FAQ - Frequently Ask Questions

How many lights should I put in? What is a Lumen? How bright is the light?

As a rule of thumb and in approximation, One LED is equal to a 10-Watt incandescent bulb in brightness. One CANLED is approximately equal to a 60 Watt incandescent because it has 6 LEDs in it. A lumen is a unit of measurement for light. A standard 60-Watt incandescent is 900 lumens of omni directional light and 6 LEDs offer over 600 lumens of directional light.

How many LED´s does it take to replace a HPS, Incandescent or Florescent Light?

This can vary for each specific application. Directionality and the physical area that requires illumination can play a big role in determining this. As a basic guide a 6 LED fixture (CANLED) provides approximately as much light as a standard 60W incandescent light bulb, and a 24 LED fixture (XCANLED) is equivalent to a 150W HPS lamp.

Are your fixtures AC or DC powered?

All Nemalux fixtures are low voltage DC(12-24VDC) and require a power supply to allow for use with standard 120VAC. A more in depth explanation to this can be found on our Nemalux Education page

Are you fixtures dimmable?

LED light fixtures are dimmable on the DC side of the power supply. Typically a control wire would need to be run to each power supply. A wall switch only dimmer succeeds in dimming (and potentially damaging) the power supply and not the LED. This is comparable to dimming a compact fluorescent or florescent tube from a household wall dimmer.

How are your fixtures installed?

Our fixtures are shipped with mounting brackets, for detailed information please refer to the fixture of interest. Each product page provides installation guides. Click Here to go to our products page

What happens when the bulb burns out?

LEDs typically do not 'burn out' like standard light bulb. Rather, they gradually degrade over time. Our fixtures should retain 70% or more of their brightness for 50,000 hours, possibly for up to 100,000 hours, which is 20 years if operated for 12 hours a day.

How long does it take to get a fixture delivered?

Our standard products usually ship within 3-5 business days. Large or custom orders vary from 2 to 6 weeks typically.

Can your products be customized?

Yes, most of our products can be made to fit your individual application.

What is the difference between Cool White and Warm White?

Warm White was developed to mimic an incandescent light bulb and may be a better choice for applications that require a softer light in some display or residential uses. Cool White is more like the colour of white that is produced by fluorescent lights. It is 25% brighter than Warm White and is better for applications that require increased illumination or more energy efficient projects. Which colour to use where comes down to an individual’s personal preference.

How would one become an International Distributor?

We are looking for established international distributors who have established track records in the industrial and commercial industries. Please send your company information to

What is your warranty?

Our standard warranty is for 2 years. Click Here to view our Warranty Policy.