Lighting Acronyms and Abbreviations
AC: Alternating Current BC: Bayonet Cap CCT: Colour Correlated Temperature CD: Candela CRC Scheme: Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme CRi: Colour...
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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ frequently answered questions for all things lighting and light bulbs related written by experts from the lighting industry.
IP Ratings Explained
The IP (Ingress Protection) rating of a light bulb or fitting determines the level of protection against dust and water. The first...
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A Simple Guide To Dimming LED light bulbs
Unfortunately, dimming LED light bulbs is not quite as simple as dimming halogen light bulbs unless of course you have the LIFX...
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The Life Span of an LED Light Bulb
The longer LED life span offered by LED lighting is one of the major attractions for many people. Unlike conventional Halogen or...
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Warm White vs Cool White
Customers who are new to LED technology don’t realise that LED light bulbs come in different variations of ‘white’. With traditional incandescent...
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Guide to Light Fittings, Caps and Bases
What Are the Different Types of Light Bulb Fittings, Caps and Bases? The part of the lamp or light bulb that connects...
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Need Lighting Help?
Struggling to make a decision? Unsure of what light bulb to buy or just need some lighting advice in general? Here at...
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Can you change a light bulb?
According to research, one in 20 British people do not know how to change on light bulb. The above figure equates to...
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Lamp Safety and Disposal
Here are a few points to bear in mind to help ensure your safety when handling, installing, using and disposing of lamps....
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How to Choose the right LED light bulb
The main reason people choose LED light bulbs is because they emit a good quality light, require low wattage (therefore using less...
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