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LED Lighting

LED lighting uses light-emitting diodes in place of a filament or discharge tube, and here it covers the linear and decorative side of the range: LED tape and flex, aluminium tape profiles, linkable striplights, rope, string and festoon lights, plus G4 COB lamps and Energizer filament bulbs. Most of the collection comes from LYYT and Knightsbridge, with Mercury torches and work lights and QTX UV lamps.

Choosing LED Lighting

LED lights give energy-efficient light, and include 12V and 24V LED tape and flex with the aluminium profiles and drivers that house and power them, plus decorative LED string lights and a rechargeable lantern. Much of this collection is linear lighting that is cut, joined and powered as a system, so choose the tape, its voltage and its housing together.

Tape and flex

LED tape and flex come in 12V and 24V versions, with Knightsbridge LFC24 flex in lengths including 1, 3 and 5 metres and reels of 30 and 50 metres, in warm white, cool white, daylight, single colours, RGB and RGBW. Knightsbridge LFC24CCT flex adjusts from 2700K to 6000K, and COB tape such as the LYYT 156.665UK gives a seamless line without visible dots.

Protection rating

IP20 tape is for dry interiors such as shelves and coves, IP65 and IP67 versions for kitchens, bathrooms and outdoors, and IP68 tape for the wettest positions.

Profiles, connectors and control

Aluminium tape profiles, in forms including surface, plaster-in, crowned and corner, hide the tape and spread its light, finished with end caps. Solderless connectors join lengths, and the Knightsbridge LEDFRA8 RF touch remote dims and sets colour temperature up to 288W.

ProductExampleKey figure
LED flex, 24VLFC24HLCW1300lm/m, 30 metre reel
DIY LED tape kitLYYT 153.722UK5m, 12Vdc, IP65
COB LED tape kitLYYT 153.806UK5m, 24V, 1001 lm/m
Linkable striplightUCLED22CW22W, 1730 lumens
Rope lightLYYT 155.015UK45m, IP44, dimmable
G4 COB lampG4COB11.5W, 185lm, 2700K
Filament bulbEnergizer S128588W E27, 1060lm

Decorative and portable lighting

LYYT rope lights are rated IP44, as are string and festoon lights such as the heavy duty 155.406UK and the connectable 155.680UK festoon, for outdoor use. Mercury rechargeable torches and LYYT PIR strip lights cover portable and cupboard lighting, and QTX supplies UV blacklight lamps, including a 400W E40 bulb at 365nm.

Brands we stock in LED Lighting

Energizer, ESP, GJD, Knightsbridge, LYYT, Mercury, QTX and Texecom.

LYYT and Knightsbridge make most of the range.

Related categories

For lamps see LED bulbs and Lighting; for outdoor area lighting LED floodlights; for ceiling and wall fittings indoor lighting; and for escape routes LED emergency lighting. Energizer's full range is in Energizer products.

Frequently asked questions

Can LED lights run on 240V mains?

Yes, many LED lights run directly from the UK mains, including LED lamps for standard lampholders, downlights, panels and floodlights, which have their driver built in. LED tape and some low-voltage fittings run at 12V or 24V instead and need a separate LED driver. Check the voltage marked on the fitting before connecting it. The range here includes mains LED lamps, LED tape and LED drivers.

What does LED stand for in LED lights?

LED stands for light-emitting diode, a semiconductor that gives off light when current passes through it. Unlike a filament bulb, it makes light without heating a wire until it glows, which is why LED lights use far less energy. LEDs are used in lamps, tape, panels, floodlights and security lights. The range here includes LED lamps, LED tape and LED security lights.

How long do LED lights last?

LED lights typically last many years, with rated lives of tens of thousands of hours, far longer than halogen or incandescent bulbs. Real life depends on heat, how often they are switched and the quality of the driver, so fittings with good heat sinking and ventilation usually last longer. Check the rated life on the packaging or in the maker's details when comparing products.

How do LED lights work?

LED lights work by passing a small direct current through a semiconductor chip, which releases energy as light. A driver converts the mains supply into the direct current the chips need, either built into the lamp or fitted separately for LED tape. In white LEDs, a phosphor coating turns blue light from the chip into white light of a set colour temperature.

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