LEDs - The truth and the hype

Much has been written about the benefits of using LEDs for lighting applications and there is a stampede of manufacturers and installers offering LEDs in place of existing lamp sources. Under the header 'Pigs might fly', the men in white coats at Mike Stoane Lighting presented a useful and interesting demonstration of the capabilities and drawbacks of LEDs in lighting and how careful luminiare and lighting design are required when working with them. We are delighted that the explanation boards that accompanied the various working displays have been made available as a PDF file. We trust it will help you to cut through the all the hype.

Sustainable design

Also on show for the first time was the New tadpole LED spotlight. This tiny piece of thoughtful engineering is not only the smallest such product but has these fabulous features:

• Lockable pan and tilt adjustments
• Re-buildable design to accommodate updates and LED developments
• Interchangeable lens facility
• New CREE XRE LED can be driven at various levels of current to customise light output appropriate to lighting design

LED - Truths and hype PDF