What is a GLS Light Bulb?
The GLS (General Lighting Service) is a traditional type of light bulb that has been in use since the early twentieth century....
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Choosing Halogen Spotlights – Picking the right Spotlight
The most common halogen spots are either low voltage push fit (GU4 or GU5.3) or mains voltage twist and lock (GU10) versions....
Fluorescent Tubes – Get The Right Tube Every Time
Fluorescent tubes generally have a two-pin fitting at both ends of the tube and generally, length goes hand in hand with wattage...
Choosing LED Bulbs – Find the Perfect Light Bulb
After dominating the lighting market for more than a century, Edison’s incandescent light bulb is now being replaced by a whole host...
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...
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...
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...
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 and nobody even...
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...
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...