Monthly Archives: July 2011
An LED Light Combats Zombies, Criminal Masterminds
Really cool news coming from New Scientist: Researchers at Dermalog Identification Systems in Hamburg, Germany, are utilizing a special characteristic of LED light for use in fingerprint scanners. They found that living human tissue absorbs LED light at a rate … Continue reading
Posted in LEDs in the news, Lighting Science
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Greece Lighting!
Some of us here at LED Waves have ties to the nation of Greece, which is why many of our bulbs ended up with Greek-themed names. And if you’re lucky enough to have ever visited the area in the summertime, … Continue reading
Posted in CREE LEDs, Dimmable LED lights, LED downlight, LED MR-16, LED PAR-16, Light Waves Concept, Nichia LEDs, on sale
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Summer Price Cuts at LED Waves
Maybe it’s the heat – rumor has it, it’ll hit 110 in some parts of the city today! - but we’ve gotten a little scissor-happy here at LED Waves. Check out this sale on some of our most popular LED light … Continue reading
Posted in CREE LEDs, Dimmable LED lights, energy savings, LED light bulb, LED MR-16, on sale, Willow
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Visible Light Communications: Past, Present & Future
Early this week the NYT Bits Blog reported on the new LED light-based communications systems currently in development. Though this isn’t (yet) in the scope of what we normally do and sell at LED Waves, we’ve been following this new direction, as it illustrates the … Continue reading
Posted in directional LEDs, LED downlight, LEDs in the news, The Facts of Light
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Celebrating Higher Standards for Lighting
Last week the US House of Representatives convened on the BULB Act: a measure to overturn the 2012 efficiency standards for light bulbs set in place by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. The House ruled 233-193, with … Continue reading
Posted in CREE LEDs, energy savings, LED light bulb, LED MR-16, LEDs in the news, on sale, special offer
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BULB Act Fails, Puppies Win!
Earlier this week, LED Waves was waiting with baited breath to hear the House ruling on the BULB Act. On Wednesday we were happy to read the news that it did not get the 2/3 vote necessary to pass, and … Continue reading
Posted in energy savings, LED light bulb, LED replacement bulbs, LEDs in the news, special offer
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House to Vote on Repeal of Light Bulb Standards
It looks like the House will meet at noon today to vote on the BULB Act. This legislation, introduced by Representative Joe Barton of Texas, aims to repeal the energy efficiency standards in light bulbs (starting with 100 Watt incandescents … Continue reading
Posted in CFL, energy savings, incandescent, LEDs in the news
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The Source of All Your LED Lighting Powers
Let’s say you have a lighting project – whether it’s for a new construction, under cabinet, track or cable lighting, or even outdoor signage. You’ve picked out your LED lights, but how will you power them? LED Waves is here … Continue reading
Posted in Dimmable LED lights, LED cable lighting, LED controller, LED Power Supplies, Light Waves Concept
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Our Resident Product Safety Specialist
As our followers may know, Willow the dog is our mascot here at the LED Waves office. She’s pretty great for when we need a distraction or just something soft to cuddle. A few minutes ago the playing got a … Continue reading
Posted in Durable LED Lights, LED T8 tube, Willow
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Great Deals on LED Recessed Lights!
LED technology is revolutionizing the recessed lighting market. With low heat dissipation, low wattage, and long lifespans, switching to LED down lights is a no-brainer. Say good-bye to those burnt out halogen cans (not to mention your ladder), and say … Continue reading
Posted in Dimmable LED lights, LED downlight, LED recessed lights, Nichia LEDs
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