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How the Airflow iCON range Revolutionised the Residential Ventilation Fans
In 2004, the Airflow iCON range of ventilation fans breathed new life into the stagnant...
Tips for Electrical Safety at Home, from Visual Checks to Total Home Safety
As people spend more time indoors, it is essential we use household appliances safely and...
Aico Alarms Fault Finding - 10 Questions and Answers, Aico Heat, Smoke, CO Alarms
As with most technology, you may experience technical faults with Aico’s range of alarms. Aico has...
The Award-winning Dunbar Concrete LED Light shows that Concrete Lights are now Chic
Astro has a long history of stepping on the podium to receive awards from experts in the lighting...
We need your Vote: Sparks was Nominated for Three 2019 Electrical Wholesaler Awards!
We here at Sparks Direct are delighted to announce that we have received three separate...
Tubular Heating is a Solution for Areas your Central Heating Can't Reach
Tubular heating elements are often used for the purpose of industrial heating, due to their great...
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Introducing Aico RadioLINK+ (wireless communication) and AudioLINK (data extraction)
With the advent of wireless technology, Aico saw a way to fundamentally change and improve the way...
Rodolfo Dordoni and Flos' Elite Collection of Modernistic Lighting Designers
Rodolfo Dordoni was born in Milan, just like the Castiglioni brothers before him. There does...
An Ideal set-up for Bathroom Lighting, from Task Lighting to Magnifying Mirrors
When installing or revamping your bathroom’s lighting, there are some important issues to consider...
A Modern Bathroom Lighting Guide: Planning, Dimming, Regs, and Types of Lights
Bathrooms are no longer purely functional washrooms but are now seen as a showcase for a home, or...
Tobia Scarpa's work with Flos and his Classic Lamp Designs like Foglio and Clessidra
Tobia Scarpa is yet another Italian designer to have enjoyed a flourishing career that led him to...
Small Steps to Reducing the Carbon Footprint by Switching to LEDs at Home
Switching all the old incandescent bulbs in your garage (for instance) to LEDs may seem like a...
3 New Year Resolutions to Save Energy and Money in Lighting and Ventilation
A New Year is upon us and you have probably already made plenty of resolutions regarding your...
Philippe Starck and Flos Lighting with Miss K, Romeo Babe, and Clessidra
Esteemed designer Philippe Starck spoke to a reporter at the 2015 Euroluce festival in Milan,...
2018 Christmas and New Year Opening Times at Sparks - Happy Holidays!
Another year has passed, and we are approaching the holiday season. We are thankful for all our...
Five Reasons you should Visit Sparks Electrical Wholesalers on Holloway Road
Wholesalers have been part of the fabric of life for working electricians since the first ones...
Why Infrared Patio Heaters can be better than Gas Patio Heaters this Winter
Long have the British public retreated back to the stuffy confines of their house due to the...
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How DEVImat Electrical Underfloor Heating Warms up Homes and Shops (showcases)
The pioneering DEVI has an illustrious history in electric underfloor heating - being the first...
Keep your Family Safe this Festive Season while Enjoying the Christmas Lights
This festive season we here at Sparks are looking at how to keep you safe from any electrical...
How Aico 3000 Series offers a Full Circle Protection with Intelligent Design
The Internet of Things (IOT) has many appliances in day-to-day life, but with Aico 3000 Series it...
Michele de Lucchi's Ongoing Influence in Lighting Design with Artemide
Artemide has made a huge contribution in the history of international design, with many of their...
Can Street LED Lighting Improve the Safety of your Neighbourhood? (3 case studies)
This article explores whether public exterior lighting - and in particular LED lighting - is...
What is a Smart Thermostat and Why Now is the Right Time to Invest in One
Have you ever wondered what is a smart thermostat and whether you need one? Is now the right time to invest in an intelligent thermostat?
Neil Poulton stands out in Revolutionising Lighting Design with Artemide
Neil Poulton is a Scottish designer based in Paris, France, who operates off the idea of creating...
See Illuma Rotaspot LED in an Art Shop and Gridspot LED in a Sports Store
Illuma is a leading lighting manufacturer, specialising in a range of commercial and industrial...
The Flos Fucsia Pendants and the Lighting Legacy of Achille Castiglioni
Described as one amongst a generation of Italian designers who ‘turned the language of design on...
How to Keep Warm in this Cold Weather with DEVI Underfloor Heating
Here is our advice on how to keep warm in this cold weather, and how DEVI underfloor heating mats can assist you with this.
How Teucer takes Human Centric Lighting to the Next Level with skyLUX
Teucer has long offered one of the most comprehensive ranges of LED strips, drivers profiles and...
How to Avoid Disappointment when Dimming Retrofit LED Lamps - 9 General Rules
Everyone in the know will tell you that LEDs will dominate the lighting world, having made their...
LuxLive 2018, Exhibitions and Events we are most Excited to Visit
Following our event-filled visit to LuxLive 2017, we here at Sparks are thrilled to see LuxLive...