NeoBulb Epoch ATEX is compliant with the following ATEX classifiactions:

• Class I, division 2, groups A,B,C,D
• Class I, zone 2
• Class II, groups E,F
• Class III

NeoBulb Epoch ATEX series is also suitable for wet applications, and meets NEMA 4X enclosure standards. It is rated as IP66.

For more information about our leading range of professional quality LED lighting solutions, please contact our sales team on +44 1761 463181 or email us at info@kudos-bt.com


We have just received stock of our first batch of this rather neat fixture, which is an LED strip light, designed to replace the T5 fluorescent linear tube units. This style of lighting fixture is typically used for cove lighting as well as under cabinets, in kitchens, in cupboards, storage areas and garages. It is a very practical product and easy to install, using just two clips and a couple of screws to hold it securely in place. It can be remotely switched, but also features a small rocker switch to enable it to be individually controlled.

We will supply this T5 equivalent LED strip light in 1 foot, 2 foot 3 foot and 4 foot lengths, but these highly practical products have an extra feature – they can connect together, using the integrated plug and socket system:

By connecting multiple lengths together, a long run of individually switchable lighting can be created at very low cost, then simply and quickly installed. Running costs are minimal, with the 4 foot unit using only 17 Watts but producing 1200 lumens (equivalent to two ordinary 60 Watt light bulbs).

The lamp fixture is fully integrated – there is no tube or bulb to change and the LED light source will last up to 35 years in normal residential applications.

The latest addition to our extensive range of LED lighting is a surface mount linear fixture, designed to replace fluorescent tube lighting. Unlike other products, which utilize an existing T8 fixture and an LED tube, this fixture has a built-in LED array.

There are many benefits in designing an LED fixture from scratch. In a replaceable lamp configuration, the LED chips must be incorporated within the lamp structure. Typically, this structure will be compact and designed around a different light source technology and is not therefore optimized around LED characteristics. The compromises involved in these structures limit the performance of the LED array.

LEDs, when correctly mounted within an appropriate structure, can last for 50,000 hours or more, so there is no real need to have a replaceable lamp. The LED light source will last for the entire service life of the fixture. By building a permanent LED array into our new fixtures, we have been able to improve light distribution, efficiency and durability.

The new fixtures can be supplied with a built-in PIR based economy mode. This mode uses built-in proximity sensors to detect movement and causes the fixture to operate at full power. When no movement is detected within a given period, the fixture reduces power automatically by 66%. This maintains a safe lighting level whilst reducing energy consumption.

The new LED linear surface mount fixtures are available in 2′ and 4′ versions.

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new range of LED T8 tube lights as direct retrofit replacements for fluorescent tubes. Advanced light diffusion technology ensures that the lamps have uniform brightness with no visible LEDs and are indistinguishable from fluorescent tubes. The new products can be used in standard luminaires and deliver 50% energy savings along with dramatically increased lamp life. Product choices include 2′, 3′, 4′ and 5′ tubes.

In the second article, published yesterday reporting on a potential rise in prices for CFL bulbs when Incandescent bulbs are phased out, they also fail to mention LED lights.

We don’t sell CFL bulbs mainly because they are an inferior product, and will be quickly made obsolete when LED lights become mainstream. As for potential price rises, we are not subsidised, and economies of scale should mean lower prices as sales volumes increase**.

* They even go on to quote a spokesman from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, who states “Guidance from the Health Protection Agency makes it clear that the mercury contained in low energy bulbs does not pose a health risk to anyone immediately exposed, should one be broken”

** i’m only the IT guy though – so don’t quote me on that – contact our sales team if you’d like to chat about price!)

Using LED technology in high bay applications presents a number of technical challenges. Creating powerful, high intensity light sources capable of providing sufficient light at ground level from heights over 10 metres is the objective. Powerful LEDs need proper cooling, particularly as they are likely to be in use for long periods of time. Optical systems also need to be very efficient to ensure that all of the available light is utilized.
We are now distributing the Epoch VIII from Neobulb, which is a seriously impressive LED high bay luminaire. By using eight of the patented NUP modules, which feature advanced heat pipe cooling, Neobulb have been able to pack 112W of high efficiency LED lighting into a compact unit. The result is a hugely powerful lamp that can be run 24 hours a day and still maintain a thermal junction temperature of less than 60 degrees C. This combination of power and low temperature makes the Epoch VIII an unbeatable solution for low maintenance high bay lighting.

We are very excited about our latest product – a surface mounted circular LED luminaire. This is designed to replace the ubiquitous 2D or “Double D” fluorescent tube luminaire, which is found in larger properties such as hospitals, schools, shopping malls and thousands of other public buildings.

Surface mount luminaires are useful for ceiling and wall applications where it is not possible or practical to fit a recessed lamp unit. In these cases, a low profile luminaire is required, which does not intrude into the living space. The surface mount luminaire needs to be durable, resistant to water and pest ingress and be maintenance free. Typically, the light must be diffuse rather than directional.

Our new LED surface mount luminaire ticks all of the boxes. It is an elegant yet robust design, cost-effective to buy and run and will last for years – maintenance-free. A total system power consumption of 24 Watts delivers 1600 lumens of diffused light, giving an overall efficiency of 66.6 lumens/Watt.

Available now for pre-order.

This newly fitted kitchen is lit entirely by LightPlanet LED lights. Concealed light bars are fitted under the cabinets, complete with dimmer switches. The main recessed ceiling lights are V3 120 degree warm white 7 watt lamps.

The Neobulb Quasar Track units give much improved uniformity. The images are now evenly lit by smooth, uniform arcs of light which enhance the appearance of the area. These LED units do not emit UV which can cause accellerated image fading, so they also help to  preserve the images.

Dimmable 12 volt spot lights are installed practically everywhere and, to be honest, we have not been particularly happy with the LED replacement solutions which we were able to offer. Generally, replacing dimmable halogen GU5.3 lamps with dimmable LED required conversion to GU10 240 volt format. The range of dimmable GU10 lamps is more limited than the standard GU10 product line and we were not able to offer our most powerful lamps with dimming capability.

So, how have we done it? Well, when replacing a halogen 12 volt lamp with an LED equivalent, it is necessary to change the driver. This is the transformer, which takes the mains power supply and converts it to the appropriate supply for the lamp. Normally, there is one driver per lamp and it is situated in the roof space adjacent to the fitting. Our system works by supplying each LED lamp with a specially designed driver. By fitting this driver instead of a regular LED driver, our entire range of LED lamps become compatible with dimmer systems.

We will shortly be updating our web site with full details, including pricing and availability.