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LED lighting is no longer confined to commercial settings and is increasingly used in all manner of applications in the home, including track lighting. Modern track systems come in a variety of designs, from sleek nickel finishes to stark white. They are not just straight. Tracks can now be bent and adapted to rooms of any shape and size. The lights themselves can be fixed or moved along the track, and they can be swivelled to focus on different parts of the room. A track system’s versatil …

When you plan to install lighting circuits and LED light bulbs, we always recommend you consult a suitably qualified electrical contractor. Each year, an average of 10 people die and 750 suffer serious injuries because of poor quality electrics at home. Part P of the Building Regulations lays down guidance on how to ensure safety. The aim of Part P is to protect people who work on the design and installation of electrical circuits. Part P also obliges compliance with the law. Part P applies …

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have given their support to fourteen developing countries including Uruguay, Dominican Republic and Jordan, who all plan to phase out incandescent lamps. In July 2012 the fourteen countries took part in the Global Efficient Lighting Partnerships programme, with a view to increasing energy efficiency in developing countries. The fourteen countries are set to join 50 countries that are already planning to phase out incandescent bulbs by 2016. The cou …