SparksDirect Blog - Reviews, News, and Articles on Lights and Electricals
The Best LED Dimmers for the Dimmable LED Lights - We're Almost There!
More and more of our customers are preferring the LED lights to the halogen or fluorescent lights,...
It's Time to Change that Light Bulb with an LED Lamp - More Energy Efficient!
As the LED lights the LED lighting is being developed and is advancing, there's the same question...
Sparks is Honoured with the Highly Commended
Last week the spotlight was on the electrical wholesaling industry at the first Electrical...
Great Light Fittings we Saw and Liked at the Lighting Show #MayDesign Series
On Monday May 19th 2014 we visited the Lighting section of the May Design show at the London...
Top 3 LED Ceiling Lights on Stock Clearance at Sparks - Best Bargains!
From time to time we like to let our visitors and customers know of our clearance lines,...
SparksDirect.co.uk Nominated for the 2014 Best Electrical Wholesaler Website
Every year the people at Electrical Wholesaler Magazine not only put out an excellent print...
Fancy a Spring Break with a £3000 Holiday Voucher? Check out Schneider EZ Rewards!
We don't usually make such big promotions nor do we talk about large sums of money as a prize, but...
Did You See the New Illuma High Powered LED Track Spotlights Video Presentation?
A little over 1 week ago we had the privilege to be visited by someone at Illuma Lighting, and so...
What we have to say on, Increasing Sales and Revenue with Responsive Web Design
Yes, you heard it right: we have something to say on the topic of increasing sales and revenue...
Having a Customer-Oriented Online Store with Electrical Items and Lights
Creating an online store with the latest and greatest design and ecommerce software behind it is...
2013 Christmas and New Year Opening Times at Sparks Electrical Wholesalers Ltd
It is that time of the year that everyone loves - holidays, presents, good food, good will among...
Top 5 Touch Devices and Fittings at Sparks that Can Make Your Life Easier
Everything is touch screen now, from the mobile phone (pardon me, the smart phone) to the tablet...
Lux Live 2013 Day 1: LED Lights, Energy Saving, and Lots of Good Talks
For the second year in a row, we went to visit the annual Lux Live lighting exhibition in Earl...
6 Top Tips to Avoid Overloading Your Sockets and Extension Leads at Home
Here are the 6 Top Tips to Avoid Overloading Your Sockets and Extension Leads at Home for you to be safe while using extension sockets.
Add Elegance to Your Wiring Devices with the Perception Range from Hamilton-Litestat
Shopping for switches and sockets is not an easy job if you are not sure whether you want them in...
Time to Replace the Old Fluorescent Modular Fittings with the New LED LuxPanel!
People call them "office ceiling tile lights", "recessed modular lights", "modular neon lights",...
Sparks Electrical Embraces Mobile E-tailing (Case Study in Get Connected)
A few months ago we were announcing our new responsive website, and many of our customers and...
Time to Upgrade to a Video Door Entry System with iPhone / Android Support!
Long gone are the times when all we know about our visitors at the door is their voice. It is now...
Are the Most Expensive Chandeliers also the Best Ones for Your Lighting Needs?
We are not called and known as "the Sparks and Lights" showroom simply because "we sell...
What is a Ryefield Board? Can Anyone Install such a Distribution Board?
Many people don't know what a Ryefield Board is, and even more people think they can figure out...
Vintage Pictures of Archway, Holloway Road, and Highgate Hill
In our office on the wall we have some framed pictures, and the other day we took a closer look...
The Dimming Systems Help You Save More Energy than the Switching Systems!
At Sparks Electrical we sell both dimming systems and switching systems, so to speak about this...
Aurora Fire Rated Downlights: How are they Tested and How do they Work?
Some of the best fire-rated downlights, tested and approved according to the highest UK standards,...
Why a Timer Fan is More Recommended than a Fan with Humidistat Module
Have you ever wondered why a timer fan is more recommended than a fan with humidistat module? Speaking of ventilation fans. Read and find out for yourself.
How to Spot and Avoid Rogue Electricians and Cowboy Builders
We recently stumbled upon a great article put out by the AdviceGuide - self help from Citizens...
The Best Deal for the Perfect Fluke Companion of a Professional Electrician
Yes, you have heard it right: we at Sparks have the best deal for the perfect companion from Fluke...
What's the Real Problem with the Outdoor Lights using PIR Detectors?
It's all about saving energy plus saving money when it comes to outdoor lights. The design is also...
When Sparks Gets on the Instagram Bandwagon and Tweets their Instagrams
We loved twitpic, but it looks like it's gone - twitter acquired it, and now it's part of twitter!...
Where does an Electrical Wholesaler Fit in the Life of an Electrician?
Yes, we are an electrical wholesaler. We have been here in Archway (North London) at 659-661...
Danlers is Helping You Select the Appropriate PIR Occupancy Switch
Winners of the Queen's Awards for Enterprise for Innovation in 2010, Danlers Ltd is a family owned...