Advice
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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.
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Four simple steps to Programming Scene Levels with the Rako Dimming System
Rako Controls is leading the way in providing state of the art digital dimming technology -...
Wiring Regulations: New or rewired domestic and similar installations
The good folks at the Electrical Safety Council have a lot of good information when it comes to...
Article: The Best Bathroom Lights and Electrical Fittings for your Bathroom
For most men, shaving is an essential chore reserved for every couple of days. Not many enjoy it,...
Rako Dimming Controls in the Kitchen, in the Bedroom, and in the Bathroom
Further to our recent article about, 5 Brilliant Rako Lighting Controls Applications (Rako...
5 Brilliant Rako Lighting Controls Applications - Rako Wireless at Home
We ourselves have never installed a Rako Lighting Controls system - there are electricians and...
Reflector Types and Light Pollution in the case of the Outdoor Lights
The light from a luminaire is controlled by its reflector and the position of the lamp in relation...
it's time to have a warm floor at home with the Best Value for Money DEVImats!
Just when we all thought that spring is around the corner, having a lovely weather and some of the...
Brighten up your Garden this Winter with Patio Lights and LED lights!
We can’t keep out of the garden in the hot weather, but when the winter comes around we barely...
Outdoor Lights: the exterior areas and the types of lighting for outdoors
When you start to think about designing a lighting scheme for outdoors you need to first...
prevent the condensation problems by having proper ventilation in your house!
Why do you need a proper ventilation in your home? One of the many things going on in the home is...
Install a fan assisted heater in the suspended ceiling to heat up the shop / entrance!
For some reason today it started being even colder than normal - the winter is not only on the way...
Switch or dim your exterior lights from inside your house with WiseBox and WiseDim
It was recently brought to our attention here in our Sparks and Lights Showroom that these two...
Take Control and Save the Planet: Recycle! European Commission Tips on Recycling
After introducing some simple ways to contribute to the global climate change effort – Turn Down...
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Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions about the new DEVImat DTIR underfloor heating
Especially when it comes to purchasing something, everyone has questions regarding the products,...
DEVI frost protection - heating cables for the protection of boiler condensate pipes
This winter make sure you protect against boiler condensate and exposed pipework frost and freeze...
New DEVImat underfloor heating systems from Danfoss for concrete or timber floors
DEVI is the world’s largest manufacturer of underfloor heating with three manufacturing sites in...
Devi and underfloor heating - benefits of the electric under floor heating
DEVI is of the Europe’s leading electric underfloor heating manufacturers and also one of the...
Hello Miss K! How are you, Mr. Park Lane? Not looking bad yourself, Flos Pochette!
First of all, please accept our apologies for the cheesy title - we couldn't come up with anything...
Sparks Direct Tips: Bring your Bathroom into the 21st Century
We have recently published and posted an article entitled, Bring your Bathroom into the 21st...
contribute to the global climate change effort - Turn Down the Energy Consumption Devices!
After our previous article entitled, Switch Off the Light to Save the Energy, here is another list...
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Switch off. Turn off. Save the energy. Reduce the power consumption [Climate Action Tips]
While researching for the most pertinent advice on Energy Saving and the Conservation of Energy,...
Press Release, Electrical Wholesalers Interviewed by the BBC on EU's 60 Watt Ban
London-based electrical wholesaler Sparks Direct was recently interviewed by BBC News on the EU...
Why Are the Energy Saving Light Bulbs costing us more? 60W bulbs phasing out
You may have seen in the news recently that there are only a couple more weeks before standard...
Breaking News: Sparks Electrical on BBC News via, EU bans production of 60 watt bulbs!
If you follow us on twitter this would be "old news" to you(see the picture we took of the camera...
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Bathroom Lighting Guide: the magnifying mirror(task light) and the LED lights(mood lighting)
This is the last part of the Astro Lighting full guide to Bathroom Lighting, starting from the...
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The Bathroom Wall Lights (IP rated task lights) - Astro Lights bathroom lighting guide
This article is part of the full Astro Lights guide to bathroom lighting. Until now we have talked...
Astro Lighting Guide - the Task Lights in the bathroom, the Illuminated Mirrors
After presenting some ideas on planning the lighting in your bathroom and the general lighting...
Guide to Bathroom Lighting, types of bathroom lights: General Lighting fittings
This article is a continuation of the Astro Guide to Bathroom Lighting - Planning the lighting in...
The Astro Guide to Bathroom Lighting - Planning the lighting in your bathroom!
This guide is inspired from the Astro Guide to Bathroom Lighting (read the PDF file from their...
Green-I energy saving switches - advanced switch technology for lighting, heating, ventilation
If you have been following our blog for a while now you may have heard and seen many pictures with...