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Here's one for your IdeaBooks: LED Bedroom and Living Room Wall Lights
We have been writing on the blog regarding LED lamps ever since they were a novelty, and now the...
2016 Christmas and New Year Opening Times at Sparks - Happy Holidays!
2016 has been quite a year, with many ups and downs and all kinds of good experiences and great...
Why you need to Replace the Twin Socket with a Socket with USB Chargers
According to this article the Brits are among the most enthusiastic smartphone and tablets...
How a Run Back Timer Switch for Heating can Save you Money on Electricity
When it is cold outside - as it is these days - people start working on their heating system, hot...
Online Reviews: a Venting Opportunity or an Appreciation of the Product or Service?
It used to be that simply having a website and making sure you're properly linked to from the...
Is it that Simple to Transform a Regular Dimmer into an LED Dimmer?
The advancement in today's LED technology allows people to choose not only to use a LED lamp...
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,...
The Sparks 2015 Christmas and New Year Opening Times. Happy Holidays!
2015 has been an amazing year for us at Sparks Electrical Wholesalers - we won the prestigious...
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...
What Light Fittings should we Install Outdoors when it Rains and it's Wet?
It's raining. This is not abnormal here in the UK, especially during this time of the year, but...
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...
Paintable Lights, Switches, and Sockets for Total Colour Coordination
Why would people paint their light fittings?, one would ask, and the answer is quite simple, To...