LED basics
The numbers on the box, what they mean and which ones matter.
7 guides
LED basics · 8 minBest LED bulbs UK: the light bulbs I'd buy for every fittingStandard, GU10, candle, dimmable, home office and smart: what to buy.
LED basics · 12 minChoosing the right lighting for every room: a complete guideRoom by room: what light goes where, how bright, and which white.
LED basics · 6 minCRI vs colour temperature: what's the difference?Two numbers on every LED box, and why you need to check both.
LED basics · 10 minHow many lumens do I need? Room-by-room table and calculatorTotal lumens for every room, with a calculator for your own measurements.
LED basics · 12 minLED dimmer switches: which to buy and why LEDs flickerTrailing edge, minimum load, how many bulbs, and how to stop the flicker.
LED basics · 12 minLight bulb fittings explained: B22, E27, GU10 and moreBayonet or screw, GU10 or MR16: what the codes mean and how to tell yours.
LED basics · 8 minWhat is colour temperature? Warm vs cool lighting explainedKelvin, warm white, cool light and daylight bulbs, explained plainly.