection. For mood lighting, you can also choose to install LED ribbons different colors around your shower or bathtub. The closer you are to water sources, the more you need to make sure you have fixtures with sufficient IP protection. A separate switch for general and mood lighting will help you manage the effect you want to create in your bathroom.

  Why choose LED lighting for your bathroom?

It's important to choose LED lighting in your bathroom not only for energy savings but also for the benefits of this technology. The LED does not heat and resists moisture. This means that unlike halogen or incandescent lamps, LED bulbs have a lower risk of breaking and are available in a wide variety of colors, come on immediately, dimmable and recyclable.

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Why switch to LED?

It is fair to say that recently, LED lighting has become the number 1 of new lighting technologies. This is the alternative everyone is talking about when you need to change your light bulbs or fixtures. Although the basic principles of LED technology are known to all, we decided to present you the 5 reasons to switch to LED. One more reason to change your bulbs if you have not done so already!

 Energy savings:

The main idea about LED is that it saves a lot of money. Indeed, the energy savings are always at the rendezvous, however, these will depend on the technology that you replace. In general, LED lighting will save you about 50% of energy compared to fluorescent or halogen lighting products. These savings can be even more interesting if you replace your powerful lights with LEDs (e.g. led high bay). Here you can expect to save up to 70% on your energy costs.

  Respect the environment:

When your bulb no longer works, it's still the same problem. What will I do with it? Put it in the "box stuff"? In the drawer? In the flat of the entrance where I put my keys and all kinds of useless objects? LED lighting is much simpler. You can just recycle it! Indeed, this technology is safe and contains no harmful gases or substances such as mercury. In addition to being an environmentally friendly solution, LED technology consumes less energy and has the same light intensity. Led products are therefore an excellent ecological solution to replace all your old bulbs and light fixtures.

 Return on investment:

Although led lighting may seem expensive initially, it should be seen as a long-term investment. Technology is constantly evolving and prices have been falling since the first LED bulb came on the market. It is becoming more affordable to buy LED products. The other aspect to consider is the return on investment. Let's take a concrete example. A conventional halogen spot has a life of about 2000 hours. You will have to change it every year. If you have 30 spots (30 x 2 €) = 60 € per year investment for the replacement of your spots. The led alternative of this spot has an average lifespan ranging from 5 to 10 years, with an average selling price of 4 €. Thus, buying 30 led spots will cost you 120 € (30 x 4 €). Although the initial investment is twice as high, the life of the product is 5 to 8 times longer. Thus, you will be assured of recovering your investment under 2 years and save money over the remaining period.

  No maintenance required:

Led products do not spoil light. The design of different bulbs, rather hemispherical than spherical, allows them to emit light in the right direction. For some LED products, the average life can be up to 100,000 hours and unlike fluorescent products (neon), there is no loss of light intensity. In addition, neon or fluorescent tubes can be expensive because of the frequent replacement of parts such as choke or ballast. LED products have them, need no maintenance.

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Outdoor lighting to illuminate your garden

Outdoor lighting has become an essential element to create a garden as pleasant at night as the day, it can highlight, showcase or in perspective the plants and architectural elements. Here are our tips to illuminate your garden.

 Choose your decorative lighting: the rule of the full moon:

In order to obtain elegant and successful decorative lighting, we advise you to install lamps that illuminate less than the full moon. This rule helps ensure that your lighting enhances your outdoors without distorting the landscape.

 The choice of LED lighting:

In order to obtain the best possible lighting, it is advisable to equip with decoration and LED floodlight. Their low voltage power supply saves money, has a secure installation and offers a service life of more than 20,000 hours. For outdoor use, mainly for products with reinforced waterproof protections of IP65 minimum type.

 The use of mini spots:

A great way to spotlight a house at night is to use a mini LED projection light that emphasizes the elements of your facade, path, trees or bodies of water. The uplighting technique of directing a focused light along a wall, tree or flower is becoming more and more common and creates a personalized design.

 Practical side: the marking of paths:

Finally, we also recommend that you use some of your outdoor lightings in a practical way. It is very useful to mark your paths and entrances with small lights discreet but sufficient to ensure a safe trip even in the middle of the night. Finally, as for the realization of a painting, it is necessary to draw attention to the central point of the property: the house.

  Successful outdoor lighting is not only a great way to make your home even more welcoming, it also improves the time and cost of selling a property by around 20%.

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Why does my LED Canopy light blink?

The first reason is of course that your canopy light may be defective. In order to check if this trouble comes from the canopy light, we advise you to replace the blinking canopy light with a canopy light working properly. Be careful of course to cut off the power during the exchange of the canopy lights. If the second canopy light is also flickering, the problem comes from the electrical circuit or the socket. Conversely, if the second canopy light works not properly you will certainly replace this canopy light.

 Depending on the geographical location and the time of day, it may happen that some LED canopy lights start to flicker, to make a kind of slight tremor in the lighting that disappears after a few moments. What is the origin of this slight flicker?

 The 230 Volt LED canopy lights and the GU10 LED projection light are directly connected to the EDF electricity grid which delivers a voltage of 230 Volts (-5% / + 10%), which varies the voltage of your home network outside the usual terminals 220 / 240 Volts. These rise or fall of voltages are necessary for the good functioning of the electrical network and make it possible to adapt to the variations of consumption.

 What is the influence of this change of tension?

An LED canopy light operates in a very specific voltage and intensity range. When one deviates from this range, the operation is no longer optimal. To regulate these parameters, a canopy light is equipped with an electronic circuit with a component that ensures a stable voltage and intensity. However, when the input voltage is outside the range 220/240 Volts, these components can no longer ensure the voltage and the ideal intensity which is intended to cause a blinking of the canopy light. Some LED canopy lights are limited to 220 / 240V, others have wider entry ranges e.g. 175 / 265V these canopy lights are much less prone to flicker.

  Does this phenomenon degrades the life of the LED?

No, this flicker is not harmful to the life of your LED lamp. It only reflects an output of the input voltage of the 220/240 Volt range at which the canopy light via its electronic circuit must fit.

 Does this phenomenon occur with other light sources? Yes, flickering also occurs with halogen canopy lights, incandescent or compact fluorescent but is generally imperceptible to the human eye.

 How to prevent this flicker?

If you live in a region that is highly subject to voltage deviation, you can install MR16 12Volt canopy lights which, unlike a conventional E27 canopy light, have the input voltage and are regulated by a 12V DC power supply. This installation change will solve the whole problem. You can also opt for light canopy lights 175 / 265V, for example, this canopy light E27 12W better quality.

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The advantages of the LED bulb

Among the low energy bulbs, LED bulbs took a long time to impose. Longer expensive than compact fluorescent bulbs and less powerful, today their price has dropped and their light is equivalent to the old incandescent bulbs.

 How many LEDs Street lights?

It all depends on the onboard LED technology of your bulb, some use a lot of low power LEDs like the GU10 60 SMD LED,s model.

 In addition, at the end of life, a "high power" LED lights retain 70% of its power, whereas a bulb made up of low power LEDs can weaken to 20% of its initial power.

 Electric power (watt) and light output (Lumens):

In general, an LED light is very energy efficient because its light output is very important, indeed it requires very little power (watt) to send a large light output (lumens).

For example, a 10w LED light will have the same light output as an 80w incandescent bulb, a 65w halogen bulb or a 16w compact fluorescent bulb.

In terms of energy efficiency, LED hay bay lights are the most efficient on the market.

 LED lights hardly heat up:

While an incandescent bulb in operation reaches the temperature of 2400 ° C and the compact fluorescent bulb rises to 85 ° C, an LED bulb high power reaches only 35 to 50 ° C. No more burns!

Ampoules made of low-power LEDs heat slightly less and reach about 35 ° C.

 Eco-friendly led light:

An LED canopy light is the most environmentally friendly lighting the choice you can make.

On the one hand, it is the bulbs that consume the least electricity, it is good for your budget and for the environment in general.

On the other hand, an LED light has a life span of about 30,000 hours, which is equivalent to about 25 years if you count a running time of 3 hours daily. It is, therefore, the most sustainable lighting solution, another good point for your wallet and for the environment.

One last point makes the LED bulb the greenest lighting solution:

An LED light is 98% recyclable: it is free of mercury and fluorescent powder, toxic and non-recyclable products found in the composition of compact fluorescent bulbs.

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The advantages of the LED floodlight

Among the low-energy lighting solutions, the LED projector has stood out. Versatile and useful, here is a presentation of its advantages.

 We owe the first LED projector appeared on the market in 2010 to Samsung and 3LCD, which are still leading brands in LED technology. Already at the time, it offered a light output of 1000 lumens for a lifetime of 30,000 hours.

 What made the success of the LED floodlight is its versatility, available in several power supply voltages (12V, 24V or 220 / 240V) it fits easily on any electrical installation without previous work.

Team of a motion detector, the LED floodlight is ideal to secure your exteriors:

 Led floodlight

A small 10W LED floodlight is ideal to place in front of your front door, the light emitted during your approach securing your nocturnal returns.

A more powerful 20W LED floodlight will secure your driveways or driveway. The powerful light emitted (equivalent to that of a classic 150W projector) will deter intruders from entering your garden.

 Eco LED floodlights

Like any LED lighting system, LED floodlights are economical and environmentally friendly:

Their power consumption is 90% lower than that of conventional projectors. This reduces your electricity consumption, which is good for your budget and for the environment.

With a lifespan of about 30,000 hours, you are not ready to change the projector and you avoid renewing the purchase of a conventional projector and throw away the one that no longer works: less waste!

Even at the end of its life, the LED projector keeps its full power and when it no longer works, it remains ecological. Containing no toxic compounds such as mercury, it is 98% recyclable. All you have to do is take it back to the collection points provided in the stores or to the rubbish dump of your municipality.

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The life of LED lights

Depending on the model, the type of LED and the manufacturer’s life span of an LED bulb is 20,000 to 50,000 hours. However, the figures given by the manufacturers are often theoretical. In comparison with other lighting solutions, LED bulbs remain the best choice over time.

 Comparative lifetimes of different bulbs:

Conventional bulb filament or incandescent: 1000 to 2000 hours but the filament being sensitive to shocks or repeated ignitions, these durations were rarely reached.

Halogen bulb from 2000 to 3000 hours, the main disadvantage of the halogen bulb is its lack of efficiency, a lot of heat loss produced.

Fluorescent compact bulb 4000 to 15 000 hours, the major disadvantage of these bulbs is that they contain toxic compounds such as compact fluorescent powders, which are not recyclable. They must be handled with care so that they do not break and recycle in the bins provided for this purpose.

LED bulbs from 20,000 to 50,000 hours, long remained more expensive to buy, LED Light is now much more affordable and are quickly amortized thanks to energy savings.

 The progress of LED bulbs

In recent years, LED lighting technology has evolved significantly. These are not just simple little red or white diodes but they offer a multitude of possibilities.

 For the record, an LED bulb emits light by electroluminescence of a semiconductor which consumes a very small amount of electricity. In addition, this mode of operation helps to increase its life because it is resistant to vibration and shock and it is not impaired by repeated ignitions and extinctions, unlike filament bulbs.

 Today, LED bulbs are available in many designs and shapes, and in just about all caps to fit any fixture. Interesting progress is that of color rendering. No more cold, bluish LED lights that make hospital lights.

 Now you have the choice between a white color of the day, warm white light or warm white to manage your lighting moods. And if you want a little crazy and colorful lighting, you can opt for green, blue, yellow or red LED ribbons.

 The LED lighting is quickly profitable

 Because of their lifespan and reduced power consumption by 80% compared to incandescent bulbs, the return on investment from the purchase of LED Lights is quickly measurable.

 Not only on the electricity bill but also in maintenance cost for large structures: less frequent bulb changes, they do not "burn" brutally but decline slightly before ceasing to operate.

 These ecological and economic advantages make many cities and local authorities switch to LED lighting for public lighting, especially the city of Strasbourg which made this choice for the lighting of the city's monuments in 2014. And previously Grenoble had conducted studies on its public lighting that showed that the investment in LEDs has been profitable in 3 years.

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Choose your LED lamp

While we constantly try to consume less energy to limit our impact on the planet, lighting is a major area. In France, the energy consumption related to lighting is 58 TW. In a household, 14% of electricity consumption is dedicated to lighting.

 LED bulbs are undoubtedly the most energy efficient light bulbs but in the face of increasing offers, it is sometimes difficult to navigate. Here is a little overview to see more clearly.

 LED in a few words

LED is an average life of 50,000 hours or between 15 and 20 years depending on the use, we make it ... it's 50 times more than a conventional light bulb or 8 times more than one compact fluorescent

The LED (Light Emitting Diode) is an electronic component that emits light by excitation when it is traversed by an electric current. Unlike the incandescent bulb, it does not have a filament and therefore does not heat very much. The current can only pass in one direction and will produce either a monochromatic light (red, green, yellow or blue) or a polychromatic light (the white of our lights made by changing the blue LED).

A bulb can be made with conventional Led Projection light that has existed for decades that usually served as witnesses of watches to our electronic devices, or with LEDs enhanced with a wide angle. The former has a restricted angle of the order of 15 to 30 °. Wide angle LEDs will have an angle of about 100 to 140.

  Different criteria for choosing your LED bulb

 The shape: The LED bulbs are available in the same forms as other traditional halogen or incandescent bulbs and the same dimensions: spot, round shape, globe, flame, twisted ...forms-the-lights-LED

 The base: LED bulbs are available with all existing caps in the same way as other bulbs. Here is a non-exhaustive list of the most popular caps: small screw thread, big screw thread, bayonet, GU 5.3 format, GU10, G9 or G4 format ...pellets

 The angle: For a small surface to be illuminated it is the so-called classic LED which will be rather to use because its angle will be smaller hence the fact that it is directed lighting. On the other hand, for the main lighting of a room, on the ceiling, for example, it will be necessary to move towards an led street lights with a wide angle which will have greater luminous power because of its much larger angle.

 Lighting color: For lighting to come closest to natural light, it is considered that it's color temperature must be between 5000 ° K and 6500 ° K (NB: temperature in Kelvin K = temperature in Celsius C + 273.5). There are several lighting colors available on the market: warm white, light warm white, natural white, cold white or very cold white. The higher the color temperature, the colder the light will be and so will be white. On the other hand, the lower the temperature of the light, the more the light will be said to be hot and therefore will provide a yellow light.

 Power: For bulbs, the power is calculated in lumens. It must be based on the calculation that 1000-1250 lumens = 100 Watts (actually the rendering in Watt is sometimes slightly different)

It is, therefore, necessary to know the equivalences before changing his bulb. Here are some examples of equivalences.

1.5W led = 15W Halogen = 25W incandescent and 5W led = 50W Halogen = 65W incandescent

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The ideal lighting for the nursery

A child's room is special. You have to think carefully about the layout of the room. A child is fragile and has specific needs for his well-being and comfort. Lighting is one of the points to choose carefully to create an ideal child's room. Here are some important points:

 Soft lighting to illuminate the room in general

A child's eyes are more sensitive than ours. In order not to attack them, one must pay attention to the criterion of the lighting color or color temperature. Prefer a light in warm colors that will be pleasant for the eyes and conducive to relaxation. LED technology lighting is also preferable since the bulb does not heat up and therefore there is no risk of burning. Finally, choose a light source in height, such as a ceiling light, to avoid possible accidents.

 A bedside lamp that does not heat

Children are often afraid of the dark, so they feel more secure when they have a way to light the room near their bed. But above all, the bedside table allows your child to read, to do a relaxing activity before going to sleep. The bedside lamp is essential and that's why you should not buy any lamp. Indeed, prefer lamps with an LED bulb since it does not heat up and therefore avoids burns and does not dazzle the eyes.

 Night light to reassure your child

As mentioned above, children generally do not feel safe in total darkness. To help them relax and fall asleep faster, we advise you to leave a night light in their room. The nightlight should return a very soft light with low intensity, and best equipped with an LED bulb so as not to heat. Our paper lamps are ideal for the nursery. They diffuse a very pleasant light and low intensity. Functioning as the principle of Chinese shadows, once lit in the dark, it reveals its reflections conducive to imagination and dreams.

 Definition: musical lamp

A musical lamp consists of an LED bulb that includes a Bluetooth device and a small speaker. The lamp can be controlled by smartphone thanks to a dedicated free application.

Definition: ceiling lamp

The ceiling light, as its name suggests, is a ceiling mounted luminaire to illuminate the room in a general way. Indeed, the ceiling lamp is often used as the main lighting of a room. The ceiling light can also be used as a component for creating a trendy bulb suspension system. Discover our ceiling lights here.

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LED furniture: the lighting of modern times

Among the key elements to bring clarity and a feeling of space in any place, lighting is probably the most important. This applies to commercial environments (shops, offices, restaurants, nightlife, etc.) as well as to homes and other places of life. The light is a decisive tool to create a pleasant atmosphere and a neat decoration. When designing these spaces, great importance is given to light from the ceiling or walls, without necessarily thinking of LED furniture as a light source. This is a great option to bring light while adding a touch of originality.

  FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES LUMINOUS:

Modern LED-based furniture and accessories have many design and decorative advantages, but also from an environmental point of view: the LED emits little heat and saves a lot of energy while offering a high level of energy efficiency. Excellent lighting quality. The LED furniture is, therefore, an ideal solution to create ambiances bathed in light, trendy and futuristic style. Integrating small LEDs into the furniture and accessories of your home or business is an ingenious and original solution that will enhance your home decor.

 The appearance of the LED has totally revolutionized the world of interior decoration. Its use continues to be exploited and reinvented, with great ideas as can LED furniture.

  FROM ROOMS TO NIGHT BOXES, LED FURNITURE IS EVERYWHERE:

In terms of decoration, the LED light furniture is original and very practical objects: they allow to create any kind of atmosphere, with the imagination for the only limit. Indeed, there are many models with varied looks and versatile uses. Nothing like colorful LED chairs or stools in a bar or nightclub to suggest a dynamic, modern and trendy atmosphere. Some furniture and accessories are more suitable for restaurants, creating a chic and intimate atmosphere. With a successful combination of LED luminaires and the LED chair sits up to you to compose the perfect setting for a special moment. As you can see, LED furniture is an option of choice for any store or business wishing to adapt its decoration to the products and services offered, so as to create the conditions conducive to an optimal consumption or purchasing experience.

  A HOME WITH ORIGINAL DECO

But bright furniture and LED accessories also have their place in homes. The bedroom, for example, is the perfect place to install a decorative LED cube, and it can be original to accessorize your bed with a dim LED backlight. You will get soft and relaxing lighting that is conducive to rest. In the living room or dining room, or even in the garden, on a balcony or terrace, you are free to create a sophisticated LED atmosphere by placing inflatable LED chairs in strategic locations, with accessories such as LED lamps, egg LED or LED ball.

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The evolution of the bulbs

What is a led bulb?

A led bulb is a term derived from the abbreviation LED meaning light-emitting diode, or LED in French for light-emitting diode. It is an electronic component emitting light when a current passes through it. It sounds very modern, but in fact, this technology has been used for many years for the night lights of electrical appliances. Today, we are evolving around the led.

Even if we now have high power bulbs and products continue to evolve, tomorrow, other new things made from the LED will make their appearance!

 To understand the path of lighting

Discover the evolution of technology emitting light:

 The incandescent bulb

These types of bulbs were the first to see the light of day. Since the invention of electricity, light is also leaving it.

 No more candlelight parties, we discover at this time the glass bulbs with a carbon filament and quickly replaced by tungsten. This filament is mounted at a high temperature to create a flow of light. However, it created very burning bulbs.

We are at the end of the 19th century.

 Halogen bulb

Here, the principle was the same. Except that inside the bulb, low-pressure gases have been introduced. The glass used is a quartz glass for the bulb to withstand high temperatures. By chemical reaction, the tungsten particles disintegrated in the bulb go under the effect of the gas redeposit on the filament but randomly.

 The compact fluorescent bulb

This bulb also called a fluorescent lamp is a bulb that was inspired by the compact fluorescent tubes of companies. The current flows through the bulb producing an electric arc. This arc activates the electrons that strike the mercury atoms and produce an invisible ultraviolet lamp. This light will then reflect on the surface of the bulb that contains a fluorescent layer. This last reaction produces white light.

 The led bulb

As mentioned above, these bulbs are fully electric. They, therefore, have no gas or particles that could be harmful to humans or the environment. The ecological lighting system, they use very little energy to operate!

 What are lumens?

Very often used in our product sheets, this term refers to a quantity of light flow. It allows measuring the luminous intensity in order to know the illumination that it will propose, to be able to compare it to bulbs that one already knows like the halogen bulbs.

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Types of Light

Modern lighting designers describe four or five types of light. These definitions are useful to us as we try to recreate the atmosphere of an old house. 

These are: 

Ambient  Accent  Task  Decorative  Kinetic 

Ambient light

It is all around us, is not from an obvious source and is so soft that it creates hardly any shadow. Daylight, or diffused sunlight, is the most obvious source. For the period house-owner, it is a good base that can be supplemented with candles or electric lights that perform another role such as task lighting. 

To add ambient lighting, use lighters or hide lights above cupboards. These lights should be dimmable. 

Accent Light 

Accent light complements ambient light by adding interest. It is very directional and focused over a small area. Use it to highlight features such as pictures, objects or a feature such as a cornice. 

Task Light 

Use task light wherever and whenever you are doing something - reading, cooking, studying, washing and so on. As with accent light, it is highly directional and focused over a small area. The difference is that the source of the light should be hidden with a shade to prevent glare. 

Decorative Light 

Decorative light is light where the subject is the light fitting itself - a sparkling chandelier or a beautiful Tiffany-style shade, for example. 

Kinetic Light 

some specialists also highlight the role of moving the light, provided by candles or a real fire. Performing both accent and decorative lighting roles, it adds interest to a room. For the period house owner, it can create an atmosphere. There are four basic types of lighting: incandescent, fluorescent, high-intensity discharge, and low-pressure sodium