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Do LED Bulbs Need a Transformer?

Do LED Bulbs Need a Transformer?

All mains powered LED bulbs require a transformer. Depending on the bulb type, the transformer/driver may be built in to the bulb casing or may be ...

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What are Lumens?

Lumens give an accurate measure of perceived light output at a given distance from a light source. Unlike the antiquated Wattage system (which meas...

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Creative Ways to Use LED Strip Lights in your Home

Adhesive LED strip lights offer tremendous versatility in creative home lighting. The strip may be cut to size, with different lumens (brightness) ...

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How to Wire A Light Switch

Wiring a Light Switch To wire a light switch, consider whether the circuit is ‘one-way’ (one light switch operating one light) or ‘two-way’ (two li...

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 Bathroom Lighting Zones

Bathrooms - Lighting Zones and Lighting Regulations

What are Bathroom Lighting Zones? There are three bathroom lighting zones highlighted in ‘BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations’: Zone ...

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DIY Home Renovations Made Easy: Your Essential Checklist

Deciding to take on the challenge of carrying out home renovations yourself can be an incredibly rewarding and cost-saving solution for updating yo...

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The Brighter Britain Report - How Lighting Impacts our Lives

The humble light bulb has been a driving force behind technological innovation throughout modern history. Despite this, its role in our day-to-day ...

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 Using a dimmable LED without a dimmer

Can You Use Dimmable LED Bulbs Without a Dimmer Switch?

The short answer to this question is: Yes, you can use dimmable LEDs without a dimmer switch, just like normal light bulbs. This is handy to know b...

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Four Top Tips to Create a Style Statement in Your Home

Owning your own home offers a great opportunity to stamp an individual sense of style to its interior. Whether you’re a sucker for slick modernism ...

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Four Eco-Friendly Everyday Product Swaps for a More Sustainable Home

Sustainability is a buzzword these days, and with good reason, as the Earth becomes increasingly stricken by the effects of climate change. Opting ...

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 EU Halogen Ban

EU Halogen Ban: Everything You Need to Know About the ban on Halogen Bulbs

From the end of this month, halogen light bulbs will be banned in the UK as a result of EU legislation coming into effect on 1 September. The legis...

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 Recessed Light Fitting With LED

Installing Recessed Lighting

How to install recessed lighting: Determine appropriate ‘recess’ locations using stud finder Use drill attachment to cut circular hole(s) Install ...

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