Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
FAQs about Lightbulbs Direct How are you able to offer such low prices? Lightbulbs Direct uses a “direct only”, low overhead business...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Candle Light Bulb?
What is a Candle Light Bulb? Candle light bulbs are designed to look like the flame from a candle (hence their name),...
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How to Wire a Ceiling Rose
To successfully wire a ceiling rose, you need to be able to isolate the power supply, know where all the wires should...
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IP Ratings and Bathroom Zones Explained
What are IP ratings? Why is it relevant to lighting your bathroom? The most important element to consider, though, is often the...
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Using Dimmer Switches With LED Light Bulbs
Dimmer Switches work by reducing the power delivered to your light bulb. They do this by trimming a section of a waveform, either...
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Switching to LED Bulbs, How Much Could You Save?
You might have heard a lot about LED light bulbs over the last few years. They have emerged as the leading technology...
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Lumens vs Watts – What Is a Lumen?
Once upon a time, the Wattage of a light bulb was used as a universal indicator of its brightness. A 60W light...
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How Long Do LED Light Bulbs Last?
Switching to LED light bulbs is hugely worthwhile. Why? Because this light source is renowned for being incredibly long-lasting. LED light bulbs...
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Beam Angles – Narrow Beam and Wide Beam Spotlights
A spotlight’s beam angle is one of its most important characteristics, yet often one of the most commonly overlooked. In short, a...
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Colour Temperature – What Does It Mean?
If you’ve never heard the terms ‘colour temperature,’ ‘warm white,’ or ‘cool white’ before, that’s because these things weren’t important considerations in...
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