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Thorn Lighting, a beloved lighting manufacturer that made many of the fluorescent light fittings used in different applications, is back with Thorn Eco; in this article, we're introducing the Thorn Poppy LED Battens and the Thorn Julie IP65 LED Battens. The Thorn ECO LED lighting range is a family of LED luminaires for every application, both domestic and commercial. The full range includesThorn ECO Amy recessed LED downlightThorn ECO Anna recessed LED panelThorn ECO Balder industrial IP23 battenThorn ECO Boris powerful LED Hi BayThorn ECO Elsa LED bathroom mirror luminaireThorn ECO Emma LED battenThorn ECO Freja IP44 LED battenThorn ECO Holly wall-mounted LED outdoor luminaireThorn ECO Iris self-test emergency downlightThorn ECO Julie IP65 LED battenThorn ECO Lara circular IP65 LED bulkheadThorn ECO Lena circular IP44 LED bulkheadThorn ECO Leo high-power LED floodlightThorn ECO Leonie LED floodlightThorn ECO Lily IP44 LED downlightThorn ECO Luca LED SpotlightThorn ECO Lucy LED battenThorn ECO Mary LED garden floodlight with earth spikeThorn ECO Nina self-test exit signThorn ECO Poppy LED battenThorn ECO Rosy LED walkover inground luminaireThorn ECO Roxy LED surface-mounted and pendant luminaireThorn ECO Sam self-test emergency bulkheadThorn ECO Tom circular IP66 LED bulkheadThorn ECO Zoe slim LED downlightThorn ECO Just emergency plug-and-play E2 kits (accessories)Thorn ECO cable system - cables, connectors, and sensors.They divide all these into Thorn ECO Flexibles and Thorn ECO Varios. In this article we would like to focus on the Thorn ECO Poppy LED batten luminaire and the Thorn ECO Julie IP65 LED batten luminaire. Thorn ECO Poppy LED BattenCalm and composed, the Thorn ECO Poppy LED Battens blend into a wide range of indoor settings. With an IP rating of IP40, these are not suitable for outdoor use, but they are perfect for indoor use. It is time to replace the old fluorescent battens for indoor with these new energy-saving LED battens available at Sparks Electrical Wholesalers for the best price! Each Thorn ECO LED batten comes with a 5-year warranty. Here are some of their best features and benefits:Easy to install LED battens, rated at IP40.FLEX Feature (Lumen Output Switch): The flexibility to decide on your lumen package on-site with the flick of a switchDirect replacement for conventional battens in terms of light performance and lengthReliable integrated LED technology, ensuring maintenance-free installation and a long lifetimeHigh visual comfort light emitting surfaceThe innovative design protected endcap provides a unique tool-free locking mechanism that guards fitting against unauthorised accessThe locking mechanism is easy to open with the correct tools for maintenancePush terminals, enabling loop-in loop-outSuspended LED tray for easy installationBESA compatibleIK08 rated for impact resistanceLong lifetime: up to 50.000hIdeal for locations such as warehouses, circulation corridors, workshops and technical premises, to name a few. Buy Thorn ECO Poppy LED BattensThorn ECO IP65 Julie Flex LED BattenThe Thorn ECO IP65 Julie Flex LED Battens is a range of clipless design for robust performance and easy installation. The high IP rating allows you to install these energy-saving LED batten luminaires outdoors or in areas with water splashing. If you still use fluorescent battens or fluorescent luminaires outdoors or in wet areas, it is time to switch to Thorn ECO IP65 Julie Flex LED Battens! They are dust and water-resistant, IK08-rated impact-resistant, and the full range has versions with a presence sensor and corridor function! Here are some of the best features and benefits of the Thorn ECO IP65 Julie Flex LED Batten range:Energy efficient with > 120 lm/WColour temperature 4000 KJulie goes FLEX: you can now decide your lumen package on-sitePerfect for retrofit projects – flexible bracket sliders mean no re-drilling is required in 1:1 replacementsClick-fit clipless diffuser for easy installationQuick connect PLUG&PLAY Emergency functionQuick access with a flat-head screwdriver for easy maintenanceVersions with presence sensor and corridor functions are availableFlex: you can decide your lumen package on-siteIP65 rated: dust and water resistantIK08 rated: impact resistantThe range includes versions with presence sensor and corridor functionPlug-and-play emergency functionEnergy efficient: >120lm/WIdeal for places such as car parts, loading bays, industrial and storage facilities, underpasses, workshops and technical premises, to name a few. Buy Thorn ECO IP65 Julie Flex LED BattensNote: the full range of Thorn ECO can be purchased via Sparks; for any enquiries, larger projects, or quotations on any of the items in this range, do not hesitate to contact us. 

Batten luminaires have been in use for over 60 years now, providing a fantastic lighting solution for long ceilings and other locations. Since they were first introduced they have predominantly been lit by fluorescent battens. The first batten luminaire would have been very bulky indeed by today’s standards; with a 37mm T12 lamp and a heavy, transformer type control gear. They would be considered extremely inefficient in our modern, more eco-conscious world. Thankfully, contemporary LED battens have made strides in the market, and look to be the future of batten luminaires. In this article, we will examine the differences between the two types and recommend LED battens for your property, whether it be a workplace or domestic setting. Luminaire battens in the workplace: the need for changes Batten luminaires have long been staples of the office workplace, as they offer long straight strips of lighting overhead that is ideal for this kind of environment. Our workplaces have changed dramatically since the ‘60s, but the qualities we require from our lights remain the same. Even today, LED battens are sold at the same kind of lengths as their fluorescent counterparts: 4, 5 and 6 feet. These are regulatory sizes for office workspaces. However, there are many things changing about battens including the lamp uses, integral components and their aesthetics. Early battens consisted of a bare fluorescent tube on a folded steel spine, onto which you could add accessories such as reflectors. This is rarely the case anymore, as businesses look to improve the appearance of their workplaces, as improved aesthetics have been shown to lead to increased productivity. LED battens are also more energy-efficient than their fluorescent counterparts, so this is an added bonus for money-minded business owners. These changes in the batten luminaire market have led to a great deal of ‘retrofitting’ in workplaces.Buy LED Battens at Sparks LED battens vs fluorescent battens Alan Tulla, the technical editor at Lux, has explained in detail why LEDs are better than fluorescent, by running comparisons between the two types. A conventional 1.2m batten with a single T5 or T8 fluorescent lamp emits about 2,500 lumens - meanwhile, all the LED versions Alan looked at had a greater output. For instance, the Tono Integrated LED Batten from Megaman emits an impressive 3600 lumens and produces 3000K of warm white light. Most manufacturers offer a standard and high-output version when it comes to LED luminaires. Looking at power output alone, the higher wattage LED is equivalent to a twin lamp fluorescent, which shows how far it eclipses its predecessor in this matter. ‘Accent lighting’ is becoming an increasingly important factor in workplaces as it improves the appearance and therefore productivity (as mentioned above). Even with something as simple as a batten, it is worth considering light distribution, as illumination isn’t required solely on the worktop or desk. Typically, an LED batten emits light over a 120 degree downward radius. A bare fluorescent lamp would give you an angle closer to 240 degrees (perhaps 180 degrees with a diffuser). The wider angle beam of light will cause more glare on worker’s computer screens. It has been established that glare causes headaches and increased absenteeism amongst employees. This means that the more focused beams of the LED battens are considered the more desirable by employers. A bare fluorescent lamp shines some upward light which can lighten the ceiling and improve the appearance of a space. However, this comes at the expense of horizontal illumination. It is preferable to have the light in an office focused downward and horizontally for practical purposes. The upward lighting and wide beam angle of the fluorescent battens are indicative of why they consume so much more power than LED battens. They are wasteful in the way they light a room.Buy Tono Integrated LED Battens Installing your new LED battens: it’s simpler than you may think We hope that this article has convinced you to join the trend of retrofitting fluorescent bulbs for LED ones! Here is a quick guide on how to make the switch - also - make sure mains power is OFF while you complete this installation (and a registered electrician has to do the electrical work). Check if your existing installation has a ‘starter and inductive’ ballast or an electronic ballast. If you have a fluorescent tube fitting with a starter ballast, you can simply remove the starter and then short circuit the connections across the inductive ballast. This negates the inductive ballast and means you can hook up the mains voltage supply to the LED batten. With an electronic ballast, you must cut off the wires to the ballast from the circuit. Connect the mains neutral wire to one end of the LED tube and the mains live to the other end. The LED should now operate correctly. So to summarise, with an LED batten, you simply need to connect the mains live to one end and the mains neutral to the other and it will then operate! The switch-over is extremely simple, LED battens are more energy-efficient and more attractive. With all these points in mind - what is stopping you from retrofitting your fluorescent lamps to LED battens today! You can view our full range of LED battens via this link - it is an ever-increasing category of energy-efficient lights on our website.