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Why you need to Replace the Twin Socket with a Socket with USB Chargers

Why you need to Replace the Twin Socket with a Socket with USB Chargers

06/12/2016 sparksdirect

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

How a Run Back Timer Switch for Heating can Save you Money on Electricity

03/11/2016 sparksdirect

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?

Online Reviews: a Venting Opportunity or an Appreciation of the Product or Service?

06/09/2016 sparksdirect

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?

Is it that Simple to Transform a Regular Dimmer into an LED Dimmer?

23/06/2016 sparksdirect

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

New USB Chargers / USB Sockets from Forbes and Lomax, Schneider, BG Nexus, and MK

11/02/2016 sparksdirect

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!

The Sparks 2015 Christmas and New Year Opening Times. Happy Holidays!

09/12/2015 sparksdirect

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!

Stay Warm and Keep it Bright this Christmas with us at SparksDirect!

10/11/2015 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?

What Light Fittings should we Install Outdoors when it Rains and it's Wet?

21/10/2015 sparksdirect

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: What are they, How do they work, and Where are they used

24/09/2015 sparksdirect

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

Introducing MK and Hager Amendment 3 Compliant Consumer Units at Sparks

18/08/2015 sparksdirect

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!

NEW: USB Sockets from Heritage Brass in Flat, Stepped, and Raised Plate!

07/08/2015 sparksdirect

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

The Colorful Turbo Ceiling Fan that makes Both Children and Adults Happy

22/07/2015 sparksdirect

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!

The Intelligent LED Dimmer just got Smarter, Brighter, and Better!

09/07/2015 sparksdirect

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

Paintable Lights, Switches, and Sockets for Total Colour Coordination

26/06/2015 sparksdirect

Why would people paint their light fittings?, one would ask, and the answer is quite simple, To...

From Invisible Lightswitch to Painted Sockets: Forbes and Lomax in Pictures

From Invisible Lightswitch to Painted Sockets: Forbes and Lomax in Pictures

19/06/2015 sparksdirect

When the modern equivalents for the elegant glass, nickel, and brass switches are no longer...

Plumen 001 and Plumen 002, the World's First Designer Low Energy Light Bulbs!

Plumen 001 and Plumen 002, the World's First Designer Low Energy Light Bulbs!

10/06/2015 sparksdirect

Many times the light bulb is associated with a new idea, a brilliant thought, or an interesting thing one thinks of. However, even though...

Flos iC Globe Lights by Michael Anastassiades: Perfectly Still and Balanced

Flos iC Globe Lights by Michael Anastassiades: Perfectly Still and Balanced

28/05/2015 sparksdirect

"I came across a YouTube clip of a contact juggler. He has these spinning spheres moving around,...

Illuminati Lighting - High Quality Italian Design Ceiling Suspension Lights

Illuminati Lighting - High Quality Italian Design Ceiling Suspension Lights

20/05/2015 sparksdirect

Illuminati Lighting, a high quality Italian design lights, is an extremely solid company offering...

SparksDirect.co.uk is the 2015 Best Electrical Wholesaler Website in the UK!

SparksDirect.co.uk is the 2015 Best Electrical Wholesaler Website in the UK!

15/05/2015 sparksdirect

Yesterday the 2015 Electrical Wholesaler Awards took place at the Millennium Hotel in Gloucester...

Church Heating: Economic Heating Systems Developed Specifically for Churches

Church Heating: Economic Heating Systems Developed Specifically for Churches

07/05/2015 sparksdirect

The efficient and cost effective heating of churches presents a unique combination of...

Passive Infrared Sensors (PIRs) for Lighting, Ventilation, and Heating

Passive Infrared Sensors (PIRs) for Lighting, Ventilation, and Heating

23/04/2015 sparksdirect

The PIR - Passive Infrared Sensor - is an electronic sensor that measures infrared (IR) light...

Vintage Lamps for Stylish Lighting vs using Energy Saving Light Bulbs

Vintage Lamps for Stylish Lighting vs using Energy Saving Light Bulbs

25/03/2015 sparksdirect

We were reading the LuxReview article on, "I love candles as much as the next guy, but..." in...

Videos of Rako Wireless and Wired LED Dimming Solutions for Home or Office

Videos of Rako Wireless and Wired LED Dimming Solutions for Home or Office

12/03/2015 sparksdirect

We at Sparks love the people at Rako and their great products, and we're so glad that they put out...

It's Possible to have an Invisible Light Switch with Clear Plate

It's Possible to have an Invisible Light Switch with Clear Plate

05/03/2015 sparksdirect

It is possible to obtain an invisible light switch with the clear plates offered both by Forbes and Lomax and Hamilton (the Perception CFX range).

Why Envirovent ECO dMEV Trickle Fans with Continuous Running are the Best

Why Envirovent ECO dMEV Trickle Fans with Continuous Running are the Best

27/02/2015 sparksdirect

Having a bathroom fan for extracting the steam, smell, or vapors when using the shower, toilet, or...

Sparks was Nominated as Finalist in the 2015 Electrical Wholesaler Awards

Sparks was Nominated as Finalist in the 2015 Electrical Wholesaler Awards

19/02/2015 sparksdirect

After winning a "Highly Commended" award last year in the "Best Electrical Wholesaler Website" in...

Dimming the Bathroom Lights: How to Dim the Bathroom Ceiling Lights?

Dimming the Bathroom Lights: How to Dim the Bathroom Ceiling Lights?

13/02/2015 sparksdirect

As an electrical wholesaler we get asked a lot of questions both via our trade counter in Archway,...

2015 Promotion on Square Edge Plastic Switches and Sockets: Special Prices!

2015 Promotion on Square Edge Plastic Switches and Sockets: Special Prices!

29/01/2015 sparksdirect

We start year 2015 with a big promotion on the square edge switches and sockets from BG...

2014 Christmas and New Year Opening Times at Sparks - Happy Holidays!

2014 Christmas and New Year Opening Times at Sparks - Happy Holidays!

16/12/2014 sparksdirect

It has been a great year with many great experiences, lots of new customers, some awards, new...

Debunking the most Common 6 Myths on Electrical Floor Heating Installation

Debunking the most Common 6 Myths on Electrical Floor Heating Installation

04/12/2014 sparksdirect

Floor heating has been known and loved by many for a very long time now. Even ancient Romans liked...

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