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The Best LED Reading Lamps

By On May 7, 2012 · 11 Comments

The small size and directional light output of LEDs make them ideal for personal reading lights, and they are energy efficient too. Here are some of the best LED reading lamps:

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Lighting Costs Cut By 90% Using Intelligent LEDs

By On September 13, 2011 · Leave a Comment

A company called Digital Lumens has introduced product that networks LED lights together to form an “intelligent” lighting system. The system can turn on lights if people are present in a room, and adjust brightness levels over the course of a day. Overall, the system can cut lighting costs by 90% [...]

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LED Lamps That Glow With Warm White Light

By On August 26, 2011 · 1 Comment

LED Lamps With Warm White Illumination:

Koncept Z-Bar ($165) and i-Tower ($195) Pablo Designs LIM L Floor ($350) Cree XLamp XR-E Warm White LED Lantern ($25)

The color temperature of light is measured in degrees Kelvin. Lower-temperature white LEDs (around 2,000-4,000 K) are warm (yellowish [...]

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16 Million Color LED Lamps Now Available

By On June 7, 2008 · 3 Comments

Last year, Philips showed off their LivingColor lamps at a media event. Each compact light can illuminate 16 million unique colors, all of which can be controlled via an included wireless RF remote. You can set any remote to control up to [...]

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The Best LED Desk Lamps

By On February 1, 2008 · 13 Comments

Update: We’ve posted a new review of the best LED Desk Lamps for 2009.

LEDs really shine as reading lights and desk lamps. LEDs have a directed beam, so they do not disturb others when used as reading lights (in bed for example). LEDs also do not get hot to the touch, so [...]

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The Most Efficient Candle: Palm Oil Candles

By On September 6, 2007 · 8 Comments

Most candles commonly found in households are made using low-grade paraffin (a petroleum by-product). They contain many impurities which are emitted into the air as the candle burns. These low-quality candles also tend to use wicks which are made with a metal core like zinc or possibly lead. This is not optimal. A good [...]

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Olive Oil Lamps

By On September 2, 2006 · 1 Comment

Lehman’s is now offering these newly upgraded olive oil lamps with stands. Olive oil is a renewable, non-petroleum fuel which burns without fumes or odor. You can also burn any vegetable oil, or liquid fat or grease in these lamps. The makers of the lamps also publish a booklet entitled [...]

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Lexon Dolmen LED Light

By On December 26, 2005 · Leave a Comment

This efficient LED Light was created by designers Marco Pulga and Luca Artioli for Lexon of France. It runs on only 4 AA batteries. The lamp is 5″ square in size. The intensity of the light can be adjusted, and you can also set the light to turn off after period of time. Available for [...]

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Smart LED Candle Light

By On December 26, 2005 · 7 Comments

We featured some LED candles from Phillips previously but these lamps are available for only $9.95. The LEDs inside this lamp simulate a real candle. It’s powered by three rechargeable or regular AAA batteries. Available from CB2. Found via Better Living Through Design.

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Aeonic LED Lamp

By On November 10, 2005 · Leave a Comment

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