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.

Hello 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

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Choosing 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,

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What 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.

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A 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

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Lighting 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.

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Cheap 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

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What 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

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Landlords, 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

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CFL Bulbs – a handy guide

CFL Bulbs have a huge part to play in the role of lighting today (and tomorrow). We look at the benefits of CFL bulbs and what they are really good

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Stargazing Spots Around The World

Many may find it quite surprising that some of the most stunning views on earth are not actually of the earth, but of the starry skies that lie above us.

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The light bulb phase out schedule

The worldwide drive to increase the efficiency of light bulbs is in full swing. We take a look at where the industry is in terms of phasing out certain types

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Bollards, Pedestals & Posts Explained

Bollards, pedestals, post lights - do you know the difference? Don't worry if you don't! We take you through the differences and make things a little clearer

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