LED Waves Blog

LED Light Strips, Wall Washers and Rail Lights on Sale!

Posted on January 30, 2012 by LED Waves

Eagle-eyed shoppers may have noticed several new American-made exclusive LED light bulbs rolling out of our online store (more on those later). To keep up with these new additions, we’re continually adding to our LED Clearance section. Check out these freshly marked down items!

The Ottawa is a UL listed flexible LED light strip that can go underwater. Available in 19.5 foot sections in either warm white (~3500K) or cool white (~6000K). For $99, that’s a whole lot of LEDs.
We’ve also added the Fifth Avenue High Power LED Wall Washer to our Clearance section! Sturdy, simple, and with a built-in driver, this light bar connects directly to 120v AC. High brightness at only $210.

While we’re on the subject of lighting clearance, head over to our sister store at LightWavesConcept.com. All Rail Lights are 75% off! These 120v fixtures add effortless style and modernity to hotels, restaurants or home constructions.

We offers discounts by quantity on everything we sell, so give us a call at 1(800) 986-0169 if you’re starting a big project. Together, LED Waves and Light Waves Concept are dedicated to providing the best values to you, our valuable customers.

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Refrigerators Meat Their Match With LED Lights

Posted on January 27, 2012 by LED Waves

Kansas State University researchers compared meat refrigerators with different lighting technologies and revealed that LED lights extend products’ shelf life for the longest time. LED lights came out the winner in three different tests – measuring the rate of discoloration, rancidity, and efficiency – scoring the bowling equivalent of a turkey.

These findings are not surprising, given that LED light sources do not emit heat. The most common refrigerator lights are fluorescent. Not only do these lights contribute to a higher ambient temperature (which speeds up spoiling), but the glass bulbs are prone to breakage.

LED lights, on the other hand are solid-state and safely housed in plastic. (So even extremely ham-fisted operators won’t shatter them.) Also worth noting is that the wavelengths of LEDs delay discoloration – a major factor in shoppers’ buying decisions.

Considering the energy efficiency, the delayed rate of spoilage (meaning less unsold beef that must be marked down or worse, chucked out), and the reduced need for replacements, LED lighting has emerged as the best, most money-saving option for commercial refrigeration units. So if you’re in the meat business and your fluorescent lights are giving you beef, don’t be a chicken! Join the LED Revolution.

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LED Lights That Keep Americans Employed

Posted on January 25, 2012 by LED Waves

FWIW this was the lighting situation going on above the President.

Did you watch the State of the Union address last night? (If not, watch the video or read the transcript here.) Big ups to fellow American businesses that are bringing jobs back to our great country!

LED Waves is doing our part to help reinvigorate the economy by designing, engineering and manufacturing LED lights in our facility here in Brooklyn. (And it doesn’t hurt that we’re helping businesses and homeowners lower their energy costs while we’re at it.)

Look for the American flag on a growing number of items in our product line. Here are the regional specialties we’ve been cooking up lately:

The Los Angeles LED MR-16: a 4.5 Watt bulb comparable to a 50 Watt halogen
The Dallas LED PAR20: an 8 Watt spot to replace a 75 Watt downlight
The Chicago LED PAR30: a great value that’s even more valuable as it’s on sale now!
The New York LED PAR38: An insanely bright flood light AND DOE’s Lighting Facts Product boasting the highest efficacy in its class
The Midtown: our most popular LED recessed light
The Genesys LED T8: a cure for the common fluorescent tube light. Office drones rejoice!

Looking around our facility, a particularly moving line from Obama’s speech comes to mind: “Our workers are the most productive on Earth, and if the playing field is level, I promise you – America will always win.”

Posted in fluorescent replacement, Green Companies, halogen, Jobs, LED Lights Made in the USA, LED Lustre, LED MR-16, LED PAR-20, LED PAR-30, LED PAR-38, LED replacement bulbs, LED T8 tube, NEW products, on sale | Leave a comment

New Jingle + 20% Off the Chicago LED PAR30!

Posted on January 23, 2012 by LED Waves

LED Waves is pleased to introduce our theme song, penned by award-winning internet superstar Jonathan Mann! Jonathan is a friend of ours who has written and posted a new song a day since January 2009. Watch the LED Waves video on the Song a Day Mann channel and check out his site to read his blog, hire him, and learn how he pulls off writing a song a day.

Catchy, huh?

We’re also excited about the new sale on Chicago PAR30 LED Light Bulbs! Built with Cree XP-G LEDs, the Chicago is a highly efficient Lighting Facts Product that brings us great pride. That’s because it was conceived, designed and built here in our Brooklyn office! Since that saves us on international freight, the Chicago is already the best value in our line of LED PAR30s.
To help spread the word, we are offering the non-dimmable Chicago at 20% off! An LED flood of such quality and performance is unheard of at this price point so make sure to order yours before the sale ends on January 31st, 2012.

Pricing by quantity is available across the entire LED Waves product line. Give us a call at 1(800)986-0169 if you have a large project coming up, if you have any technical questions, or if you know of a good way to get a catchy tune out of your head.

Posted in Brooklyn, CREE LEDs, LED Lighting, LED Lights Made in the USA, LED PAR-30, LEDs in the arts, on sale | Leave a comment

A Slam “Dunk” for Energy Savings

Posted on January 19, 2012 by LED Waves

Dunkin Donuts is celebrating their 500th store opening this Saturday in Chicago, Illinois: home of the first coffee shop over 50 years ago (and namesake for our acclaimed PAR30 LED light bulb made in the USA). Their new location boasts energy upgrades such as LED light fixtures and water-saving toilets and sinks. Free WiFi ensures fewer newspapers littering the store.

The grand opening of the high-efficiency Dunkin Donuts at 3206 W 111th Street will feature giveaways and special appearances by local Chicago celebrities like NBA mascot Benny the Bull. The first 500 patrons get a store mug and a $2 gift card, and everyone in attendance will be entered to win one of five $100 gift cards, two pairs of Bulls tickets, two pairs of Blackhawk tickets and a bike.

There are a lot of [secret and not-so-secret] Dunkin Donuts fanatics in the LED Waves office, so we’re happy to hear of this new eco-conscious direction for the company. If America runs on Dunkin, then by association America will be running on lower energy.

via redeye

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LED Waves’ Most Valuable PAR38 on Sale Now!

Posted on January 17, 2012 by LED Waves

Hel-low! We’ve been lowering prices in our LED PAR38 section. It was easy with the New York because it’s one of many products we make in our own facility in Brooklyn. This saves us on international freight, enabling us to offer these high quality LED bulbs at crazy low prices. That makes the New York an LED Waves MVP: Most Valuable PAR38!

Our customers also highly value this PAR38. Maybe it’s because of the DOE’s Lighting Facts label, which backs up our performance claims. [In fact, it boasts the highest lumens per Watt in the LED PAR38 category!] Maybe it’s the latest Cree XP-G chips inside – the industry’s gold standard of quality and reliability. Or perhaps it’s the 5 year warranty, which we stamp on everything made in the USA under our watchful eyes.

The New York LED PAR38 is available in Warm, Neutral and Cool white; with beam angles ranging from Narrow-spot (8°), Spot (15°), Flood (30°) to Wide-flood (60°). And if you want to put this on a dimmer, you can get the Dimmable New York PAR38 for just a few bucks more.

And now all Non-dimming Warm White New York LED PAR38 LED Light Bulbs are on sale at 20% off! Supplies are limited, so order yours quickly.

Not looking for a PAR38 replacement right now? Our LED Specialists can help you with any commercial or residential lighting venture. Call us at 1(800)986-0169 and we’ll help find the Most Valuable Product for you.

Posted in Brooklyn, CREE LEDs, Dimmable LED lights, directional LEDs, energy savings, LED downlight, LED Lights Made in the USA, LED PAR38, on sale | Leave a comment

James Monroe Elementary Joins the LED Revolution

Posted on January 13, 2012 by LED Waves

A Washington school made local headlines last week when it switched all its overhead lights to LED panels. The conversion at James Monroe Elementary is believed to be the first one of its scale in a US public school.

According to King 5 News, “Many teachers at the school say the LED light is a ‘warmer light,’ better for teaching and learning. One kindergarten teacher said she no longer needs her reading glasses in the classroom.”

Each LED panel light is estimated to last 15 years, so school officials are excited about the return on their investment with the replacement costs and energy savings. The new lights also offer controls – unlike fluorescent technology. Dimming does not affect the LEDs’ color temperature – unlike incandescent technology.

It’s always great to hear about schools joining the LED revolution because they stand to save so much on energy. When you think about the electricity-powered devices in an average grade school classroom, there isn’t a lot beyond HVAC and lighting. (Except for the few occasions when a teacher pushes in the AV cart and everyone gets to watch a video – by the way, that ruled! But only a little bit more than energy-efficient lights.)

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Longer Lasting LEDs Let You Repurpose Your Ladder!

Posted on January 10, 2012 by LED Waves

The outstanding lifespan of LED lights allow adopters to go longer and longer without replacements. Take, for example, our Midtown LED recessed light fixture. We build it ourselves here in Brooklyn using only Cree’s XLamp XP-G chips.

The XP-G was chosen specifically for our down light because it’s the brightest + most efficient chip for directional lighting applications. It’s also the first LED that’s racked up 10,000 hours of LM-80 test data, which really speaks to its long lasting performance.

Once the Midtown LED recessed light is installed in the ceiling it’s kind of a set-it-and-forget-it type of deal; you can take that ladder out of commission, enjoy the energy efficiency and quality of light and not even think of replacements for years – maybe even a lifetime.

What to do with that ladder in the meantime? If you have no other high-altitude home improvements on the horizon, why not make some cool shelves out of it? After all, we could all use some more storage space.

You can add a couple of boards to make a full-sized bookcase:

Add length and drama with multiple ladders and longer boards:

Or go the easy route and just prop the ladder against the wall for a quick-and-dirty tchotchke display:

Happy DIY! More ladder-upcycling ideas here.

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LED Track Lighting, Two Ways

Posted on January 5, 2012 by LED Waves

LED lights provide the best solution for track systems, hands down. With low-wattage, they create less wear and tear on a low voltage power supply (while saving money on electric bills). They also last longer, allowing users to go years without replacements. And since they’re directional, LEDs are perfect for track and cable systems, which are essentially a series of spot lights.

Our Flex II LED track lighting kit with NeoCone fixtures, featured at the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas.

LED Waves has everything you need for LED track lighting. We recently introduced the 12V TrackWave and the Flex II kits to our online store. Each kit comes with ten feet of track and mounting hardware, a power supply, and a number of fixtures + LED MR16 light bulbs in the beam angle and color temperature of your choice. These kits are an excellent option for new constructions.

Some track systems take Edison-base bulbs rather than bi-pin bulbs. For those, see our LED spot light bulbs ranging from PAR16 to PAR38. The PAR number refers to the size of the light head: Divide it by 8 to get the diameter in inches. KNOWLEDGE.

The Agios Nikolaos III is a new addition to our LED PAR16s. Its sleek design complements any track fixture. The Agios Nikolaos III a 7.5 Watt replacement for a 65 Watt incandescent bulb, and it’s dimmable, too! Built with Cree XLamp XP-G LEDs, the brightest LED technology available.

Contact us if you have any additional questions about LED track lighting. Whether your questions are about quantity pricing, beam angles, color temperature, or power supplies – LED Waves has the answers to get you on the right track!

Posted in CREE LEDs, directional LEDs, energy savings, halogen, incandescent, LED cable lighting, LED light bulb, LED PAR16, LED replacement bulbs, LED track lighting, NEW products | Leave a comment

Start a New LED Lighting Project for a New Year

Posted on January 3, 2012 by LED Waves

Happy New Year! LED Waves is here to help you to save money AND energy in 2012. It’s a great time to turn over a new leaf with LED lights.

Once you’ve dreamed up your lighting project, you need to find a way to power it. We have LED power supplies for a wide range of applications – even underwater!

The M60 LED Power Supply was a big seller in 2011. Compatible with a low voltage magnetic or incandescent dimmer, this power supply is as versatile as it is dependable. In fact, we’ve never had one fail on us! The M60 has a maximum load capacity of 60 Watts, which is more than enough for most energy-saving LED lighting projects. But if you’re going big, we also have the 100 Watt M100 and the 150 Watt M150 LED Power Supplies.

For large orders, customizations or technical questions call us at 1(800)986-0169. If your goal is to save energy this year, LED Waves will help you keep that resolution!