LEDs or Light Emitting Diodes are a form of semi-conductor.  They do not have the gas filled chambers or lighting filaments associated with conventional lamp types.  When you pass a current through the LED it results in the required outcome of light or electroluminescence.   Croclights LEDs present many advantages over conventional light sources including lower energy consumption, longer lifetime, improved robustness, smaller size, faster switching and greater durability and reliability.

Croclights LEDs do cost more to purchase compared to the more conventional energy (in)efficient lamps.  This upfront cost is offset by increased reliability, lower energy bills and longevity and can often be paid back within as little as 9 months of purchase (depending on how often the LED is used).  After this period you will actually be saving money on your utility bills and replacement lamp costs for many years to come.  Not forgetting you will also be doing your bit for the environment too!

A single kilowatt-hour of electricity will generate 1.34 pounds (610 gm) of CO2 emissions.  Assuming the average light bulb is on for 10 hours a day, a single 50-watt halogen lamp will generate 250 pounds (114 kg) of CO2 every year.  The 8 watt Croclights equivalent will only be responsible for 40 pounds (18 kg) of CO2 over the same time span.  A building’s carbon footprint from lighting alone can be reduced by a staggering 68% by exchanging all conventional style lamps for Croclights.  It is our mission to help reduce your long-term costs and yours to help make a difference toward a cleaner, greener future.

Croclights LEDs have been specifically designed to replace existing lamps with minimum fuss.  Our lamps are currently in use across a broad array of buildings from residential homes, public houses to large hotels and factories.

LEDs are available in a huge array of colours.  From Ultra Violet and Infra Red (not supplied by Croclights) which are invisible to the human eye, right the way through the visible colour spectrum and, also, white.   Our most popular colours are variants of white although we do offer colour changing LEDs using remote control systems.  Perfect for changing the lighting to match your mood!

Yes, in most cases.  You have to ensure you check the type of lamp, the cap or connecting fitting at its base before you make your purchase.  If you’re not sure then do not hesitate to contact our team who will be more than happy to assist.

We always encourage the complete removal of existing transformer(s) and instead reverting back to mains power and fitting our 230V lamps, which will improve efficiency even more.  The other option would be to purchase our high quality wire wound 12V transformers.  Due to a reduction in manufacturing standards most 12V transformers used today are the inexpensive electronic types which are often not compatible, use and waste significant amounts of energy and break down frequently. Our recommendation is to remove any transformers completely, then there’s less to go wrong and most importantly, it works out cheaper in the long run!

Some LEDs can but Croclights do not produce UV or IR light. 

Yes, compact fluorescents / CFLs do use less energy compared to conventional incandescent lamps or halogens.  Although CFLs are initially attractive their performance and environmental qualities fall short when compared to LEDs.  CFLs usually take between 30 seconds and 2 minutes to reach full lighting power compared to Croclights LEDs giving instant full light power when the switch is activated. More worryingly, CFLs contain harmful substances such as mercury whereas Croclights contain no harmful or dangerous substances.  In contrast to Croclights LEDs huge 50,000 hour life, CFLs typically only last for around 5000 hours (and even less for cheaper super market varieties).

Whilst it is not illegal to use incandescent lamps, they are being phased out of production within the EU and the rest of the world by 2012.  The ban which initially only related to frosted/pearl effect lamps and any lamps over 100W is going to be extended to all incandescent lamps by 2012, and include other inefficient lamps by 2015. The incandescent bulb is little changed since it was first produced by Thomas Edison in the 19th Century and with new lower energy technology available, the time has come to switch.

Yes, all LEDs give off heat as a bi-product of the current passing through the semi-conductor.  However, Croclights do not reach the extreme high temperatures experienced using halogen and/or incandescent type lighting.  This means more energy is turned into light, far less is wasted and, ultimately, you benefit from a reduced energy cost!

Lumens are the measurement units of "luminous flux." This is the total number of packets of light that is created by a source of light and resulting brightness.  You will find lumens stated for each of our lamps on the individual product specification in the Croclights Direct section.

Croclights typically produce a much cleaner type of light than a standard halogen or incandescent lamp as there is no radiant glare.  Croclights reduce the amount of wasted light by focusing the light where you need it most, not dispersing it around the room as much as conventional lamps.  Colour Temperature charts are used to indicate the type of light to be expected.

No, Croclights LEDs currently do not offer a dimmable option however we hope to present an affordable solution that really works soon.  We are working on a LED range that would allow you to use our dimmable lamps without having to replace your dimmers.  Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to know when.

Power factor is the ratio of true power or watts to apparent power or volt amps. They are identical only when current and voltage are in phase which would translate into a power factor of 1.0.  Croclights LEDs have a power factor of 0.85.

Unlike much of the competition Croclights LEDs have been UK specified and designed to produce exceptional lighting levels  whilst still maintaining a very low energy requirement for each lamp.  All Croclights LED and chip arrays are of the very highest quality. Unfortunately, this cannot not be said of all the LEDs available especially many lamps found online whicgh often lead to disappointment.  Croclights provide an accurate guide to the lighting level you can expect to achieve with each listed product.  For example, we would compare our 3W GU10 LED with a 30W-35W GU10 Halogen lamp. You can trust our comparison statements, and if you are not entirely satisfied, Croclights offer a “Total Satisfaction Guarantee”.  Please contact us for further information on our promise.

Most of our products are manufactured in China (Guangdong Province).  The decision was made to keep manufacturing costs to an absolute minimum and pass these saving on to you, our client.  At this very early stage in the development of LED technology (LEDs are relatively new to the lighting market) it is important to us to make our products affordable to everyone.  It is our aim to bring our manufacturing home to the EU as soon as costs and technology permit.  All Croclights products have been designed and specified in the UK.  

Croclights GU10s and MR16s are made of aluminium and glass and can be disposed of safely at your local recycling centre.  If you are unsure or cannot locate a recycling centre then please contact us so that you can return any lamps using  our FREEPOST address.