Do you need to use fire rated downlights?

kitchen with black pendant lamps

Once in a while, you'll decide to update the lighting system in a particular room or your entire home. Chances are, once you already have this in mind, it means that you have specific lighting fixtures that you want to use. However, before hastily buying what meets your aesthetic and functional requirements, also consider the safety factor your fixtures...

What is the purpose of under cabinet lighting?

kitchen with war mwhite under cabinet lights

Have you ever asked yourself why cabinet lights are made? What is their purpose, and do you really need them in your home? Generally, overhead lighting will give you a bit of illumination to see under your cabinet and inside. Some would argue that a dedicated fixture is not any more necessary because a fraction of brightness is all...

Why is it called a bulkhead light?

white bulkhead light on a wall

Wall lights, floodlights, spike lights, festoon lights, and deck lights are probably the first few fixtures that will pop into your mind when talking about exterior lighting. They are the most common and most varied options; that's why the majority are always inclined to include them in their list of fittings to get. However, there's another fitting that is not...

What is a pop up socket?

pop up socket on a kitchen island

Do you have a small room with a limited power supply, but you need to plug in multiple pieces of equipment? Are you worried that having an extension cable on your kitchen island might cause a serious incident if you accidentally spill something over? Getting tired of seeing all the tangled wires sprawled across your floor? If these issues...

Can you reuse LED lights?

computer space with LED lights

When it comes to versatility, LED strip lights are in a different league from most LED lights. Because they are flexible and come in many varieties, you can use them anywhere! However, what if you want to restyle your home and reinvent your space? What if your lease is up and you need to move to a different place?...

How does lighting affect retail sales?

man checking a phone

When you enter a store, whether it’s a clothing boutique, a candy shop, or a small mart, the gears in your mind subconsciously starts turning, judging everything you feel, see, and hear. This may come as a surprise for you, but a store’s visuals, particularly its lighting, can hugely impact a customer's behaviour and its retail sales! Some of you...

What does a LED driver do?

blue and white LED driver with 6 ports

Have you ever come across LED lights that say it needs an LED driver to run but have no idea what that is? Well, don't worry. Most of the time, if you're new to LED technology, you'll really find LED drivers a bit confusing and sometimes overwhelming. There are so many types and specifications that you need to sort...

Can I replace downlights with LED?

bathroom with a white tub

Why are LED lights getting the spotlight? If you have no idea why this technology is becoming more and more popular, then you might have yet to experience its benefits. By far, LED lights are the best lighting solution that you can incorporate in your home, business, or other establishments. You can find LED lights suitable for any scenario,...

How do Smart Light Bulbs work?

phone with a power button on screen

When light bulbs were first introduced, do you think people at the time ever thought that eventually, they'd be able to control their lights by talking? Probably not! That idea would be as far-fetched as flying cars and time machines back in the day. However, look at where technology has bought humanity! Smart lighting is slowly becoming a significant player...

Why should public libraries switch to LED lights?

man reading a book

At one point in your life, you might have heard your parents saying, “Back in my time, we had to go to the library and look through numerous volumes of the encyclopaedia to get the information that we need. You have it easy thanks to the internet!” Indeed, thank you, internet! However, there is still value in going to...