Guides, tutorials, news & more: The Emilum lighting blog
Concentrated specialist knowledge on the topics of LED light, lighting and its control. The following sections are available in the lighting blog:
Here you will find know-how contributions, articles and interesting facts on the topics of technology, LED and lighting. Best-practice examples are explained as well as the technical details of lighting.
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The 10 best tips for selecting LED spots
LED spotlights are a popular choice for lighting in living spaces, offices and smart homes. They provide excellent light quality, are energy-efficient and have a long service life. To give you the best possible support when choosing your recessed spotlights, we have collected the 10 best tips for LED spotlights.
Connecting and mounting LED strips
Fastening and connecting LED strips: Tips, tricks and best practice examples Attaching, connecting, shortening and connecting LED strips are the central topics of these instructions. Clear graphics, comprehensible explanations and practical examples provide you with the knowledge you need! We start with the accessories for LED strips in an informative
Color temperature, light color and Kelvin
The color temperature is measured in Kelvin (K) and describes the light color of white light. The right color temperature is essential for optimally illuminating rooms, creating the desired atmosphere and supporting vision that is easy on the eyes. Whether for living rooms, work or relaxation areas – the color
Compare lumens to watts and convert
Lumens in watts: comparison, conversion and best practice examples Converting lumens into watts, comparing and contrasting different light sources is the central topic of this article! Clear tables, explanations of the units, practical examples and important additional information are an integral part of this article. In the past, light sources
DMX Tutorial
DMX Tutorial: Basics and lots of interesting facts about DMX lighting control:
– What is DMX?
– How does DMX work?
– What to look out for when wiring?
– How to address correctly?
– When do I need a DMX splitter?
– What are the disadvantages of DMX?
These and many other questions are answered in detail in this tutorial
Units of light: lumen, lux, candela, CRI,…
Candela, lumen and lux are so-called photometric quantities and SI units (=international system of units) in lighting technology and lighting. We regularly evaluate and optimize these values in our in-house lighting laboratory and share our knowledge below. Comprehensible explanations and clear graphics explain the units of light and their differences.
COB LED strips: homogeneous light image in perfection
COB LED strips: A first overview COB LED strips are one of the most exciting technologies within LED strips. This article therefore deals extensively with all the topics relating to these products. COB technology is explained as well as the advantages and disadvantages. We go into detail about installation and
24V tunable white LED spot: 2200K – 5700K, CRI94
What is tunable white? Tunable White is a technology with adjustable color temperature of white light. The light color of the lighting can be adjusted manually or automatically between warm white and cool white. Tunable white spots The dimmable 24V tunable white led spot fits seamlessly into our large range
Watts were yesterday: which units you should actually pay attention to
Watt, lumen, lux, candela, NIT, kelvin, nanometer, …
I just want light, why does it have to be so complicated? It doesn’t have to be, here are the explanations
Indirect lighting
Indirect lighting: what can you expect in the article This comprehensive guest article by Rouven Buschauer (lighting designer and lighting planner) covers all the key areas relating to indirect lighting. From basic knowledge to various technologies and techniques to specific tips and ideas from professionals, everything is included. You will
How do you find the right power supply unit for LED strips and LED spots?
It’s not that difficult to find the right power supply unit for LED strips and LED spots if you know what’s important! This is exactly where we want to provide support with the following article.
Dim to Warm: Innovation in 24V lighting
What is Dim to Warm? Dim to Warm is an innovative technology that imitates the natural changes in sunlight, providing pleasant and flexible lighting. It differs from normal dimming in that not only is the light intensity of the LED lights reduced during the process, but the color temperature of
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