Lava lamps are generally quite reliable and can last for many years with proper care. But, Can lava lamps go bad? Yes, lava lamps can eventually wear out or expire like other lamps. Although most lava lamps do not have an expiration date, these lamps also burn out with time. How long do lava lamps … Read more
Did you see silverfish on the wall above your head or in the toilet when you woke up at night? Worried about how it enters a well-lit room with led lights? They appear to be frightening, unsightly, and unwelcome. One question came to mind when I was trying to get rid of them. Are silverfish … Read more
How can you charge your solar battery without a sun? Do you need a special charger for solar batteries? Or Can you charge solar light batteries in a charger? Yes, you can charge solar light batteries with a battery charger. Actually, you can charge any rechargeable battery with an alternate source. Solar batteries are just … Read more
A light bulb base is the part of a light bulb that connects it to the fixture or bulb socket. Light bulb bases and sockets are designed to hold the bulb securely and ensure electrical contact. Light bulb base sizes vary based on lighting technology, applications, and power requirements. Luckily, there are standards for light … Read more
If you want to switch to LEDs and are looking for the right product, you should know the term binning. But what is LED binning? And Why LED binning is important? LEDs, like other manufactured products, have material and process variations that yield products with the corresponding variation in performance. LEDs are binned and packaged … Read more
The length of a 60 W, 240 ω light bulb filament is 60 cm. 1) If the potential difference across the filament is 120 V, what is the strength of the electric field inside the filament?2) Suppose the length of the bulb’s filament was doubled without changing its diameter or the potential difference across it. … Read more
The IK rating means the degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment against external mechanical impacts or shocks in joules. The IK rating consists of two digits (00 to 10) after the term ‘IK’ (e.g. IK05). IK ratings are particularly important for lights and lighting fixtures that may be fitted in an area … Read more
During any festival you can often see them outside or by the window: LED candles that flicker in the dark and pose no risk of fire. Candles are also gaining ground in cemeteries. What is it with these wax candles and how does it work? Of course there are also big differences in the LED … Read more
The IP65 means the degree of protection against accidental contact and ingress of dust along with water jets from any direction. Here, “IP” stands for Ingress Protection, and the digits “65” describe the exact degree of protection against contact and the ingress of foreign bodies as well as water. You may have seen IP ratings … Read more
The beam angle of a light or lamp is the angle of light distribution or emission. This angle of lighting also determines how much area will be covered by light. Lamps come in a variety of beam angles from as narrow as 4 degrees to as wide as 120 degrees (e.g. SMD LEDs). For example, … Read more
