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Believe it or not, there is such a thing as a proper research and development in the LED technology industry, and the people at Jake Dyson have come up with a high end gadget-style task LED lamp that will work for almost forty years! In their own words, ... After a period of intense research and development, the Jake Dyson Lighting Design team honed in on the following features which they believe are key to producing a high performance LED task light and answer the technical requirements of consumers and industry alike.Note: this light fitting/s are no longer available at Sparks; you can see the existing LED table lamps here. Flexibility & Precision Inspired by the construction crane and drawing board the CSYS Task can be adjusted effortlessly in three axes to allow exact, stable positioning. Setting the LED head close to the working area allows focused illumination, whilst raising it creates a wide, even pool of light. The mechanics are designed with precision to ensure a smooth accurate movement and positioning. Light Distribution The CSYS Task light produces a bright, clear and even pool of warm, white light. The spread and intensity of light can be controlled within your working area. Unwanted spill is eliminated and its optical design minimises hot-spots and the opportunity for glare. In addition, the refined and compact structure of the light source means that it is not obtrusive when positioned in your line of sight. Bright LED Light Constant acceleration in LED development poses a real challenge for manufacturers to keep up and best implement these new technologies. The fully dimmable CSYS Task is designed around the latest generation of high power warm white LEDs. Heat Pipe Technology Heat pipe technology was developed for use in satellites and is now most commonly used to help cool microprocessors. The primary role of a heat pipe is to conduct heat away from its source. The heat pipe within the CSYS Task conducts heat away from the LEDs and distributes it evenly over the length of the heat sink. It uses no external pumps or extra energy to cool the LEDs and is instrumental in keeping the CSYS Task running brightly and efficiently for 37+ years. LED Sustainability Effective temperature control is essential to prevent early life failure as it is proven that excessive temperatures reduce the performance of LEDs leading to a shorter life span, reduced efficiency and disturbance in colour. The cooler the LED, the longer the life. To achieve maximum efficiency, a heat sink must utilise the entire surface area to discharge heat. Incorporating the heat sink within the CSYS as a structural element of the product, utilises its entire surface area to discharge heat evenly. The LEDs in the CSYS Task are run at just 30 degrees above room temperature to give a 160,000+ hours life and stable performance. The CSYS Task is 5 times more energy efficient than a comparable halogen bulb. The above is what the good people at Jake Dyson specify concerning their amazing LED task lamps (table lamps, desk lights, etc). You can purchase the CSYS Task range at Sparks Electrical in White or Black.

In light of the energy bill increases coming up later this year, here are some lighting tips for saving both energy and money.On one hand, the use of LED lamps drastically reduces the amount of energy one uses at home.On the other hand, there are quite a few things one can do in order to save energy and money, thus reducing the energy bills considerably. Why are the Energy Bills Going up in 2022?By now, everyone knows that, due to a multitude of reasons both nationally and internationally, energy prices are rising, and there's a further rise in energy bills expected later this year.Ofgem put out a press release saying that the price cap will increase by £693 from April, and most homeowners and renters are quite worried about the upcoming winter.The energy crisis is an ongoing shortage of energy across the world, both in the UK and in Europe, and it affects our country very much.Here are the main reasons the energy bills are going up in 2022:The energy crisis: as countries began to recover from the pandemic, demand for gas started to increase and, unfortunately, it could not be met due to a shortage in supply - thus the gas price increased in 2021. This problem was made worse by the renewable sources (wind and solar) which produce less power, and by the cold weather during winter months which forces people to turn their heating up. Russia's invasion of Ukraine threatened supplies and drove up the prices even further since Russia is one of the world's largest producers of oil and gas. Energy companies went bust: some of the energy suppliers in the UK went out of business due to the increase in gas prices. British consumers who had to move from failed energy suppliers are paying more per month because so many energy providers went out of business.The "energy price cap" was introduced in January 2019 by Ofgem because of concerns that many people were paying too much for their energy.Ofgem caps the maximum amount energy suppliers can charge for their energy.This energy cap can is reviewed twice a year, but recently Ofgem decided to review it every three months so that the market may be stabilised.The change, Ofgem says, allows energy companies to adjust bills more quickly in response to the prices they are charged by wholesale suppliers.The record increase in global gas prices - up to 54% - caused not only worries among homeowners but also an increase in energy bills. Buy Ascoli Spots at Sparks6 Lighting Tips for Saving Energy and MoneyAs we are approaching the last half of the year and the long winter nights are coming, especially with the increase in the energy bills, we need to be aware of some things we can do to reduce these bills.There are some simple lighting tips - tips which relate to reducing energy and money spent on lighting - that help us save energy and money. Switch off the lights when you're not using them or you leave the room. This is the simplest tip but the one most easy to forget. If you leave the room, make sure you turn off the light or the lights; don't think that you'll be back in a few minutes - simply switch it off. And make sure you switch off ALL the lights, both the ceiling lights, the wall lights, and the floor lamps or table lamps. It is estimated that you can save as much as £20-40 per year just by switching off the lights.Switch to LED lamps everywhere. You may be surprised to find out that some of your wall lamps, ceiling lights, or table lamps may still use a halogen lamp or an incandescent lamp. We have been advising all our customers to switch to LED wherever possible; now this advice is a must! Even the picture lights which use a special lamp can be switched to LED lamps to reduce energy consumption and save on energy bills.Reduce the number of light fittings that are ON. If you have the ceiling light on, you may not need the table lamp on also; similarly, if you have the table lamp on, why leave the ceiling light on? Though you may use LED lamps in all your light fittings, the energy consumption of these light fittings add up, so it is advisable to reduce the number of light fittings you use. Install a time delay switch for light fittings in the hallway or corridor. A time delay switch allows the light to be on for a set amount of time, after which the light is turned off automatically. This is for corporate areas such as staircases, hallways, etc. A time lag switch can help you save energy and money, thus reducing your energy bills. Use PIR sensors or Timers for outdoor lights. We advise purchasing outdoor lights with PIR (presence detector) and/or using timers for the outdoor light fittings. It is quite a waste of energy and money to leave the front door light on the whole night, no matter how energy-saving the light bulb may be. Why not install a PIR wall lamp or a PIR flood light as security lights outdoor? These will turn on only when presence is detected, and they will be off the rest of the time, thus saving energy and money. Consider using transparent shades and clean the shades. Table lamps and pendant lights offer nice, diffused light, and we love the ambience they create. However, if the shade is quite dark, there needs to be a higher wattage lamp being used, which costs more. Why not switch to a more transparent shade to save more energy and money off your bills? And don't forget to clean your lamp shads regularly so that light may shine bright and not be blocked by dust and other impurities. Buy Slim CCT LED FloodlightConclusion and ReferencesThere are many more specific tips on reducing the lighting bill at home, and there is a long list of tips on reducing energy at the office or in commercial environments.However, the above six tips are the simplest tips for reducing the lighting bill, and we all can do them without investing too much.At Sparks, we offer a wide range of LED lamps and LED lights to help you reduce energy consumption.To see them for yourself, visit us either online or at our lighting showroom in North London. Further references on the energy crisis and reducing your lighting bill:BBC article on the energy crisis: what is the energy price cap, how might the bills go up, the energy price cap forecast, using smart meters, the fuel bill breakdown, and how this affects us; also, how to get help with the bills. Tips on saving energy and lighting - reducing the lighting bills.Ofgem press release: Price cap to increase by £693 from April.Energy Saving Trust article on, Why are energy bills going up?Factcheck: why are the energy bills going up? (via channel 4)Bright ideas to save energy and money (via energy label).

If you browse the wide range of table lights and desk lamps available at Sparks you might miss these seven gold table lights, so in this article, we are bringing them to the forefront! While some really love darker finishes such as matt bronze or matt black while others love it all in matt white or satin grey, we prefer having some gold or variations of gold when it comes to table lighting. The seven gold table lights introduced below are not all made by one manufacturer but by more than one. Whether you prefer the lighting design by Astro Lighting or LEDS-C4 or any other design, we at Sparks can offer you some of the most amazing gold table lights and table lamps. Seven Gold Table Lights at Sparks You Might Have MissedWithout further ado, here are seven gold table lights (or table lamps, if you prefer) that you might have missed at Sparks. Astro Lighting Gerrit Table Lamp in Anodised GoldComing in an anodised gold and including the LED lamp, the Astro Lighting Gerrit Table Lamp 1465001 is available on our website for the best price. It has a tactile switch and is a modern take on the traditional banker's lamp, this LED desk light has been designed as a functional sculpture. Buy Gerrit Gold Table LampCully Table Light in Antique Gold and Black Marble BaseIf you prefer a sturdy table light in an antique gold finish and with a black marble base, look no further than this lovely Cully Table Light at Sparks. It has an ON/OFF switch on the 2m lead, and it is ideal for decoration and interior lighting. The geometric cube-within-a-cube framework adds to the mystique and style of this light fitting available on our website for the best price. Buy Cully Gold Table LightAstro Lighting Enna Desk LED Lamp Switched in Matt GoldDon't let the apparent small shape or size of Astro Lighting Enna Desk LED Lamp Switched in Matt Gold fool you - this is a great fitting with an incorporated 4.5W LED offering a 2700K warm white light. It includes an LED driver to optimise energy efficiency, and it is the ideal task light for guest room desktops. Its adjustable, glare-free head also makes it the perfect choice for bedside tables and front desks.Buy Enna Desk Lamp in GoldLEDs-C4 Nude Tiny Table Lamp in Matt GoldPart of the Nude range by LEDS-C4, the LEDs-C4 Nude Tiny Table Lamp in Matte Gold requires an E27/ES lamp and it can be located on the table, shelf, or anywhere you need it. You can even locate it on the bookshelf to offer light in the surroundings. There's nothing nude about this fitting, but the design is so simplistic and great at the same time. Plus, it comes in a matt gold finish!Buy Nude Tiny Gold Table LampMolly Table Lamp in Antique Gold with Teal Fabric ShadeNow that's what I call a robust and delightful table lamp! Feast your eyes on Molly Table Lamp in Antique Gold with Teal Fabric Shade available at Sparks for the best price. It comes with a black marble base, an antique gold framework, and a teal fabric shade - all included! All you need is to get an energy-saving E27/ES lamp and you're ready to go! You can now purchase a table lamp with a sculptural design and a timeless style. Buy Molly Gold Table LightLEDS-C4 Nude Curved Table Lamp in Matt GoldIdeal for shedding light downward, the LEDS-C4 Nude Curved Table Lamp in Matt Gold has an adjustable head. You can rotate the head degrees, so you can shed light even upward if you need it. Simple and beautiful in equal measure, designed in Spain and is available at Sparks for the best price. Simply purchase the LED lamp with an ES/E27 screw cap and you're good to go. Buy Nude Curved Gold Table LampAstro Lighting Miura LED Desk USB Light in Matt GoldIf you're looking for a table light in a gold finish with a USB charger, check out the Astro Lighting Miura LED Desk USB Light in Matt Gold available at Sparks today! It comes without the shade, which means that you can customize the colour of the shade, and it has a USB port to charge your device. The 7.5W 27000K LED lamp is included, and the head is adjustable, allowing you to direct the light beam where you need it most. Buy Miura Gold Table Light with USBAll the above gold table lamps and table lights can be purchased via Sparks. If you spot any other amazing gold-finished table light at Sparks and you want us to feature it here, let us know.

Here at Sparks Direct we like a great desk lamp: this range of fittings is essential, but that doesn't mean they have to be simply functional. We think they can also be beautiful, in their own way. Today we're looking at our five favourites from the store. Please note: some of these may no longer be available via Sparks; all our stylish table lamps can be found here.The Novel Maldon Desk Lamp Kicking off with the Maldon, we picked this one because - well, honestly, we just like the novel design of this light: a chrome semicircle with an adjustable lamp almost, but not quite, at its apex. The Flos Kelvin LED Light Antonio Citterio's Kelvin desk lamp, designed exclusively for Flos Lighting, is famous for its accurate colour rendition and simple controls: simply touch the back of the head and the LED lamp instantly comes on! The Small Wonder: The Artemide Tolomeo Mini A miniaturised version of the classic lamp, the Tolomeo Mini, the brainchild of Michele de Lucchi, might look familiar: Luxo, the mascot of the movie giant Pixar, was based on its bigger brother! The Unassuming but Eco-Friendly Mento The Mento is a simple but flexible LED lamp from Nordlux with a 3W LED lamp that is energy-saving but incredibly effective. The Tiny but Wonderful Micro Flexi Finally, the Micro Flexi in black or white is an oddball entry in our Top 5: it's not quite a table lamp, as such, but it clips onto the edge of the desk in an unobstrusive way that provides task lighting. Clip it onto the desk and forget about it: that's the mark of a great desk lamp.Best LED Table Lamps

Asthenopia, known colloquially as "eye strain," is a major problem for the modern workforce that routinely spends up to 8 hours a day in front of a computer screen. It's so bad, in fact, that it's known as part of something called "Computer Vision Syndrome." It's terrible, but thankfully there are ways to combat this or at least alleviate some of the more unpleasant effects. What is Eye Strain? When you concentrate on a visually intense task, such as continuously focusing on a computer monitor, the ciliary muscle - a ring of muscle inside the eye - tightens, becoming irritated and uncomfortable. Over time, serious eye strain can cause further problems from headaches to longer-term conditions such as myopia - shortsightedness. The colour temperature of a computer monitor is known to cause eye strain to some degree, and software is available to help reduce its effect. But the fact is, backlit monitors aren't helping. So in an office environment (even if you're one of the lucky ones working from home), what is there to be done?Office Lights at Sparks Reducing Eye Strain in the Office We've covered some general office lighting tips in our home office post, and most of them apply here, too. The first and most important thing to do is reduce the amount of glare reaching your eyes. Glare being caused by looking directly at a light source, there's not much to be done about the computer, but diffused or shielded light will direct it away from your eyes. Alternately, mount the light so it's a little bit above eye level. If you have the option, use a desk lamps to provide directed high-quality task lighting to complement the general overhead light. And if all else fails, or you don't have room for a desk lamp, follow the "20-20-20" rule: every 20 minutes, focus on something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. Or close your eyes, which has a similar effect. Just try not to let your boss see you in case they think you've fallen asleep. Image by Cali2Okie (Creative Commons)

You have probably watched the Space:1999 TV show- the Nemo Sorella Table Light is a rare white table lamp, one of Harvey Guzzini's most sought-after pieces.Please note: this light fitting is no longer available via Sparks; here is the full range of table lamps available in our offering. This sculptural 1972 design features a leaning biomorphic silhouette with linear vents, and a large sculptural hood-shaped shade. The Nemo Sorella SORE WW 11 in white featured prominently on set of the 1970s television series Space:1999. A very rare and desirable piece of Italian Pop Modernism. And now, this stylish table light from Nemo is back - bringing a touch of vintage to the modern era!In the late 1950s, the sons of Mariano Guzzini: Raimondo, Giovanni, Virgilio, Giuseppe and Giannunzio founded Harvey Creazioni for the production of artistic objects in enameled copper. The name is a reference to Harvey, the invisible giant rabbit from the film of the same name starring Jimmy Stewart. Soon after the foundation of the company, the production of copper objects was supplemented by fantastically designed plastic lighting. The Nemo Sorella Table Lamp - a Movie Star Vintage Table Light Bedside table lamp or desk light in a stylish design: vintage lamp; Manufactured in ABS and characterized by a compact form and a directional light emission; Also used as a stylish table light, desk light, or study light; The inclination of 15° for its head makes the light emission easier on the eyes; This lamp is ideal for a work space, as a bedside lamp, and even for children writing desk; Stylish design: contemporary design, stylish table light - vintage table lamp; Designer range, designed by Harvey-Guzzini 1972; Materials: Body in polycarbonate; Finish: shiny white; Lamp used: 1 x 18W, E27, TC-T compact fluorescent; Manufacturer: Nemo Lighting, model: Nemo SOR EWW 11; Part of the Sorella range of stylish table lamps from Nemo (Italian lights manufacturer); Dimensions: max. 30cm height, max. 25cm head width, max. 9cm base diameter; Designed by Harvey Guzzini, and famously appeared in the TV series Space 1999! Vintage table light with a contemporary style; Nemo Sorella Vintage Table Lamp - a Movie Star! Best Table Lamps at Sparks