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New USB Chargers / USB Sockets from Forbes and Lomax, Schneider, BG Nexus, and MK
As a proof of how the electrical industry is moving on with the time and current up-to-date needs,...
Stay Warm and Keep it Bright this Christmas with us at SparksDirect!
Christmas is a little over a month away, but many of us are already considering what present...
Patio Heaters: What are they, How do they work, and Where are they used
Patio heaters. We all have seen them and enjoyed the warmth they give out. Recently I was walking...
Introducing MK and Hager Amendment 3 Compliant Consumer Units at Sparks
After speaking of the 3rd Amendment to the 17th Edition Regs (which comes into full application in...
NEW: USB Sockets from Heritage Brass in Flat, Stepped, and Raised Plate!
It's about time that Heritage Brass would get in on this, and so they did - there's now a brand...
The Colorful Turbo Ceiling Fan that makes Both Children and Adults Happy
Summer is here; no matter the rainy days in-between, we all have to admit that at this time summer...
The Intelligent LED Dimmer just got Smarter, Brighter, and Better!
One of the most common questions our customers ask us when it comes to light fittings is, Can this...
From Invisible Lightswitch to Painted Sockets: Forbes and Lomax in Pictures
When the modern equivalents for the elegant glass, nickel, and brass switches are no longer...
Flos iC Globe Lights by Michael Anastassiades: Perfectly Still and Balanced
"I came across a YouTube clip of a contact juggler. He has these spinning spheres moving around,...
Church Heating: Economic Heating Systems Developed Specifically for Churches
The efficient and cost effective heating of churches presents a unique combination of...
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Passive Infrared Sensors (PIRs) for Lighting, Ventilation, and Heating
The PIR - Passive Infrared Sensor - is an electronic sensor that measures infrared (IR) light...
Passive Infrared Sensors (PIRs) for Lighting, Ventilation, and Heating
The PIR - Passive Infrared Sensor - is an electronic sensor that measures infrared (IR) light...
Why Envirovent ECO dMEV Trickle Fans with Continuous Running are the Best
Having a bathroom fan for extracting the steam, smell, or vapors when using the shower, toilet, or...
Debunking the most Common 6 Myths on Electrical Floor Heating Installation
Floor heating has been known and loved by many for a very long time now. Even ancient Romans liked...
The Perfect Green Deal Bathroom Ventilation Fans: the Airflow LOOVENT Eco!
With over 40 years of experience in manufacturing and selling airflow ventilation systems, Airflow...
Great Light Fittings we Saw and Liked at the Lighting Show #MayDesign Series
On Monday May 19th 2014 we visited the Lighting section of the May Design show at the London...