News & Blog – LED Lighting Tips and Guides

Tyylikäs sisustus, jossa pitkä LED-nauha oikein – syöttö, jännite ja teho ilman ongelmia. Koti valaistus.

Long LED Strip Installation Guide – Power Supply, Voltage and Wattage Without Problems

Power supply and voltage are crucial when installing long LED strips. Learn how to calculate them properly and avoid common problems.

LED-valaistuksen lumenit ja CRI sisustusvalaistuksessa modernissa olohuoneessa.

CRI, Lumens and Light Quality – What Really Matters in LED Lighting

LED lighting lumens and CRI are key factors in lighting quality. This guide covers everything important about choosing LED strips for your home.

LED-valonauha saumattomaan valaisuun – Vältä pisteet modernilla COB-tekniikalla keittiössä.

What is a COB LED strip? COB vs SMD explained

COB (Chip-on-Board) LED strips pack hundreds of tiny LED chips under a continuous phosphor coating, creating seamless, dotless light. Unlike traditional SMD strips that produce visible light dots, COB technology offers 180° beam angles, CRI>90 colour rendering and a professional finish ideal for modern kitchens, bathrooms and indirect lighting.

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Kaksi eri tehoista LED-nauhaa rinnakkain valaistuna – vasemmalla tehokas COB-nauha, oikealla tavallinen SMD-nauha

LED Strip Power and Light Output – What Do Lumens Really Tell Us?

What is the difference between 10 W/m and 15 W/m LED strip? And how many lumens do you need for a kitchen or for indirect lighting? In this guide, we will explain what LED strip power and light output really mean.
Lähikuva lämminsävyisesti hehkuvasta LED-nauhasta, joka kaartuu tummalla puupinnalla. Taustalla näkyy langaton LED-kaukosäädin ja pyöritettävä himmennin, jotka mahdollistavat kirkkauden ja värilämpötilan säädön.

LED strip dimming – how and with what technology can it be done?

Learn how to dim LED strips using various control methods – wireless remote controls, wall-mounted controllers, smart lighting, or traditional dimmers. Clear instructions, product tips, and links to Valotehdas online store solutions to help you find the right dimming method for your project.