Posted by Emma Reid on 7th Dec 2021
One of the biggest selling points of LED bulbs is their massive lifespans, but what should you do if you find yours are burning out before their time?
LED bulbs are expected to last from anywhere between 15,000 to 50,000 hours in ideal circumstances, which makes them amazing value for money. However, there are a few situations that can prevent your LED bulbs from reaching that maximum lifespan, which we’re here to illuminate!
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Posted by Emma Reid on 23rd Nov 2021
Wash Lighting is a unique lighting effect that’s perfect for creating a lovely ambience in your home. We’re taking a look at this incredible method of taking your home’s lighting style up a notch.
A “wash” is a general fill of light and colour spread evenly across your wall. It’s typically created by mounting lights in such a way that a beam of light falls on the wall at a wide angle, but certain light fittings are also designed t… Read more
Posted by Emma Reid on 16th Nov 2021
Outdoor lights are a fantastic way to ensure your home is more secure, especially when combined with a sensor. We’re taking a look at three common kinds of sensor used by outdoor lights and deciding which would be the best for your home!
PIR Sensors
People and animals all produce heat, and PIR sensors use infrared radiation to detect it. When a difference in temperature is detected by the sensor, the light will switch on, switchi… Read more
Posted by Emma Reid on 9th Nov 2021
You might already be familiar with IP ratings, which is a measure of how weatherproof a light fitting is. However, you might not be familiar with another measure of how durable a light fitting is: the IK rating.
IK ratings represent Impact Protection, with the K standing for kinetic to distinguish it from the Ingress Protection of IP ratings. It represents the degree to which a fitting can resist external impacts.
IK Ratings are uncover… Read more