Blog - Page 5

2026-09-19

L70, B50, TM-21 and LM-80 decoded. Understand what 50,000-hour LED strip ratings really mean and how temperature changes the real number.

2026-09-19

CRI is not enough on camera. Learn TLCI/ELI and TM-30 for LED strips in film, TV, virtual production and broadcast sets to avoid green/magenta skin.

2026-09-19

Why outdoor LED strip and neon installs fail after storms, and how to select and wire SPDs (kV ratings, DMX signal surge protection) for long life.

2026-09-19

Power factor and THD explained for commercial LED strip projects. Learn why PF 0.9+ and low THD drivers matter for code approval and efficiency.

2026-09-19

How LED color binning and ANSI C78.377 quadrants affect multi-reel projects. Learn how factories bin LEDs and how to order matched strips.

2026-09-18

UGR glare rating explained and how anti-glare diffused neon LED strips reduce discomfort glare for offices, galleries and corridors.

2026-09-18

TM-30 Rf/Rg vs traditional CRI Ra: what each measures, why TM-30 is more accurate, and which metric to specify for LED strip lighting.

2026-09-18

What SDCM and MacAdam ellipses mean for LED strip colour consistency: 3-step vs 5-step binning, specifying matched reels and avoiding shifts.

2026-09-18

LED strip luminous efficacy explained: lumens per watt, how COB vs SMD and density affect lm/W, and how to compare efficiency accurately.

2026-09-18

LED strip flicker explained: flicker percentage, flicker index and PstLM, why cheap drivers flicker, and how to choose flicker-free strips.

2026-09-18

CRI R9 explained: what negative R9 means for reds, skin and food, how to read R9/Ra specs, and which high-CRI LED strips to specify.

2026-09-18

How to keep LED strip color consistent across reels: same color bin, batch matching, CCT tolerance and ordering tips to avoid mismatched runs.