A light blog about lighting
Put the buffing wheel from the headlight restoration kit into the drill. Apply a quarter-size dollop of the polish included with the kit onto the buffing wheel, and apply it to the headlight lens. Turn on the drill and slowly work the polish around the entire surface of the headlight, until it has a uniform …
LED lights, even the tough ones like high power LED stadium lights and LED flood lights are affected by electrical surges. Surges will cause wires and components to overheat, melt and lead to short circuits, all of which are destructive LED components. What causes LED lights to go on and off? The most common reason …
LED lights are a type of resistive load, but the way that a driver works to convert AC to DC current stops them from being purely resistive with a power factor of 1. Most LEDs have a power factor of 0.8 or better. Are LED lights an inductive load? Registered. They are a capacitive load, …
It’s a common feature in most homes. But, Is it safe? Low wattage LED bulbs are safe to leave on all night without the risk of overheating or fire. While this will result in a minor increase in electricity consumption, leaving some lights on can help with fear of the dark, easier navigation, and security. …
Tilley gave a duration of 12 hours but in reality they last nearer 10 hours. Use kerosene or paraffin because it’s the same thing! … It’s a US/BRITISH term, so to be correct the proper name that should be used is Paraffin … don’t ever use PETROL !!! What fuel can you use in a …
Red and blue lights are typically promoted in LED skin treatments. Experts believe that red LED light acts on cells in the skin known as fibroblasts, which play a role in production of collagen, a protein that makes up a large part of connective tissue and helps the skin to recover when it’s harmed. Is …
A: According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the distance illuminated by low beam headlights is about 160 feet. How far should headlights reach? Your headlights only let you see about 350 feet ahead. Be sure you are driving slow enough to stop or turn if needed. Use your low beams when you …
Floor lamps can provide plenty of good quality ambient light and will brighten up any space. If you’re relying on floor lamps to supply much of the ambient light in a room, the key is to aim for an even spread of light throughout the space. Can a lamp light up a whole room? A …
The average LED grow light draws about 32 watts to cover 1 sq ft for flowering. Compare this to a typical HID fixture which rings in at 40 watts per square foot (assuming a 5′ x 5′ area, or 25 sq ft coverage area). What is the best wattage for LED grow lights? A good …
Mathmos Astro lava lamp – 1960s original lava lamps – Silver. The first lava lamp designed by the founder of Mathmos and inventor of lava lamps in 1963. What was the first lava lamp? Edward Craven Walker founder of Mathmos Edward Craven-Walker was the inventor of lava lamps and founder of Mathmos. He launched the …