Costs, Compatibility & Product Standards Explained. Buying lighting from overseas can open up an enormous range of products. Independent designers, specialist manufacturers and international marketplaces make it possible to find fittings that may not be readily available from UK retailers, sometimes at very competitive prices. But a light fitting is not automatically suitable for a …
The Real Cost of Buying Lighting. Lighting can vary enormously in price. Two pendant lights may look remarkably similar online while one costs a fraction of the other, and LED downlights, wall lights and smart bulbs can all be found across a very wide price range. Price alone does not tell you whether a light …
Product Standards, Sellers & Compliance Explained. Buying lighting online has never offered more choice. A single search can reveal everything from inexpensive decorative lamps and architectural downlights to smart lighting, outdoor fittings and handmade luminaires from manufacturers around the world. That choice is useful, but lighting is different from many other products bought online. A …
What Are Fire Rated Lights? Fire rated lights (often called fire rated downlights) are specially designed fittings that help maintain the fire integrity of ceilings and walls. When you cut a hole in a fire-rated ceiling to install a light, you weaken that fire barrier. A fire rated fitting is engineered to close that gap …