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Electrical devices have become an important part of our daily lives and this means we are continuously surrounded by wires and cables. Whilst we may see and use these components each and every day, many of us do not know that they are two distinctly different things. Whilst they may look similar, cables and wires […]

It seems like smart technology is everywhere right now, whether it be in mobile phones, lights or even kitchen appliances. Some scientists are predicting a future in which our homes will be completely interwoven with computer circuits, allowing us to have full control over virtually everything. It’s therefore not surprising that smart technology has made […]

Electricity has completely transformed our lives for the better but there are risks to utilising this powerful force. As we know, electricity can be extremely dangerous, both directly and indirectly. A faulty appliance or bad wiring can lead to a lethal electric shock or could even cause a fire to break out. There are always […]

What Is the Best Water Heater for Me? A high-level overview of the main water heater types For more detail on choosing a specific water heater, try Electric Water Heaters – Choosing The Right One Water heaters are integral to the day-to-day running of your business or home and are essential for a variety of […]

At a governmental, business and personal level, it has never been more important to adopt environmentally friendly practices. We are already seeing the consequences of climate change and it’s only going to get worse, unless we do something about it. This means we need to reduce our carbon emissions and therefore our overall carbon footprint. […]

PIR Security Lighting – Helping The Burglars? When it comes to security, we are often lead to believe that more is more. Home and business owners are bombarded with information on the countless measures they should take in order to protect their premises and deter burglars. This may seem like a good thing and in […]

Solar Lights Solar power has been around for quite a while, but it’s only in recent years that it’s really taken hold within the UK. Thanks to government campaigns, better education and subsidised costs, more and more households are installing solar panels as a way to reduce their carbon footprint as well and save money […]

LED Downlights Top Tips The LED light revolution is upon us! And its now easier than ever to make the switch from traditional lighting fixtures to these modern, energy-efficient and eco-friendly lighting solutions. Think Ahead When planning an LED lighting scheme, the size of the room and its intended use is extremely important. In a […]

LEDs have always been a popular choice for lighting due to a variety of different reasons. This being said, many customers are forced to opt for cheaper options as LEDs have traditionally been one of the more expensive types lighting. This is all changing. LEDs are dropping in price and therefore more customers are choosing […]

Air Curtains If, like me, you’ve ever wondered what that little puff of hot air is that touches your face as you walk through the doors of a large high street store, I’m here to break the news to you that this isn’t one of life’s little mysteries, it’s, in fact, the effect of an […]

Light Bulb Recycling It was way back in 2007 when the UK government made a declaration that old style incandescent light bulbs would be phased out by 2011 in favour of energy-efficient fluorescent bulbs. Their positive environmental impact is two-fold: they use less energy to create the same amount of light and they also need […]

LED Downlight Comparison Information for an Informed Choice Digging through the waffle and reams of downlight technical data can take forever. Not anymore! Simply click on the image below to view the full-size document. Click on any image in the document to get more information and up to date pricing on our website. Accuracy of […]