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Energy-Saving Throughout The Home With BLT Direct

Energy-Saving Throughout The Home With BLT Direct

Energy-saving has fast become the new craze, and thousands of households up and down the country are looking for ways in which to counteract the rising energy bills and rate of inflation. LED light...

6th June, 2012
Written By Steve Ellwood


Know Your Bulb Bases for the Impending Switch

Know Your Bulb Bases for the Impending Switch

With incandescent light bulbs slowly being phased out by the government in an attempt to cut back on emissions, businesses and households alike are being encouraged to stock up on energy-efficient ...

23rd April, 2012
Written By Steve Ellwood


UK Eco-Town Pioneers Light Bulb Trial

UK Eco-Town Pioneers Light Bulb Trial

An eco-friendly town in the UK could potentially host the first large-scale trial of a new, affordable LED bulb that is just as bright as traditional bulbs. Zeta, a company based in Oxfordshire, ha...

5th April, 2012
Written By Steve Ellwood


100-year-old light bulb discovered in Cleveland, Ohio

100-year-old light bulb discovered in Cleveland, Ohio

Five century-old light bulbs have been discovered inside a time capsule in Cleveland, Ohio, with at least one of them still in working condition. GE Lighting began a 100th anniversary celebration o...

2nd April, 2012
Written By Steve Ellwood


Ensure Minimal Energy Bills This Quarter With BLT Direct

Ensure Minimal Energy Bills This Quarter With BLT Direct

The evenings have been growing steadily lighter for the past few weeks and with the clocks going forwards this weekend, the UK will now be in daylight for much longer. It's good news for thos...

22nd March, 2012
Written By Steve Ellwood


Long-Lasting Lighting Solutions from BLT Direct

Long-Lasting Lighting Solutions from BLT Direct

An extraordinary light bulb in Livermore, California has purportedly been continuously glowing for more than 110 years. The hand-made bulb was created in 1897 and was given to the local fire statio...

17th February, 2012
Written By Steve Ellwood


Start Spring Cleaning With BLT Direct

Start Spring Cleaning With BLT Direct

The weather may be dismal, but believe it or not, Spring is fast approaching. In just weeks, daffodils will burst into life, trees will be regaining their leaves once more and the traditional &lsqu...

30th January, 2012
Written By Steve Ellwood


Make Energy-Saving Your New Year\'s Resolution With BLT Direct

Make Energy-Saving Your New Year\'s Resolution With BLT Direct

2012 has arrived, and has brought with it many resolutions for the year ahead. Many people vow to join a gym, cut out junk food or stop smoking at the start of a new year and lots of people find th...

5th January, 2012
Written By Steve Ellwood


Stock Up For Winter Nights With BLT Direct

Stock Up For Winter Nights With BLT Direct

The clocks have gone back and the dark nights are drawing in much earlier for the residents of the UK. From now until next March, we spend more time in darkness than we do in light. This means that...

9th November, 2011
Written By Steve Ellwood


Cut Energy Costs This Winter With BLT Direct

Cut Energy Costs This Winter With BLT Direct

After a brief Indian summer where Britain spent a week walking around in flip-flops and sunglasses, the UK has finally succumbed to it's trademark cold winter. With the onset of wind, rain and even...

26th October, 2011
Written By Steve Ellwood