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Lux
Lux (Latin for light) is the amount of lumen beamed onto a surface of 1 m2, also known as lighting power. One lux equals one lumen per m2. Why then is this value not specified on packaging, you may...
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Wattage
Watt is one of the most famous units of light, viz. the unit that indicates consumption power. Power in Watt can be calculated by dividing labour (in Joule) by time (in seconds). From a strictly fo...
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What is a focused lamp?
The shape of a lamp is decisive for the width of its light beam. A focused lamp is a spot or reflector lamp, with a light beam that is narrower than 90°. An ornamental application of this type of l...
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What are switch cycles?
Switch cycles means: the life span of a lamp, expressed in the number of switchings (on and off). Using this factor, you can determine if a lamp is suited to the application required by you. The li...
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Where can I follow you on social media?
We love to inspire you in every way when it comes to lighting and ambiance. We work hard on our website and social media channels to bring you the best content. You can find DIY-tips, inspiration, ...
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Why do your prices differ from the prices in stores?
On our website we list the suggested retail price. We don’t sell straight to customers. The retailers determine the price they sell the products for. Therefor the prices may differ.
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How to connect your smart bulbs/devices to the app
There are 3 ways to connect your new Smart items with the free Calex app. Bluetooth pairingThis is the easiest way of connecting your Calex smart items to the Calex app. Step 1: Turn on Bluetooth o...
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How do I connect my smart remote to my app and lights?
The Calex Smart (hand) Remote can be paired with smart bulbs and smart power plugs. Make sure the lamps or power plugs are on and receive a good Wi-Fi signal. This is the only way to connect the la...
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What is Kelvin
The colour of light is expressed in Kelvin and in point of fact, we are talking about colour temperature. What tangible examples can be provided for this colour temperature? At a higher colour tem...
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What is start-up time?
Start-up time is the time that the light source needs to deliver at least 60% of its total amount of light. The duration of this depends upon the type of lamp. Carbon filament lamps, halogen or LED...
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