Lighting Advice
Read our Buying Guides, Features and Lighting News articles below. Our team take the time to pick our recommended lights for different applications, debunk lighting myths, and share the latest news that impacts our business and the lighting industry.
- All Articles
- All Articles
-
Buying Guides
-
Features
-
Lighting News
The 24V range from Markslojd makes garden lighting easy
Now the warmer weather has arrived, gardens and outdoor spaces are really starting to come into their own. Plants are flourishing, flowers are blooming, and attentions are turning to al
Read MoreDimmers – Trailing vs Leading Edge
Dimmers allow you to achieve the exact light level that you desire in a room and consequently alter the mood. There are various types of dimming options available, but the
Read MoreIntroducing Soraa LED lighting
Hailing from California, Soraa is an innovative company that began producing high quality LED lighting in 2013. Soraa’s lighting solutions leverage science to produce a quality of light that is
Read MoreHow to get the most out of solar lights in the winter
Thinking about buying some new solar lights this winter but worried about how they’ll perform? Here are some top tips for getting the most from your solar lights when sunlight
Read MoreHello lumens, goodbye watts
You may have heard a lot a talk about lumens recently, but what are they and why do they matter? In most simple terms, lumens are a measurement of light. More
Read MoreChoosing Dusk to Dawn Lighting
As the name suggests, dusk to dawn lighting is a form of lighting that operates from sunset to sunrise - a built-in photocell automatically switches them on when darkness falls,
Read MoreWhat is LED? A beginners guide to LED lighting
LEDs have become the most efficient source of lighting available, using up to 90% less energy than incandescent lighting and 60% less than fluorescent lighting.
Read MoreA beginner’s guide to office lighting
When it comes to office design, lighting should be one of the biggest considerations - if not the biggest - because it has the potential to affect so many different
Read MoreLighting for schools, colleges and universities
School lighting covers a lot of different requirements, from corridors to laboratories. We highlight key requirements and offer some sound, useful advice.
Read MoreCheap imported LED lighting – is it worth the risk?
When selling electrical products in Europe and the UK, there are numerous legislative requirements and trading standards that must be met by manufacturers. One of the main risks when buying
Read MoreWhat are daylight bulbs?
Daylight bulbs - what are they and what do they do? We explain what they are and the difference between daylight bulbs and full spectrum bulbs
Read MoreLandlords, is your emergency lighting up to scratch?
When it comes to fire safety, landlords have certain legal obligations to which they must adhere in order to ensure the protection of their property and the safety of their
Read More