SparksDirect Blog - Reviews, News, and Articles on Lights and Electricals
Are IP20 rated Lights Suitable for Bathroom Lighting?
One of the common questions our customers ask us is related to bathroom lighting, and quite a few of them ask us about IP20-rated lights, and whether they are suitable for use in the bathroom.
Showcasing the Knightsbridge Screwless Switches and Sockets at Sparks
One of the most popular yet very affordable ranges of screwless switches and sockets is the Knightsbridge screwless switches and sockets, which on our website can be found in matt white and matt black.
Simple Ways of Preventing Mould in your Home
There are many simple ways of preventing mould in your home and there are many simple steps one can take to ventilate and control mould before it will control us.
3 Inspirational Residential Lighting Projects featuring Astro Lights
Astro Lighting is one of our favorite lighting suppliers, and they have a wide range of light fittings; in this article, we want to share three inspirational residential lighting projects as seen via their Project Gallery.
Introducing the Schneider Ultimate range of Switches and Sockets
One of the most popular ranges of switches and sockets we distribute at Sparks is the Schneider Ultimate range: switching on contemporary style.
Four Applications of the Illuma Gridspot LED Track Spotlights
Part of the wide range of LED track spotlights from Illuma Lighting, the Gridspot LED spotlight is the ideal choice for retail lighting, commercial lighting, and display lighting solutions.
Quick Guide to Choosing the Colour Temperature of LED Lights
Many customers have asked us to advise them on what is the correct colour temperature for their LED lights; in this article we present a quick guide to choosing the colour temperature of the LED lights.
Pew Heaters Offer Direct Heating - Most Economic Means of Heating in a Church
We have discovered one of the most economic ways of heating a church: pew heaters offering direct heating, being turned on only when needed, to heat up the church-goers as needed.
A Look at the Aged Brass Switches and Sockets from Forbes and Lomax
One of the most interesting finishes that Forbes and Lomax does is aged brass; here is a look at some of the best aged brass switches and sockets made by Forbes & Lomax.
Smart LED Dimmers from Varilight: WiFi Dimmers and Multi-way Dimmers
We are so excited to introduce the new smart LED dimmers from Varilight - the WiFi LED dimmers and the Multi-way LED dimmers, all available via SparksDirect.co.uk
What is Part P of the Building Regulations and How it Affects Us
You may have heard of Part P of the Building Regulations; in this article we want to delve into what it covers, how it affects us, and what needs to be done in case of electrical wiring alterations at home.
General Installation Guide for Underfloor Heating Cables and Thermostats
At Sparks we distribute a wide range of underfloor heating cables and heating mats, many of them by DEVI, and it is only natural that we would have a general installation guide for these underfloor heating cables and thermostats.
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Pictures of Coastal Lights at Sparks - Coastal Lighting Collection
A particular category of lights and light fittings at Sparks are the coastal lights - the coastal lighting collection - and here are some pictures of how amazing they look.