BeamLED's LED Buyer's Guide

Beam LED The Online LED Store LED Buyer's Guide How to pick the perfect LED bulb For first time buyers, choosing the right LED can seem like a daunting task. Lumens, bulb shape, base fittings, with so many factors to consider, it's easy to see why you would get overwhelmed. Thankfully, BeamLED have come up with this handy infographic to make the process easier. We've split it into 3 sections: LED identification, Fitting identification, and extra tips and advice. Pick your LED INSIDE OUTSIDE Will your light be used inside or outside? Does it need to change colour? Floodlight NO YES Ideal for lighting up wide spaces, floodlights are perfect for landscape lighting and outdoor events. Floodlights come in many varieties, including ones with colour changing bulbs and PIR motion sensors. RGB (Remote Controlled) These playful bulbs are controlled with a remote and cycle through the colour spectrum depending on the situation. These bulbs are suited for locations that require mood lighting. Will you be showcasing something in your room? YES Spotlight NO These lights are designed to shine bright lights on small, focused areas, making them suitable for display cases and overhead, recessed lighting. These lights come in two common forms: COB and SMD. SMALL Do you need a small light or a wide dispersed light? WIDE Candle Bulb A-Line Bulb These bulbs resemble the shape of a candle flame and are most suited for decorative fixtures. Designed to fit wall sconces and chandeliers, candle bulbs provide ambient lighting for any space. These bulbs are multi-purpose and for those in need of dispersed light. Ideal for general room lighting, A-line bulbs can also be used for reading lamps and as hallway lights too. Find Your Base B15 Bayonet B22 Bayonet E14 (SES) E27 (ES) 15 mm 22 mm 14 mm Found in: A-Line bulbs, Candle bulbs Found in: A-Line bulbs, Candle bulbs, Found in: A-Line bulbs, Candle bulbs, Found in: RGB (Rempte controlled), RGB (Remote controlled) Spotlights Spotlights, A-Line bulbs, Candle bulbs G9 GU10 MR11 MR16 9 mm 5.3 mm Found in: Spotlights Found in: Spotlights Found in: Spotlights Found in: Spotlights Tips and Tricks Most LED bulbs come with a warranty. Confident, high quality manufacturers 12V bulbs (MR11 & MR16) will often require a change of power supply when switching from will have longer warranties on their lights. halogen to LED. This is because the wattage of the old lighting transformers is too high. Check both the maximum and minimum wattage of your fittings and the bulbs before purchasing. Lumens are the measurement for brightness, not watts. Leam how many Floodlights with PIR sensors are ideal for security while non PIRS are good for lumens you need so you don't end up buying a bulb that's too bright or too dim for your needs. continuous lighting. Smaller areas need lower wattage (10W-20W), while larger, commerical areas like car parks need higher wattage (50W-100W). Not all dimmable LEDS are compatible with traditional dimmer switches. When deciding beam angles for spotlights: 60°- Directional light for lighting focal points (pictures, omaments, etc) 90°- Good all rounder Check if your bulb is compatible before buying, or consider replacing your dimmer switch to a LED-friendly one. 120°- Wide spread light used for room lighting. Can be used in single spotlights or bar lights. For the full guide, visit: beamled.com/info/blog/led-buying -guide-handy-led-comparison-guide