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LED Light Bulbs Continue the Centuries-Old History of Street Lighting

LED Light Bulbs Continue the Centuries-Old History of Street Lighting

18th Jul 2023

Imagine you’re living two thousand years ago. There are no LED light bulbs, let alone standard lights. When darkness falls, you can see only by the moon and stars. On a cloudy night, you have trouble seeing your hand in front of your face. If you’re lucky enough to be wealthy, you could use oil lamps around your home. And when you venture out in the dark, you could employ people to hold the lamps and walk ahead of you. This is all a long way from modern street lighting and …
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What Are SGU10s and How Do They Differ From GU10 LED Light Bulbs?

What Are SGU10s and How Do They Differ From GU10 LED Light Bulbs?

12th Jul 2023

SGU10s are similar to GU10s bulbs, but have a specially adapted base. They were introduced for eco-homes with low energy-lighting. The special fitting ensures the SGU10s cannot be replaced with less energy efficient bulbs, so preserving the integrity of the eco-construction. SGU10 fittings help reduce CO2 emissions by reducing energy consumption. If you are planning to create an eco-home, make sure your lighting remains energy efficient in the future by installing SGU10 fittings. A GU10 bulb has …
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Lighting in Medieval Britain

Lighting in Medieval Britain

10th Jul 2023

As you sit in front of your PC, laptop or even your smart phone or iPad in a well-lit room, warmed by your central heating system, picture yourself in Medieval times. Tales of this period of history (500 CE to 1500 CE) abound with knights and nobles, kings and serfs, jousting, and of course feasts and banquets. Would you be a knight in shining armour off to the crusades or jousting to win your lady’s favour? Or would you be a serf working for your Lord of the Manor and struggling to earn e …
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