The Incandescent Alternative

Submitted by Phil on Thu, 04/16/2009 - 19:16

The focus of this site and our business is LED Landscape lighting. We believe (as do most in the lighting industry) that LED lighting technology is the future of lighting. Recently, there have been substantial improvements in the quality of LED lighting. LED manufacturer's have greatly improved the lumen output of LEDs so that they are now comparable to incandescent alternatives.

Qualities to look for in an LED Landscape light

Submitted by Phil on Mon, 03/30/2009 - 04:51

LED lighting is a relatively new lighting technology. Although the LED was invented over 30 years ago it has only recently been adapted to consumer and commercial lighting applications. With the recent interest in energy-efficient technology and the increase in energy costs manufacturers have been popping up all over who offer LED lighting. However, the quality of the LED lighting products on the market is all over the map and the technology is changing so fast it is hard to keep up.

Utilizing multiple types of LED lighting for outdoor and decorative lighting

Submitted by Phil on Tue, 07/22/2008 - 05:55

July 21, 2008

A few simple landscape lighting tips

Submitted by Phil on Thu, 05/01/2008 - 21:32

May 1, 2008

Installing landscape lighting is like almost anything else--a few good tips from a seasoned professional can go a long way. I was recently doing some reading on the subject and found a few tips that seemed useful.

How to install in-ground landscape lights in concrete

Submitted by Phil on Sun, 04/27/2008 - 21:53

April 27, 2008

As we mentioned in our previous article, installation of in-ground landscape lights requires special consideration. When installing a fixture underground one must take into consideration such items as grade and drainage.

How to install inground landscape lights

Submitted by Phil on Sat, 04/26/2008 - 17:59

April 26, 2008

Proper installation of inground landscape fixtures is more important than in above-ground applications. This is because the underground environment exposes the fixture to many risks and hazards that are not isues for above-ground fixtures. Before we get into the step-by-step instructions for installing an inground LED landscape light it is important to know some general rules for these types of installations.

Forbes Explains the LED Illumination Revolution

Submitted by Phil on Sun, 03/02/2008 - 06:13

March 2, 2008
From Forbes.com

After 100 years of Edison's incandescent light bulb, a revolution is brewing in the lighting industry. In a recent article on Forbes.com, Mark P. Mills explains why the LED will surpass the CFL and become the light source of the 21st century. This article has a great discussion about the obstacles the CFL has faced and argues that the LED won't face the same issues.

New LED light unit exceeds lumen output of 60W incandescent at only 10W

Submitted by Phil on Tue, 02/26/2008 - 21:26

February 26, 2008

Seoul Semi-Conductor, one of the industry leaders in LED production and development, announced today the availability of its new Z-Power LED package which at only 10 watts produces about 900 lumens. A standard 60 watt incandescent lamp produces about 660 lumens of light about. At 90 lumens per watt the new Seoul Z-Power LED is about 9 times more efficient than a standard 60 watt incandescent lamp. The new high-power LED is also substantially more efficient than compact fluorescent lamps. A CFL typically needs about 15 watts of power to produce just over 900 lumens, while the LED only needs 10.

The History of Outdoor Lighting and Whether Its Sustainable Today

Submitted by Phil on Sat, 02/23/2008 - 05:34

February 22, 2008

Our initial relationship with lighting was monogomous--all we had was the sun. As man evolved and technologies were developed it became possible to have light 24 hours a day. But just because we now can have light 24 hours a day and in all places, do we really need it? To answer this question it is important to understand the history, progression, and current use of outdoor lighting in our society. This is especially true as we are facing an increasingly real threat from global warming.

Financial Benefits of LED Landscape Lighting

Submitted by Phil on Thu, 02/21/2008 - 04:28

Halogen and LED landscape lighting products are available in varying levels of quality, so its difficult to make generalized comparisons about performance. However, assuming we are comparing a higher-end halogen and LED fixture, an LED will typically last up to 25 times longer. An high-output LED spot light may use up to 13W of power while a comparable halogen model would use about 20Ws. This means that the LED model is about 40% more efficient.

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