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Who Invented the Light Bulb?
Tue 23rd Dec 2025
Thomas Edison is the person who is commonly associated with inventing the light bulb, however it evolved over decades of experiments from scientists and engineers from several different countries. Early experiments with electric light Electric lighting in the 1800’s consisted of a battery and a piece of carbon creating what was known as the arc lamp. Arc lighting proved
When Were Incandescent Light Bulbs Banned?
Tue 23rd Dec 2025
The banning of incandescent bulbs has happened differently depending on which country you are in and many countries have chosen to do this as a gradual ban. The focus of these bans has been to improve energy efficiency and to reduce carbon emissions. Incandescent bulbs generate light by heating a tungsten filament which has been found to be highly inefficient -
Where are R80 Light Bulbs Used?
Tue 23rd Dec 2025
R80 light bulbs are a type of reflector lamp which are commonly used in homes and office situations for directional lighting. What does R80 mean on a light bulb? The R stands for reflector and the 80 is the diameter of the bulb. These terms make it easier to differentiate between the other size reflector bulbs such as the R39,
How long does an LED bulb last? Everything you need to know about the lifespan of an LED bulb
Tue 23rd Dec 2025
LED lighting technology has revolutionised and updated the options we have for home, retail and commercial lighting as we know it. All LED bulbs will have a warranty to cover them lasting for a year minimum; often much longer. And they use a much lower amount of wattage for the same amount of lumens. For example a 6w LED GU10
About BLT Direct
Leading online suppliers
BLT is a leading online supplier of light bulbs, light fittings and specialist lamps, offering a range of lighting solutions to customers around the world.
On our website, customers will find over 20,000 products that are suitable for any lighting project you're working on. Our products include Traditional Incandescent, Halogen, Metal Halide, Compact Fluorescent, Sodium and Mercury Lamps, Fluorescent Tubes, Specialist Lamps and Ballasts and an extensive range of the latest LED products.
Because we are an online business, we've been able to provide our customers with a full range of lighting products at exceptional prices that can be quickly and efficiently delivered to your doorstep.
Our range of products goes from traditional incandescent bulbs and fittings that can be difficult to find elsewhere, to modern energy-efficient solutions, like LED, which deliver long-lasting lighting that's better for the environment.
Lighting expertise
We're known for being an established lighting expert in the UK, and our friendly and experienced customer service team are always on hand to help you out with any questions or queries.
Whether you need advice on the correct bulb, or simply can't find the fitting you were looking for, our expertise means that we can help you get the perfect product, every time.
Call us today, or shop securely online and get one step closer to having the lighting setup of your dreams.
Full range available
At BLT Direct, we stock all of the light bulbs and light fittings you'll ever need to brighten up your home, office or commercial property. Our extensive range of products will help you create an environment that you won't want to leave, whether that's a comfortable and cosy living room, or a bright and optimised workplace.
Not only do we stock a wide array of lighting in a complete range of shapes and sizes, but we also provide you with all the additional fittings you may need to complete a project yourself - without the need to call in the professionals.
Our high-quality and affordable selection will let you unleash your inner interior designer and express your personality to create a truly individual space that perfectly fits your needs. Whether you're into minimal design or want a vintage look, BLT Direct has the perfect solution for you.
We pride ourselves on only stocking products from the most trusted and high-quality manufacturers to ensure that you get the best product possible, every single time. This philosophy has helped us to satisfy over half a million customers who choose to purchase from us again and again for a host of their lighting needs.
Offers and discounts
Although our products are already competitively priced and affordable, we also offer special offers and discounts on certain products to help our customers shop on a budget.
We also ensure that all the fittings we sell are of the highest quality promoting many leading brands and keeping our website up to date with the latest products.