Gary Baker

BLT Direct

Inspirational Ideas for LED Profile

LED Profiles can be used to create stunning, awe-inspiring effects that can transform any space into an extraordinary experience. It can be plastered into walls rebated into wooden surfaces hung from the ceiling, fitted into wardrobes, or simply surface mounted into any location. Below are some ideas and solutions to

Everything You Need To Know About LED Profile

Aluminium LED Strip profile also known as LED Channel is used to house or contain LED Strip lighting that uses light-emitting diodes (LEDs) as the light source. It is used to create dramatic lighting effects, enhance visibility, and provide a more creative energy-efficient...

Articles

Three tips to reduce your average electricity bill

Discover the best way to keep your energy bills low and save money with these useful tips. From switching to LED lightbulbs to using energy-efficient appliances, there are lots of ways to cut back on energy usage.

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The Best Ways to Save on Energy Consumption

Find out the best way to save on energy consumption in your home. Switching to LED lights, turning your thermostat down, and investing in eco-friendly appliances could all help you to save money on your energy bills this year.

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The Ultimate Guide to Using LED Light Strips In Your Home

Being both easy to install, and versatile enough to be installed into rooms inside–or outside–of your home, strip lighting is a seriously impressive way to reinvent your space and make your home feel brand new again.

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Why You Should Use Daylight Bulbs in the Kitchen

Lighting can drastically change the atmosphere of any room within the home. Warmer and more dimly lit rooms are instantly more cosy and snug. On the other hand, brightly lit rooms help you to feel more alert, awake, and focused. Which lighting best fits where depends on the tasks you

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Understanding LED Drivers

An LED driver is an essential part of all LED circuits. It is a self-contained power supply that regulates the amount of power to an LED or an array of LEDs. Without it, your LEDs will become damaged through overheating, leading to poor performance or circuit failure. Here’s a

LED Batten Lights

How to Choose LED Batten Lights For Your Installation

There are some technical specifics that are important to take into account, such as an IP65 rating if planning to install outdoors, for example. But here are a few of the more basic considerations that you’ll need to make when choosing a new LED batten

LED Battens

How Has the Batten Evolved Over the Last 10 Years?

The earliest battens to become available in the UK were created with fluorescent lamps. These lamps relied on mercury vapour to produce an ultraviolet light that generated a visible glow.

LED GU10 Lamps

Is it Time to Switch From Halogen GU10 Lamps to LED GU10 Lamps?

LED GU10 bulbs for spotlights, downlighters, and recessed fittings are now widely available. But is it time to make the switch from older halogens or CFLs? That’s something that only you can decide

LED Battens

Introducing Our Range of Weatherproof LED Battens

While batten luminaires are frequently found indoors and have been manufactured to IP20 criteria for indoor use. For outdoor applications the IP65 version is required.

LED Battens

What Type of Batten Suits What Space?

A standard batten is the most common type of batten available. This really is a like-for-like replacement for older fluorescent battens.

LED GU10s

How to Pick the Right Colour GU10 for the Right Room

If you’re thinking of switching your existing spotlights to longer lasting, energy efficient GU10 LED bulbs, colour is one of the most important things to think about. The colour of the GU10 light bulb can make a huge difference to both the look and feel of a room.

LED Battens

Where Can LED Battens be Used?

LED battens are changing the landscape. The improved design and additional features and functionality that has been introduced with the rollout of the LED batten means that there are now many places where LED battens can be used

LED GU10 bulbs

How to Work Out Which LED GU10 is Right to Replace CFLs or Older Halogens

You probably already know that switching from older halogens or even newer CFLs to LED GU10s can reduce your lighting costs significantly, and make your home safer, too. What you may not know is how to choose the right GU10 to replace older style bulbs.

LED Battens

Are LED Battens the Future?

Battens are high performance lights that are excellent for illuminating large spaces, which makes them ideal for workplaces or even home garages where unrivalled light output is required for high attention tasks.

Smart LED bulbs

Are Smart LED GU10s Next in the Development of the GU10?

The evolution of GU10 light bulbs isn’t over yet. While the popular spotlight bulb has already transitioned from inefficient halogens, to energy saving CFLs, and now to superior LEDs, manufacturers are already thinking about the next generation of GU10s.

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Everything You Should Know About GU10 LED Bulbs

A GU10 spotlight bulb is a very common type of light bulb that’s specially designed for use in GU10 spotlights and recessed downlights.

Articles

What is blue light and how does it affect us?

The media has been filled with stories about blue light and the impact it can have on sleep patterns, but delve a little deeper into the subject and you'll discover that blue light can have plenty of positive implications in the office and at home, too. In this article, we’

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4 Reasons To Add Patio Heaters To Your Outdoor Space

From small courtyard gardens to sweeping lawns and large patios, there’s a patio heater to suit any sized outdoor space! Wall-mounted heaters offer incredible warms for smaller areas where space is at a premium, whereas freestanding units can be moved around the garden to suit.

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The Evolution of Batten Light Fittings

Ideal for large spaces that require large amounts of high-quality illumination, batten light fittings have been lighting and brightening both residential and commercial spaces for years.

How-to

How to choose the perfect patio heater

With summer drawing to a close, homeowners looking to make the most of their gardens as the temperatures start to drop might want to consider purchasing a patio heater to extend outdoor social gatherings long after summer has been and gone.

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Microwave vs. Photocell vs. PIR Sensors: Which Should You Use?

As autumn creeps up on us, you might be considering purchasing outdoor lights so that you can still enjoy your garden space in the early evening after the sun has gone down or to be guided by lights on your arrival home in the evening. Many outdoor lights are now

General News

4 lockdown lighting projects for you to try this weekend

Looking to give your home a lighting lift this winter? Not all DIY lighting projects need to take up your entire weekend, so here are a few suggestions on how you can lighten and brighten both your outdoor and indoor space in no time at all.

Industry News

4 lighting trends set to be big in 2021

If you've got big plans to give your home an overhaul in 2021, don't miss out on the opportunity to illuminate your stylish new look with some incredible lighting. From modern looks with an industrial twist to vintage aesthetics suitable for period properties and more...