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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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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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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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...

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5 Lighting Ideas to Brighten Up Your Office Right Now

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many office workers have now been forced to work from home, which is great in some ways; you avoid a long commute, save money on transport, and can wear whatever you like! However, being at home can also be an easy cause of distraction.

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Meeting outside this winter? Our range of patio heaters can help keep guests cosy when social distancing

With many experts warning that we could be asked to keep our distance from loved ones for some time to come as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to have a significant impact on our usual routines, many homeowners are getting creative this winter so they don’t miss out on vital

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BLT Direct Reveals Most Popular Lockdown Lighting Projects

BLT Direct, a leading stockist of high-quality lighting products and accessories, has revealed its bestselling lockdown products as the nation turned to home and garden improvements to keep them occupied during coronavirus restrictions. With the UK government urging the population to stay home and with millions furloughed, many homeowners have

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5 things to think about when it comes to garden lighting

With spring on the way, now is the perfect time to begin prepping your...

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How to Revamp Your LED Lighting in 5 Simple Steps

Making the switch from incandescent to LED bulbs is one of the best ways to revamp your home lighting…

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What kind of security lighting does your home need?

If you’re concerned about security at home, or find yourself often digging around for your keys in the depths of your bag with nothing more than...

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Top Tips for Protecting Your Industrial Light Fittings

Having the appropriate level of lighting, and a continuous supply of optimal light are both essential factors...

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Top 5 lighting trends for 2020

From big and bold shades to mood-enhancing wall lights, let's take a look at 5 of the best that we expect to see taking pride of place in on-trend...

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What is light trespass and why should you avoid it?

Light trespass can originate from both residential and commercial properties and create conflict between neighbours. An excellent example of light trespass is...

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Which lighting sensor is right for you?

If you’ve been thinking of getting an outdoor floodlight to illuminate your garden or act as a deterrent to thieves near your garden shed, cars or garage, then the LED Floodlight...

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Is your lighting in need of a lift? Our latest range can help!

doing a full home décor revamp can be pricey with very few homeowners able to afford to go all out to completely redesign their homes every year to keep up with the latest fashions and colour schemes. However...

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Why strip lighting isn’t just for display boards

LED strip lighting is an easy to install, cheap to run and highly versatile lighting solution that can help illuminate anything from dark pathways to internal storage spaces. With many of us seeing this form of illumination usually around display boards, the real benefits of...

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Why new tech is the smart choice for homeowners

Using the idea of the 'internet of things', many smart home devices can be easily controlled by smartphone apps and devices that have already become commonplace in properties around the world. With so many different pieces of...

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Transform your garden this winter with BLT Direct

With a wide range of floodlights, outdoor wall lights and solar lighting products, you can transform your garden this winter from a drab and uninviting space with a little illumination from...

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Can smart home tech really save you money?

With the ability to be controlled by Bluetooth remote, Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices, smart light bulbs from V-Tac offer a...

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Why emergency lighting is a must for any commercial business

A legal requirement for commercial premises that have staff working on-site, emergency lighting is often overlooked as a 'nice to have' element of any factory, warehouse, hotel or retail space. However, as an employer, you are...