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When we talk about decorating businesses with LED lights, the first thing we think of is commercial premises where people come and go continuously. Clothing stores, coffee shops or bakeries come to mind. We may even remember a hotel lobby that caught our eye. Although any space can be decorated with style, we always associate … Read More
A closed-circuit television is a surveillance system that uses security cameras and that we can find more and more frequently, even in domestic environments. Elements of a CCTV system The simplest implementation of this type of system consists of a camera connected to a monitor or recording unit. From this starting point, the installation can … Read More
The welfare of workers is a major concern of any company and here lighting plays a key role. When choosing LED lighting in offices it is important to know what type of activity is going to be carried out in each space, how many workers occupy the area and how the furniture is going to … Read More
Saving energy at home is something that not only benefits the environment, but also our pocket. In Ledkia we want to offer you several ways to reduce energy consumption. Some are simply small gestures, others require a little more effort or investment, but all are more than compensated once put into practice. Here are more … Read More
Dimmable LED bulbs allow us to play with the power of the light emitted, creating different environments by changing the visual appearance and the mood of the space. It is important to note that in addition to the bulb itself we need a dimmer (regulator) to adjust the light intensity. There are also products to … Read More
Enjoying an intelligent lighting system is one of the many advantages of having a ‘Smart Home’. This type of systems, such as Philips Hue, allows you to manage the lights from your cell phone and for this we have to choose between some of the apps available on the market. The best Apps for Philips … Read More
Decorating with LED strips offers a thousand and one possibilities. They are able to illuminate any space and adjust to the size we need, we can join them or cut them according to function to place them even in the most inaccessible corner we can imagine. They are very easy to use, illuminate in an … Read More
Color psychology studies the effect of colors on human behavior. As part of psychology, understood as a medical science, it is considered an immature discipline. Nevertheless, in other fields such as design, fashion, advertising or architecture, its study is taken into account. Origin of color psychology The history of color begins with Aristotle and his … Read More
LED technology has undoubtedly changed our environment, or at least the way we light it, but what is behind the history of LEDs? Let’s discover the origins of the technology that has revolutionized the lighting market. Discovery of the LED Electroluminescence, a phenomenon we have discussed before, is not new. It was first observed by … Read More
Electroluminescence is a characteristic of some materials, usually semiconductors, which emit light when exposed to a certain current or a sufficiently strong electric field. This technology is not a recent discovery; for example, in 1960 Chrysler was already incorporating electroluminescent panels in its vehicles. One of its main characteristics is the type of light it … Read More
The color rendering index(CRI) is a numerical value that summarizes the ability of a light source, such as an LED ceiling light, to render colors compared to natural light (CRI=100). This measure takes into account the response of the human eye. How CRI is calculated The CRI value of a light source is calculated by … Read More
Having a well-lit work area, whether for studying or working, is very important. An LED flexo lamp is the best ally for students and, in fact, for anyone who works at a desk. We must take into account some details when choosing the most suitable one. With this small article we will try to help … Read More
Lighting a basement correctly is not very different from lighting any other room, but with small particularities. As in the rest of the house, we will choose to illuminate at different levels, depending on the activities that will take place in the space. Think about how the basement will be used. Spending a few minutes … Read More
Thesmart home concept is evolving in several dimensions, from simple home automation to the digital home, and certainly one of the most interesting is in the field of lighting. Advantages of smart home lighting With a home automation lighting system it is possible to automate the operation of the different luminaires in the home. This … Read More
Lighting control systems are nothing more than the set of elements that regulate the behavior of one or more luminaires, depending on certain parameters. With the development of home automation and IoT ( Internet of Things), this type of system is the basis of modern lighting and, undoubtedly, of the future. Actively regulating and controlling … Read More
Drivers are the technological and efficient equivalent of the old ballasts used in fluorescent lamps and convert alternating current from the mains into direct current suitable for the lighting fixtures. In this way, the LED is protected from fluctuations in mains voltage and other power supply variations that could damage the luminaire. On previous occasions … Read More
Lighting a restaurant correctly is not a simple task. Lighting must be in line with the style of the restaurant and the type of dishes served, but it must also facilitate the work of cooks, waiters, etc. When defining what type of lights to use, what power or color temperature, we have to differentiate the … Read More