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Welcome to the Sparks Blog - the Advice section.

There are many products on our website, and the manufacturers of these great products offer advice on installing, fitting, and developing them, so we also inform the customers of this advice.

Select from the topics available by choosing advice related to the consumer units, electrical items, energy saving tips, heating, lighting design, smart home system, switches and sockets, ventilation, installation guides, rules and regulations, and many others.

If you are looking for more technical or specific advice on some of the products or ranges of products we sell, do not hesitate to contact us.


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These Luxury Lights from Sparks can be Installed on a Yacht

These Luxury Lights from Sparks can be Installed on a Yacht

04/02/2025 sparksdirect

At Sparks we distribute a wide range of lights, light fittings, and designer lighting, but today we want to introduce a range of luxury lights that can be installed not only in a residential or office environment but even more, on a yacht - in marine environments.

How Warm Air Curtain Heaters can provide Energy Savings

How Warm Air Curtain Heaters can provide Energy Savings

27/01/2025 sparksdirect

Did you know that the warm air curtain heaters can provide energy savings for a retail shop, a trade shop, or other commercial applications? Whether you have a small or a larger door venue, the warm air curtain heaters from Dimplex can provide energy savings up to 30%! 

Advice: How to Deal with Condensation and Mould at Home

Advice: How to Deal with Condensation and Mould at Home

17/01/2025 sparksdirect

There are many guides on how to deal with condensation and mould at home, and you can never be too much in advising people what are the dangers of having mould in a domestic environment. As the temperatures outside drop, it is easy to have condensation on the windows and then mould growth in different areas in the house.

Advice: How to Deal with Condensation and Mould at Home

Advice: How to Deal with Condensation and Mould at Home

17/01/2025 sparksdirect

There are many guides on how to deal with condensation and mould at home, and you can never be too much in advising people what are the dangers of having mould in a domestic environment. As the temperatures outside drop, it is easy to have condensation on the windows and then mould growth in different areas in the house.

Fluke Advice: 4 Reasons to Upgrade your Multifunction Installation Tester Now

Fluke Advice: 4 Reasons to Upgrade your Multifunction Installation Tester Now

10/10/2024 sparksdirect

Based on this article by Fluke, here are the four main reasons an electrician needs to upgrade his multifunction installation tester now!

Recessed LED Ceiling Panels Replace Fluorescent Modular Lights

Recessed LED Ceiling Panels Replace Fluorescent Modular Lights

26/09/2024 sparksdirect

We had these amazing LED recessed ceiling panels on our website for a while, so it's time to recommend this to everyone: these LED ceiling panels successfully replace the old fluorescent modular lights!

Everything you need to Know about Sockets with USB Chargers

Everything you need to Know about Sockets with USB Chargers

10/09/2024 sparksdirect

It is becoming more and more common to replace a regular twin socket with a twin socket with USB chargers, and many customers have questions regarding what kind of sockets they need.

Practical Tips to Keep Cool during a Heatwave or Hot Weather

Practical Tips to Keep Cool during a Heatwave or Hot Weather

15/08/2024 sparksdirect

during the heatwave or the hot weather, it is good to keep cool in order to be safe and avoid any health problems or hazards.

Practical Tips to Keep Cool during a Heatwave or Hot Weather

Practical Tips to Keep Cool during a Heatwave or Hot Weather

15/08/2024 sparksdirect

during the heatwave or the hot weather, it is good to keep cool in order to be safe and avoid any health problems or hazards.

Why Residential Ventilation Systems are Critical for our Health

Why Residential Ventilation Systems are Critical for our Health

25/07/2024 sparksdirect

Whether we work in an office, travel for work, or work from home, residential ventilation systems are critical for our health, for we all return home and we need fresh air in our home.

Introducing the Vintage Screwless Switches and Sockets by Heritage Brass

Introducing the Vintage Screwless Switches and Sockets by Heritage Brass

19/07/2024 sparksdirect

At Sparks we boast of a range of vintage design switches and sockets, lights, and other electrical items, and in this article, we would like you to meet the vintage screwless switches and sockets made by Heritage Brass.

Seven Gold Table Lights at Sparks You Might have Missed

Seven Gold Table Lights at Sparks You Might have Missed

27/06/2024 sparksdirect

If you browse the wide range of table lights and desk lamps available at Sparks you might miss these seven gold table lights, so in this article, we are bringing them to the forefront.

The Antique Bronze Switches and Sockets from Forbes and Lomax

The Antique Bronze Switches and Sockets from Forbes and Lomax

13/06/2024 sparksdirect

In this article we would like to speak of the antique bronze switches and sockets by this manufacturer.

All about the Aico SmartLINK RF Wireless Interconnection

All about the Aico SmartLINK RF Wireless Interconnection

06/06/2024 sparksdirect

When Aico came out with their 3000 series, they also came with the Aico SmartLINK next generation Radio Frequench Wireless Interconnection.

The Studio Range of Screwless Switches and Sockets from Heritage Brass

The Studio Range of Screwless Switches and Sockets from Heritage Brass

14/05/2024 sparksdirect

This article introduces the popular Studio range of screwless switches and sockets made by Heritage Brass.

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