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LOT20 requires all local space heaters manufactured for sale in the EU after 1st January 2018 to comply with a new minimum efficiency standard.
Texecom Connect allows you to interact, control and integrate your Texecom security system via the internet with other devices like never before.
Light switches can be purchased from Electrical Wholesalers, DIY stores or online websites
Wall lights as part of an overall room or wall design look great.
LED lamps can reduce energy used over incandescent lighting by as much as 90%.
The main purpose we think of when discussing recessed lighting in the home is as a task light.
Lanterns come in lots of different shapes and sizes to suit a variety of locations;
A few ideas to make choosing outdoor lighting for your next project as easy as possible;
A few rules to make choosing the wall lights for your next project as easy as possible;
Choosing bathroom lighting isn’t the easiest choice. The first consideration is whether your lights in the bathroom need to be ‘IP’ rated or not?
Visual lights for the kitchen to set the tone and the ambiance, recessed lighting for task lighting (Can be used as ambient) and specialist lights just for the kitchen
Ambient lighting – Back ground lighting that provides the main lighting level. This can be made up of ambient lighting specific light fittings like ceiling pendants in the home or LED lay on panels in the office.
Previously we used to use the measurement for light bulb brightness of Watts. This was only ever a rough measurement but with the growth of LED light bulbs which produce the same light output for much less wattage it is no longer a suitable measure.
LEDs do not need to be placed in a vacuum or in any gas. LEDs produce as much light as an incandescent light bulb while using less than 20% of the electricity.
One of the questions we are getting asked is 'Can I change my low voltage downlights to LED Bulbs?'. The answer is yes, but with care, please read on...
We are not trying to say a fan is a panacea for all but in many cases in the UK, Aircon is being installed when an air movement fan would be perfectly adequate
Light bulbs come in many bases to fit different light fittings. The common types of light bulb can be broken down in to groups of bases and are shown here:
Light bulb colour temperature is measure in Kelvin. Low Kelvin starting at 1500k is an orange colour light while a high kelvin gives a cool blue light at 7500k.
The main advantages of LED bulbs is they use less electricity because they are more energy efficient than other technologies and their life span is longer. Not only do they represent greater value for money over a non LED bulb that lasts a shorter length of time on average, but also there is a saving in maintenance costs as lamps are changed less frequently.
We are delighted to announce that we have incorporated our lighting website www.lumalighting.co.uk within www.alertelectrical.com and now offer a comprehensive range of lighting products for both the home and garden.
Kidde HomeProtect long life Room Specific range of smoke alarms simplify the decision as to which alarm is required for each room of the home.
We now have an extensive range of decorative light fittings on Alertelectrical.com ideal for homes, offices, hotels, nursing homes, etc., why not take a look Firstlight Lighting
We have the latest LED layin modular fittings from Konsic available to buy online Kosnic Layin Mod
Built on performance, reliability and service, SONA is the ultimate fire and carbon monoxide safety range, protecting your tenants and property. To find out more go to Sona Detectors.
Selectric, a range of competitively priced electrical wiring accessories, have a square edged profile. They include in the range accessories like twin sockets, triple pole fan siolators, sockets with USB, 45a accessories for the kitchen and bathroom. Why not take a look; Selectric Wiring Accessories.
The ESP Fire Isolation Switch provides a secure method of isolating the mains supply to a fire alarm system control panel. The Isolation switch assists with the maintenance of the fire alarm systems and a secure switch to counter against malicious operation. ESP Fire Isolation Switch MAGISORP
Wifi Video door entry kit includes a vandal resistant video intercom panel. Connect this to mains power, connect it wirelessly to the router - job done. As long as you have a smart phone, download the app and you are ready to connect with someone on your doorstep whenever the button on the intercom panel is pushed. To find out more please go to WIVIEW WiFi Video Door Entry Kit
Alertelectrical.com brings to you the new ESP Disabled Persons Toilet Alarm Kit which has been designed to raise alert for assistance and provides reassurance that someone is on the way to help.
The final article in our series on Panel Heaters; How To Install Panel Heaters.
Continuing our series on Panel heaters here is the 3rd instalment, 'Panel Heaters And Add Ons'
Are you an electrician after contract lighting, a landlord, or a home owner looking for a lighting solution that doesnt cost the earth. Check MLA light fittings. from as little as £2.00