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LED Replaces Halogen, and how the EU Ban on Halogen Lamps Affects You
On the 1st of September 2018 the EU ban on halogen bulbs has come into full effect; after more...
Introducing Coastal Lights and Salt-Spray Tested Light Fittings at Sparks
To choose the right light fitting, you first need to know where you want to install it. Not all...
Tips for Improving your Indoor Air Quality and Reducing Pollution at Home
On the 21st of June this year there was the annual Clean Air Day, and the people at Global Action...
LED Dimmers are now Available in All your Favorite Plates and Finishes!
The constant development of the LED lighting technology pushes the dimming industry forward; it is...
Test-it Tuesday: Check your Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Alarms today!
Every Tuesday there's a great reminder hashtag via Twitter, which is #TestitTuesday. From the...
10 Outdoor Wall Lights at Sparks that You will Absolutely Love (as seen via Houzz)
There are many wonderful outdoor wall light fittings that we have on our website - see them here -...
Six Simple Tips to Combat and Reduce Condensation at Home
Due to the lack of adequate ventilation at home we all have condensation, and if we leave...
Quick Guide to Painting your Plaster or Ceramic Paintable Wall Lights
Do you fancy a different color for your wall lights? We at Sparks offer quite a lot of plaster...
2017 Christmas and New Year Opening Times at Sparks
We still can't believe it that we're right at the end of the year - where did 2017 go? Time...
We visited Lux Live 2017, so here are some Interesting LED Lights and Technologies
Last week we went to the annual Lux Live, Lux Live 2017, one of the greatest lighting shows in...
Trimless Lights Guide: What Plastered-in Light Fitting do I Need?
A trimless light fitting is a plastered-in fitting, a light fitting that has "no trim" because it...
Four Astro Lights Bathroom Mirror Lights that Look Great in Your Bathroom
Astro Lighting - the company began in the basement of a house in Sevenoaks in London in 1997 - is...
Save Money, Save the Enviroment, and get Excellent Light with LED Lights
If you're not convinced that the LED lights are the future of lighting (at least the near future)...
Are the Invisible Plastic Plates for Switches and Sockets really Transparent?
Most switches, sockets, dimmers, and other wiring devices come with a solid plate, which can be...
Can I Keep my Low Voltage Recessed Lights and yet use them with LED Lamps?
We get asked hundreds of questions concerning how to do more energy saving lighting, from, "Do I...
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...