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  1. Comparing The Different Types Of Fire Rated Downlights

    Comparing The Different Types Of Fire Rated Downlights
    By getting a fire rated downlight you will help avoid the spread of any potential fires and lessen the danger of structural damage/collapse to your house. It is considered that fire-rated downlights are absolutely imperative to you if you have wooden joists in your home, as if caught on fire, would undoubtedly cause the collapse of your house.
  2. Benefits Of Dimmable LED Downlights

    Benefits Of Dimmable LED Downlights
    By dimming your downlights, you can have the ability to control your mood lighting for rooms around your home. A room where this could be useful could be in your bathroom where you need bright light on some occasions whereas on others, you may wish to dim down your lighting as you are unwinding in your bath. The major benefit of LED dimmable downlights is that you can enjoy both functions in one easy to install light fixture.
  3. Most Reliable Integrated LED Downlight Of 2014

    Most Reliable Integrated LED Downlight Of 2014
    The battle for the most superior and reliable integrated LED downlights of 2014 has been underway and the three top contenders will be looked at here, with some of their key features explained. So if you want to know which LED downlight beats the rest, read on!
  4. Downlight of The Month - December - The FGLED Range, Advanced LED Lighting

    Downlight of The Month - December - The FGLED Range, Advanced LED Lighting
    This December‘s Downlight(s) of the Month’ is the new and exciting range of market leading fire rated led downlights, the FGLED Range. This range of downlights is brought to you by JCC Lighting, a company consistently re-writing the rules of the lighting market with their new innovative designs.
  5. How To Install An LED Downlight: Step by Step guide

    How To Install An LED Downlight: Step by Step guide
    LED downlights are very fashionable at the moment and are the perfect finishing touch to any modern room. Many people choose to use the services of an electrician when installing an LED downlight in their home, however it is perfectly possible to carry the fitting out yourself if you follow our step by step instructions.
  6. Downlight of The Month - October - Aurora Insulation Coverable Downlight

    Downlight of The Month - October - Aurora Insulation Coverable Downlight
    Find out why Auroras Insulation Coverable Downlights are the downlights of choice this month!
  7. Downlight Of The Month - September - Philips 5.3W Economy Fire Rated LED Downlight,

    Downlight Of The Month - September - Philips 5.3W Economy Fire Rated LED Downlight,
    New to the Downlights Direct e-shelves this September is the Philips 5.3W Economy LED Downlight, a fire rated GU10 downlight with a Philips 5.3W Master Value LED GU10 fitted inside. It's a master full combination of fire safety, low green energy and reliability. All at an affordable price of £9.99 for a standard IP20 version or £10.99 for IP65 Bathroom rated.
  8. Downlight Of The Month - August - The M Series Downlights

    Downlight Of The Month - August - The M Series Downlights
    The mseries is a new selection of fire rated recessed LED downlights from Aurora Lighting, dubbed the 'The World's Most Advanced Integrated Fire Rated Downlights' on Aurora's informational site Firerated.com.
  9. Downlight Of The Month - July - Click 7W Inceptor Micro Downlight, The Swiss Arm Knife Of Downlights

    Downlight Of The Month - July - Click 7W Inceptor Micro Downlight, The Swiss Arm Knife Of Downlights
    Click Scolmore’s Inceptor Micro stands true by its name, with its high powered compact LED driver integrated into the body of the downlight. It can be fitted into the tightest of ceiling voids from 50mm without hassle. This compact design is a key selling feature which should leave most electricians untroubled and stress free.
  10. Downlight of the Month October 2013

    Downlight of the Month October 2013
    The ZEP1E is one of the most efficient LED downlights available on the market, producing 76 lumens per watt, meaning it is Part L compliant and is brighter than many other GU10 LED lamps and downlights.