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According to research, one in 20 British people do not know how to change a light bulb. The above figure equates to 1.95 million people. That’s nearly 2 million people in Britain that cannot change a light bulb. One in 20 homeowners admit they are too embarrassed to call out a tradesperson to deal with a problem they felt was something they should be able to do themselves. SimplyLED is here to help: First: turn the power off Then: allow the bulb to cool for a while Then: remove the b …

Here are a few points to bear in mind to help ensure your safety when handling, installing, using and disposing of lamps: Always handle lamps with care and store them appropriately to minimise the likelihood of glass breakage. If you do break a lamp, please remember that some lamps contain harmful substances and should be handled accordingly. LED light bulbs do not contain mercury but do contain substances that could be harmful in large quantities. Therefore they should be handled with care and …

The part of the lamp that connects into the light fitting is generally known either as the “cap” or “base”. This provides the electrical contact and also often the physical location of the lamp. A vast variety of caps and bases exist in order to help make sure that only the correct type of lamp is used in any given fitting. This section shows the most popular fittings: Bayonet Cap With its familiar “push and twist” action, “bayonet cap” (also know …