LED Lights in the Bathroom: The importance of IP Ratings and Zonings
Posted by Richard Clarke on 11th May 2012
If you are installing
LED Lights in your bathroom, you will first need to check the IP Rating of your fittings and whether they are suitable for the area in which you intend to use them.
What is an IP ("Ingress Protection") Rating?
All electrical enclosures are assigned an IP Rating, which provide an insight into the level of protection offered against moisture and other foreign bodi
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Lighting A Room With Low Ceilings? LED Lights Can Help!
Posted by Richard Clarke on 9th May 2012
One of the great things about your home is that it’s unique. Decor, furniture, colour schemes – they won’t be the same in any 2 homes. This is what makes your home yours.
Whilst this is a very good thing, sometimes there are difficulties. Dealing with lighting rooms with low ceilings is just one of those, especially if you want to preserve its visual appeal. LED lights however, mig
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The Environmental Benefits Of LED Lights
Posted by Amit Soni on 8th May 2012
Every product we use has consequences for the environment, and light bulbs are no exception.
The term for this is a “Carbon Footprint” and, by switching to LED lights and bulbs to provide your primary source of illumination, you can ensure that yours is as small as possible and that you do minimal harm to the environment, both while your bulbs are in use and during their entire lif
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Make A Small Room Look Large With LED Lights
Posted by Richard Clarke on 7th May 2012
There are lots of things you can do to create the illusion of space in a small room – mirrors, light coloured walls and small, uniform furniture are all favoured techniques for making a room look bigger.
Well planned lighting can also play a massive part.
A good place to start would be your room’s natural light. During the day your windows are a free source of sunlight. As this is s
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