Lighting Guides

As the winter months approach in the UK, it's essential to prepare not only for the colder temperatures but also for increased energy consumption. Lighting plays a significant role in our daily lives, and choosing the right light bulbs or...

Anyone in the food service industry understands the importance of serving quality, delicious food. However, sometimes food needs to be prepared in advance or kept warm for extended periods. In these cases, infrared light bulbs can be an excellent solution...

In recent years, LED (light-emitting diode) technology has revolutionized the lighting industry. LED light bulbs and tubes have gained immense popularity due to their energy efficiency and numerous other advantages over traditional incandescent bulbs. In this blog post, we will...

The lamp cap or base provides an electrical connection to the lamp and ensures the lamp is held in the correct position. It is essential to know the cap type to identify the lamp. Below we have listed the most...

The beam angle of a lamp is the angle at which the light is distributed or emitted. Lamps such as Halogens (and some LEDs) come in a variety of angles from, 4 degree to 60 degree with some of the...

Wondering how to recycle or dispose of light bulbs? In this blog post, we will go through the different types of light bulbs and how to dispose of them. Incandescent Lamps Standard light bulbs should be disposed of in normal household waste....

What is a Watt? A Watt (W) is an International Standard unit of electrical and mechanical power measuring the rate of energy transfer. It can be defined as one Joule per Second. Watts are named after Scottish mechanical engineer and...

A walk down the lighting aisle at your local DIY Shed, hardware shop or supermarket isn’t what it used to be. The old, relatively homogenous display of incandescent lamps has morphed into rows of new bulbs, such as halogens, CFLs...