Fire rated light fittings stand as essential components in building safety and compliance, offering protection against the spread of fire and ensuring the integrity of fire-rated ceilings and walls. These specialised fixtures are designed to withstand high temperatures and prevent the passage of flames and gases through penetrations created for lighting installations. In this comprehensive …
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Fire Rated Lights
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Preventing Glare & Shadows
How do I prevent glare and shadows when lighting a room? Preventing glare and shadows when lighting a room is essential for creating a comfortable and visually pleasing environment. Glare can cause discomfort and eye strain, while shadows can obscure visibility and diminish the functionality of the space. Here’s how you can effectively minimise glare …
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How Does An LED Work?
Let’s break down how an LED (Light Emitting Diode) works in simple terms, along with the role of modern technology in enhancing its functionality. What is an LED? An LED is a tiny electronic device that emits light when an electric current passes through it. Unlike traditional light bulbs, which use a filament to produce …
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Indoor Wall Lights
Indoor wall lights serve as versatile fixtures that can enhance the ambiance, functionality, and aesthetics of various rooms in your home. From creating a cozy atmosphere in living spaces to providing task lighting in work areas, wall lights come in a myriad of types, styles, and designs to suit different needs and preferences. In this …
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Understanding IP Ratings
In an era where electronics are omnipresent, from smartphones to outdoor lighting fixtures, ensuring their protection against environmental factors is crucial. One of the most common standards used for assessing the level of protection of electronic devices against intrusion from foreign bodies like dust and water is the Ingress Protection (IP) rating. The IP rating …
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Smart Lighting: A Complete Guide to Modern Illumination
What is Smart Lighting and How Does it Work? Smart lighting has transformed the way we brighten our homes, workplaces, and outdoor spaces. Unlike traditional lighting, it combines energy-efficient LED technology with wireless control, automation, and integration into wider smart home systems. From convenience and customisation to security and energy savings, smart lighting is more …
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Wall Lights: Stylish & Practical Ideas for Indoors and Outdoors
A Complete Guide to Wall Lights Wall lights are versatile fixtures that combine practicality with design, serving both functional and decorative purposes indoors and outdoors. Whether it’s creating a warm glow in a living room, adding safety along a staircase, or highlighting architectural details outside the home, wall lights can dramatically influence how a space …
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Colour Rendering Index (CRI): A Guide to Accurate Lighting
Understanding Colour Rendering Index in Lighting The Colour Rendering Index (CRI) is one of the most important measures in lighting design. It tells us how accurately a light source reveals the true colours of objects compared to natural light. Whether in retail, healthcare, photography, or everyday living, CRI directly impacts how we perceive spaces and …
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Lanterns & Light
Chester Zoo’s Lanterns & Light event, produced by Sony Music, is a magical winter experience that has captured the hearts of visitors since its inception in 2017. This annual extravaganza transforms the zoo into a mesmerising world of light and colour, enchanting audiences with its stunning lantern displays, immersive storytelling, and commitment to wildlife conservation. …
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