Cost Comparison: LED spotlight versus Halogen spotlight
Update: Please scroll to the bottom of the article to find out more about the new legislation affecting halogen bulbs in 2018 Comparing LEDs with Traditional Halogen Lighting LED bulbs are the (relative) new kids on the block when it comes to…
How much can LED bulbs save me?
We frequently get asked how much money people can save if they changed to LEDs. Obviously there is no end to the amount of figures and percentages stating how much better they are than the incandescent and halogen bulbs… but…
Putting spotlights under the spotlight – GU10 versus MR16
The GU10 and the MR16 are the main two spotlights used in the home today. Most people have them in their kitchens and/or lounges and unfortunately the existing halogen spotlights are incredibly expensive to run. Both types of spotlight are…
Light bulb Colours and Brightness
The local DIY store has plenty of different shades of white paint, and just as you can paint your walls different types of white, so you can have different types of colour in light bulbs. Colour Temperature Different types of…
Don’t wait to swap your light bulbs to LED!
Change your light bulbs now So you are contemplating getting some energy saving light bulbs in your home, but you’re thinking, ‘I’ll wait until they blow, there’s no point in changing them while they are still working’. This is a…
Types of LED Bulb
LED bulbs and energy cost LED bulbs are one of the easiest ways to save on your energy bills – take a look at our GU10 halogen vs LED comparison to see just how much you can save. Obviously these…
Low Energy LED Bulbs
Introduction to low energy lighting Traditional incandescent bulbs work by passing an electric current through an extremely thin filament which becomes very hot, thereby emitting light. Of all the electricity that goes through the filament, only a small proportion is…
A buyer’s guide to choosing the right LED lighting
A Buyer’s Guide to choosing the right LED bulb If you have been a regular follower of TheGreenAge blog, you will know that we are huge supporters of the LED lighting revolution. Not only do LED lights offer up to…