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What does the IK rating of a luminaire mean?
A product specification that is often unfamiliar to people is the IK rating of a light fixture. In this blog, we explain what IK ratings are and provide examples of... More information...
What are IP ratings?
One of the most commonly used specifications for a lamp or light fixture is its IP rating. In this blog, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about IP... More information...
What is LED lighting?
Nowadays, LED lighting is the most popular type of lighting on the market. But what exactly is LED lighting, and how does it work? More information...
What is the CRI or Ra value of my LED lamp?
You often see it listed in a light source’s specifications: the Color Rendering Index (CRI), or color rendering. It is usually a number between 70 and 90, followed by the... More information...
What does the UGR glare rating mean?
One of the terms that often appears in a lamp’s specifications or when creating a lighting plan is the UGR glare factor. Since this is often a relatively unfamiliar concept,... More information...
What does lux mean?
When you want to know how much light a particular light source emits, you often look at the number of lumens indicated on the lamp. However, this does not mean... More information...
What is the power factor of a lamp?
A specification that is not mentioned very often but is nevertheless certainly important is a lamp’s power factor. In English, this is also known as the load factor or power... More information...
What is Zigbee?
Zigbee is a term that often comes up in the world of smart home lighting. But what exactly is it? In this blog, we’ll explain what Zigbee is all about. More information...
What is Tuya?
Some products in our webshop feature Tuya smart control. This is a communication protocol that lets you control smart lighting via an app on your smartphone. But how exactly does... More information...