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SMD LED vs. COB LED Strip Lighting: Which one should I Choose?
Thu 12th Mar 2026
Strip lighting has become an incredibly popular method of illuminating spaces due to the number of options it offers for accent, task or ambient lighting. It is highly customisable making it suitable for a number of different environments and spaces. Two different types of strip mainly dominate the market and these are SMD LED (Surface-Mount Device) or COB LED (
Where can I cut a COB LED strip?
Thu 12th Mar 2026
Many COB LED strips are available in a variety of lengths and you may find that you need a smaller size or a few smaller pieces. With all standard COB LED strips there are small cut points usually placed every 50mm. You must use these cut points to cut the LED strip. If you do this at any other point
What Tools are Required for LED Profile Installation?
Thu 12th Mar 2026
LED profiles are used to house LED strip lighting. Installing LED profiles is a relatively straightforward process that requires a few common tools for installation and to ensure a professional and secure looking finish. The tools needed will vary depending on the type of profile being installed. This could be surface mounted, recessed, or corner profile to list a few.
Is COB LED Strip Waterproof?
Wed 11th Mar 2026
Whether or not a COB LED strip is rated will depend on how it has been made and which protections have been added to it. Like other types of LED strips, COB LED strips come in many forms and not all of these are designed to be water-resistant or fully waterproof. The International Protection (IP) rating system is the
About BLT Direct
Leading online suppliers
BLT is a leading online supplier of light bulbs, light fittings and specialist lamps, offering a range of lighting solutions to customers around the world.
On our website, customers will find over 20,000 products that are suitable for any lighting project you're working on. Our products include Traditional Incandescent, Halogen, Metal Halide, Compact Fluorescent, Sodium and Mercury Lamps, Fluorescent Tubes, Specialist Lamps and Ballasts and an extensive range of the latest LED products.
Because we are an online business, we've been able to provide our customers with a full range of lighting products at exceptional prices that can be quickly and efficiently delivered to your doorstep.
Our range of products goes from traditional incandescent bulbs and fittings that can be difficult to find elsewhere, to modern energy-efficient solutions, like LED, which deliver long-lasting lighting that's better for the environment.
Lighting expertise
We're known for being an established lighting expert in the UK, and our friendly and experienced customer service team are always on hand to help you out with any questions or queries.
Whether you need advice on the correct bulb, or simply can't find the fitting you were looking for, our expertise means that we can help you get the perfect product, every time.
Call us today, or shop securely online and get one step closer to having the lighting setup of your dreams.
Full range available
At BLT Direct, we stock all of the light bulbs and light fittings you'll ever need to brighten up your home, office or commercial property. Our extensive range of products will help you create an environment that you won't want to leave, whether that's a comfortable and cosy living room, or a bright and optimised workplace.
Not only do we stock a wide array of lighting in a complete range of shapes and sizes, but we also provide you with all the additional fittings you may need to complete a project yourself - without the need to call in the professionals.
Our high-quality and affordable selection will let you unleash your inner interior designer and express your personality to create a truly individual space that perfectly fits your needs. Whether you're into minimal design or want a vintage look, BLT Direct has the perfect solution for you.
We pride ourselves on only stocking products from the most trusted and high-quality manufacturers to ensure that you get the best product possible, every single time. This philosophy has helped us to satisfy over half a million customers who choose to purchase from us again and again for a host of their lighting needs.
Offers and discounts
Although our products are already competitively priced and affordable, we also offer special offers and discounts on certain products to help our customers shop on a budget.
We also ensure that all the fittings we sell are of the highest quality promoting many leading brands and keeping our website up to date with the latest products.