Author: Darran Cavlan

Transforming your workshop into a haven of productivity and safety starts with the right lighting. Good lighting design in workshops is not just about visibility—it's about enhancing work quality, boosting productivity, and ensuring employee safety. This guide will help you navigate the essentials of workshop LED lighting, making your workspace Read more...

In today’s world, where energy efficiency and sustainability are more critical than ever, lighting significantly reduces costs and lowers environmental impact. Traditional fluorescent tube lights, once a staple in commercial spaces, warehouses, and garages, are gradually being phased out. According to a report by the International Energy Agency Read more...

A good lighting design is crucial in the commercial sector. Excellent commercial lighting provides high-quality illumination and significantly improves your building’s interior design. A poor lighting design can create multiple potential hazards for employees and visitors.  With improving light technology, commercial properties must update Read more...

Illuminate and Save: The Power of Energy-Efficient Ceiling Spotlights Are you looking to brighten your home while cutting down on energy costs? Discover how energy-efficient ceiling spotlights can transform your living space with stunning illumination and modern design. As traditional light bulbs become a thing of the past, more homeowners are Read more...

  Lighting is a significant source of energy consumption in both domestic and commercial settings. Efficient lighting control is essential to minimise energy costs and maximise functionality. One of the most advanced systems available today is the DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) lighting system, particularly when Read more...

In the Republic of Ireland, the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) oversees restricted and controlled electrical works. Through its designated Safety Supervisory Body, Safe Electric, the CRU ensures that electrical contractors comply with current standards. The new I.S.10101 standards, which introduce significant changes to electrical Read more...

Have you ever wondered what happens inside that mysterious box that powers your home? The consumer unit, commonly known as a fuse box, is the unsung hero of your household, quietly distributing and controlling the electricity that keeps everything running smoothly.  Whether you're dealing with a power outage or simply curious about how Read more...

Dimmable LED lamps can save energy and can ultimately change the visual appearance of a room. Dimmable LED’s can be used in a non-dimmable circuit however you cannot use non-dimmable lamps in a dimmable circuit as this can damage the lamp and the circuit. LED lamps are always marked as ‘dimmable’ or ‘non dimmable’ on the packaging so Read more...

A faulty electric blanket was most likely to be the cause of a fire that killed an elderly woman. North Wales Fire and Rescue Service have warned the public of electric blanket dangers following the serious fire at the home of Tryphena Williams. The woman’s 88-year-old husband managed to escape from the home but tried to re-enter the property to Read more...

At STC (Stockbridge Technology Centre) in Cawood, an undergoing project is being investigated for the potential of growing strawberries via the use of LED Lighting. Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s approached the centre hoping to expand to its customers the availability of British strawberries throughout the whole year, as opposed to its current Read more...