SparksDirect picture blog

Pictures of Bronze Screwless Sockets from Heritage Brass

2012-02-01T07:41:00.000-08:00

Heritage Brass has a wide range of switches, sockets, dimmers, and other wiring devices. Some are flat plate, other are stepped plate or raised plate. Part of the Flat Plate Heritage Brass wiring accessories are the screwless range - no visible screws on the surface of the devices. All the switches and switched sockets come with a solid metal rocker.

One of the finishes that are more classy among the flat plate devices from M-Marcus (Heritage Brass) is the Bronze Finish. Ideal for mounting in older style or traditional decor homes, manor houses, venues, etc - these devices provide an attractive and flexible option for both new and retrofit projects. Below are some of the Stylish Bronze Sockets - screwless sockets, part of the Studio range.

Heritage Brass Screwless 13 Amp Single Switched Socket in bronze

Heritage Brass screwless 13 Amp 2 Gang Switched Socket in bronze

Heritage Brass screwless 45A Cooker Switch with 13A socket in bronze

Heritage Brass screwless Shaver Socket Dual Output 110/240V in bronze

Heritage Brass screwless TV/Coaxial Socket Non-Isolated in bronze

Heritage Brass screwless twin TV/Coaxial Non-Isolated Socket in bronze

For more pictures and information of the Heritage Brass Screwless range of switches and sockets, visit the Flat Plate section on our website.

5 Stylish Pendants, Designer Suspension Ceiling Lamps

2012-01-25T07:08:00.000-08:00

If you take your time while browsing the Pendants and Chandeliers section on our website you will discover some very stylish suspension ceiling lamps. Some are the Flos Pendants, others are from Artemide, Firstlight, Franklite, etc - glass pendants, crystal pendants, or painted metal pendants with a lovely design.

We selected five of these pendants to display below - and we may have introduced them elsewhere before - for your viewing pleasure. Each one of them has their own unique design - and we are sure that at least one of them will meet your ceiling lighting needs at home or in a more formal / commercial environment!

The Piazza Round Pendant with 6 Lights - Franklite FL2181/6 suspension lamp

The Firstlight 5744BS Cafe Pendant - brushed steel and coloured interior

The Helmet Pendant - NX120 Metal Ceiling Suspension Lamp

The Louvre Pendant - unique design - NX200 Metal Ceiling Light

The FN422 Fabbian Vicky Pendant - Crystal Decorated Pendant

You can read more about the above stylish pendants at the Emition 26 Louvre pendants, NX200 Louvre pendant lights, Ginger 30 pendants - helmet style, brushed steel with color interior Cafe Pendant, Crystal Decorated Fabbian Vicky lights, and Fabbian Vicky interior wall light.

Four Amazing Franklite Ceiling Lights, Pictures of Lights

2012-01-18T07:27:00.000-08:00

The light fittings manufactured by Franklite have an amazing design - below we have selected four of them, take a look and see for yourself! A fresh design approach to lighting, glass ceiling lights, and crystal glass added to the diffuser / shade!

Franklite was established in 1973 to supply high quality decorative lighting fixtures for both retail and contract markets. Most of their fittings are decorative and ideal for any modern interior design! The fittings below are only some of the many stylish ceiling lights from Franklite. Read more about the Franklite RF260 recessed downlight and the Franklite RF243 interior downlight.

The FRX101 Recessed Downlight in Chrome and Crystal

The FRX110 Recessed Downlight with Square Crystals and Chrome Base

The FRX112 Bathroom Chrome Recessed Downlight with a Conical Crystal Glass

The FRX212 8 light flush fitting in satin and polished chrome

Keep an eye on the Ceiling Lights and Fixed Downlights at Sparks - or visit us in our showroom at Sparks and Lights - to find similar amazing light fittings from Franklite.

Flos Fucsia designer suspension lamps, Flos Italian Lights pictures

2012-01-10T07:32:00.000-08:00

The Flos Fucsia range of stylish suspension ceiling lights is a very cool range of pendants for interior use. Modern ceiling suspension fittings providing direct light - with either one, three, or eight conical diffusers made of hand blown glass. Excellent suspension lamps for the modern interior design!

Also introduced via Flos Fucsia 1 Suspension ceiling lamp and the Flos Fucsia 3 conical diffusers pendant light, this range of hanging pendants are designed by Achille Castiglioni for Flos, Italian lights manufacturer. High quality Italian lights - take a look at some of the coolest applications below and be inspired!

Flos Fucsia 1 ceiling suspension lamp

Flos Fucsia single pendant light

Flos Fucsia 3 suspension ceiling light

Flos Fucsia three diffusers designer pendant

Flos Fucsia 8 ceiling suspension pendant

Flos Fucsia eight diffusers pendant, designer range

More designer ceiling lights and stylish wall lamps - via the Articles about Lights on our blog, or at the New Lights at Sparks.

Lovely Ceiling Lights at SparksDirect, pictures of lights

2012-01-04T08:43:00.000-08:00

Wishing a Happy New Year 2012 to all our visitors. This first week of the year "we are taking things slowly" - we don't want to promote any particular fitting or range, but rather to introduce you to the new lovely design of the sections of our website! Today we are focusing on the Ceiling Lights at Sparks and Lights.

The ceiling lights can be in all shapes, sizes, IP ratings, structures, etc, but on our website we specifically keep the Flush Fittings, the Pendants and Chandeliers, the Spotlights, the fire protection lights, the surface spots and track spotlights. Below you have a screenshot of how these pages look in the new format on our website

The Ceiling Lights at Sparks and Lights

Flush Ceiling Light fittings at Sparks

Ceiling Chandeliers and Pendants at Sparks

The Recessed Spot Lights at Sparks and Lights

Fire protection ceiling lights and Fire Rated Lights

Surface Spots and Track Systems at Sparks and Lights

Visit the Ceiling Lights section at SparksDirect.co.uk for the ceiling light fittings at Sparks Electrical Wholesalers Ltd. What do you think about our new designs?

Pictures of ESP Enterview 5 video door entry systems

2011-12-14T05:59:00.000-08:00

You may have been a fan of the Enterview 4 range of video and audio door entry systems from ESP, but these are now "out of date" and discontinued. What's new from ESP is the Enterview 5 monochrome or color video door entry systems - modern and cool solutions for monitoring who is at the door and releasing the door lock!

To find out more about the cool features of the ESP Enterview 5 system check out the, all new ESP Enterview 5 color video door entry system at Sparks, and, the new ESP Enterview 5 is the complete video door entry system (now at Sparks). A crisp color / mono camera system with a 4 inch screen to see who is at the door, with the button to unlock the door.

ESP Enterview EVH5AO - Audio only handset for the Enterview 5 system

Enterview EVH5C-HF color hands free - video monitor for Enterview 5

Enterview 5 EVH5C - Color master / slave video handset, 2 camera connection

Enterview 5 EVH5 - Monochrome master / slave video handset, 2 camera connection

Enterview 5 EV5C complete color video entry kit (transformer included)

Enterview 5C-HF video kit with hands free - Color Handsfree Video Door Entry System

To purchase the new ESP Enterview 5 video door entry system, simply visit the Door Entry Monitoring under Fire and Security on our website.

Livorno 0360 bathroom cabinet light, pictures of Livorno mirror light

2011-12-07T03:37:00.001-08:00

One way to have your mirror light in the bathroom is to simply have a lighted mirror mounted on the wall, but a more confortable and convenient way is to have a mirror cabinet light. Behind the mirror, if you open the cabinet, you can put some of the most used hygiene products or the medicine you need to take in the morning or at night.

The Livorno 0360 bathroom cabinet light fills in that need - a tall mirror with fluorescent light strips on the side, and at the same time a cabinet for the bathroom! With a pull cord switch on the left hand side, the Livorno Bathroom Mirror Light is ideal for the modern bathroom. Below there are several applications of this stylish fitting.

The Livorno 0360 bathroom cabinet light fitting

Traditional style Livorno bathroom cabinet light

Modern AX0360 Livorno Cabinet Light for bathrooms

Above the bathroom sink Livorno cabinet with light

Bathroom Wall Light and Mirror, the 0360 Livorno cabinet light

Read more about the Livorno Cabinet Bathroom Light - an excellent choice for bathroom mirror light, or view similar fittings at Sparks and Lights.

Pictures of Lutron Grafik QS and applications of Grafik Eye QS

2011-11-30T05:59:00.001-08:00

The days in which you had a simple ON/OFF switch in a room - especially a conference room, a dining room, a restaurant, or even a living room - are gone. Nowadays everyone prefers the full lights and blinds control systems - you can dim the light, turn on different lights, control the shades, etc - all of these allowing you to create the mood you desire.

Lutron has this amazing range of Grafik Eye QS lights and shades control system - The Lutron GRAFIK Eye QS adjusts the lights and shades at the touch of a button! This is a total lighting control system which improves both the comfort and the productivity. Saving the energy and complying fully to the rules and regulations, the Lutron QS also has a simplified design and a complete integration with the lighting system.

Lutron Grafik Eye QS dimming system - application in a conference room

Lutron Grafik QS full lighting and shades control system in the living room

The Lutron Grafik QS control panel - available in different finishes

Lutron QS Grafik control panel - a closer look to the menu

Lutron Grafik Eye QS lights and blinds control system in the living room

The Lutron Grafik QS control panel in satin chrome finish

Read more about the Lutron Grafk QS system by visiting the following articles online:

Pictures of the Fabbian Beluga Color lights, designer fittings

2011-11-23T08:52:00.001-08:00

We have recently introduced the Fabbian Beluga Color spot lights in different finishes - and everyone loves them! These stylish Italian Lights for either wall mounting or ceiling mounting add to the modern design of the room, being fully rotating towards where you need the light.

The spotlights consist of a a spherical, pivoting from 24% lead crystal diffuser made of transparent or colored 24% lead crystal and a chrome-plated metal structure. There are at least five different finishes available, out of which we keep at least three. The swivelling diffuser is attached to the wall or ceiling support - stylish glass spot lights.

Fabbian Beluga Spotlights - Ceiling and Wall Stylish Spots

Red Fabbian Beluga Ceiling Spot Lights, Fabbian Color spots

Wall Beluga Crystal light, single wall Fabbian Beluga Color lamp

Fabbian Beluga Color Wall Lights in different finishes

Ceiling Beluga Spot Lights, Fabbian Beluga Color spots

You can read more about the Fabbian Beluga Color spot lights via:

Stylish Crystal Spotlight, the Fabbian Beluga crystal color wall spotlight;
More about the Fabbian Beluga Colour Lights;
Fabbian Beluga designer crystal spotlight;

New DEVImat underfloor heating, pictures of the new DEVImats

2011-11-16T05:04:00.001-08:00

There's new DEVImat underfloor heating systems in stock, and these new systems are CHEAPER and BETTER! Go figure that out, but the older DEVImat systems are now more expensive than the new ones, so we have stopped putting them online on our online store. The new system has been introduced via the DTIR DEVImat new underfloor heating system and new DEVImat under floor heating systems from Danfoss.

You should check out the benefits of underfloor heating at home to find out what the new DEVImat underfloor heating mats has to offer. You won't believe it - even in the winter time or the spring time you can have a warm floor for your utmost comfort! For you to see and appreciate this new system, check out the new pictures of these under timber or cement floor heating mats from Danfoss.

The New DEVIlink thermostats available from next year, LED touch screen

The New DEVImat under floor heating mat - new design for the DEVImat box

Looking Better, the new DEVImat DTIR range of underfloor heating

DEVIreg 535 thermostat for regulating the DEVImat

The DEVIreg 550 thermostats in white / silver for DEVImat underfloor

Remember, to purchase the new DEVImat under floor heating system for either concrete or timber / wooded floors, check out the Heating and Ventilation systems on our website.

BG Nexus Storm switches and sockets, pictures of outdoor devices

2011-11-10T07:28:00.000-08:00

A while back we were introducing the BG Nexus collection - metal plate or plastic plate, excellent range for indoors or outdoors at BG - and more specifically, the BG Nexus Storm range, with its benefits and features. Especially towards the end of the year there's a great need for IP66 rated switches and sockets for outdoor use.

If you want to mow the lawn, cut the grass, wash the car, or do anything outdoors which involves the mains power supply needed to power some devices or tools, you need to make sure you have your wiring devices with a high IP rating! BG Nexus Storm is that range of devices which is fully protected against water, dust, particles, or anything of the weather / wind. Below we have compiled a list of a few such devices.

The BG Nexus Storm Outdoor Switches and Sockets - ideal for use in gardens

BG Nexus Storm Single Outdoor Socket, IP66 rated socket

The Storm range of outdoor Switches from BG Nexus

Nexus Storm Sockets, single or twin switched sockets for outdoors

BG Nexus Storm Fused Connection Units for outdoors

You can purchase online the BG Nexus Storm range via the Outdoor Switches and Sockets.

Montparnasse outdoor lights, pictures of exterior wall lights and pendants

2011-11-02T06:54:00.000-07:00

The Montparnasse range of outdoor lights is manufactured by Astro Lighting according to the highest standards in the industry. Fully IP44 rated, this range is composed of wall mounted lights and pendants, each coming in several finishes. Traditional style lamps for exterior use, ideal for both home and office / commercial use.

We have compiled below a short list of pictures for the Astro Montparnasse range of outdoor fittings. To find out more about this range, take a look at the Montparnasse Outdoor lanterns, the new AX0671 nickel Montparnasse pendant, and the article introducing the wall mounted Montparnasse lamps. These are some of the most popular fittings for outdoors if you like the old style, traditional lamps.

AX0561 Montparnasse Wall Lamp in Bronze - application above the door

AX0561 Montparnasse Wall Lamp in Bronze - closeup look at the fitting

The Astro Lighting 0561 Montparnasse bronze wall mounted fitting for outdoors

Nickel Montparnasse outdoor wall lamp, the Astro 0484 nickel fitting

Montparnasse AX0671 Outdoor Pendant in Nickel finish, traditional style

Brass Montparnasse wall mounted fitting, Polished Brass Outdoor Wall Light

To purchase the Astro Montparnasse fittings, visit the links supplied above, or leave us a comment here.

Fire Rated Downlights, pictures of fire protection ceiling lights

2011-10-26T08:01:00.000-07:00

There are all kinds of ceiling lights, and some of them need to be Fire Rated Ceiling lights, according to the Building regulations in the UK. As for the fire protection lights, there are several types - the low voltage lights, the LED downlights, the ceiling spotlights, the shower ceiling lights, the energy saving lights, etc. All these fittings are fire resistant and tested to 30, 60, and 90 minutes.

Below we have compiled a list of seven such fire rated downlights available on our website at the Fire Protection Downlights section. These are only some of the many types of fire rated ceiling lights - some are IP rated, others are energy saving, and all of them come in different finishes. Visit the provided links to find out more about each one of these fittings.

The DLFNW fire rated shower LED downlight - Neutral White energy saving EvoLED light

The Illuma Fireseal DF1082 fire-rated downlight, domed fireproof downlight

The Illuma Fireseal DDF10611 fire-rated downlight - IP20 fixed diecast aluminium light

The Aurora FRL903S3 Fire Rated 9W IP65 LED downlight, fire protection shower light

The Low Voltage FRIPLVWH IP65 White Downlight, Fire rated ceiling recessed light

The Aurora DLL991W Aluminium 12V MR16 Fixed Acoustic Rated Fire Protection Downlight

The Low Voltage FRFLV Fire Rated Fixed Downlights - 12V Fittings, transformer included

Read more about the Fire Rated Light Fittings via our blog - new lights at Sparks & Lights, or via the Articles about Lights at Sparks on our blog.

Rafiki Twinflex fire alarms, pictures of conventional alarms

2011-10-19T08:21:00.000-07:00

At SparksDirect we hold large stocks not only of the Aico Domestic Fire alarms, but also of the Rafiki Conventional Alarms. Most people in the UK have seen the Rafiki Alarms many times in many places, since they are easy to install and interconnect, especially with the Twinflex system!

Using the Multipoint detector as part of the Twinflex 2-wire fire alarm system means that when a detector is wired in, a sounder is wired in too – with no extra wiring, therefore greatly reducing the number of points that need to be installed and the time it takes to install them.

Rafiki low profile strobe sounder - Twinflex Flash Point, Rafiki 302 0012

Rafiki Twinflex Manual Call Point, Rafiki 4020002

Rafiki Twinflex Multipoint Detector with No Sounder, Rafiki 2020003

Rafiki Twinflex Multipoint Combined Detector and Sounder, Rafiki 2020001

Rafiki Twinflex Hatari Sounder, 3020002 White sounder

Rafiki Twinflex Hatari Sounder, 3020001 Red sounder

You can read more about these popular domestic conventional alarms from Rafiki via:

Powerlite Track System, the Microlux 12V track lights and spots, pictures

2011-10-12T08:07:00.000-07:00

Besides the Illuma Track Lights and Spotlights, there is also the Powerlite Sirius 1 track system at SparksDirect.co.uk. Recently introduced via, Powerlite Sirius 1 low voltage track system (taking 12V spotlights) and also via, the low voltage track system PowerLite Microlux Tracks and Spots, this system is very neat and discrete!

If you need a flexible track lighting system, with a full range of spotlights and accessories available for your convenience, the Sirius 1 range of 12V track systems from Powerlite may be what you need. We compiled some of the most representative accessories and tracks, spots, etc from this range - take a look below and, if you're interested, visit the links provided.

The MET200 Microlux 210W Electronic Transformer for the PowerLite Track System

The MTF101 Microlux Black Track Fixing Kit for the Powerlite Track System

The TLT50 Microlux Tempus Spotlight in White, low voltage spot for Powerlite Tracks

The MLT50 Microlux Minispot Spot light, low voltage Microlux Track Mini Spot

The MLT120 Microlux 1.2M Track in White, Black, Gold, Chrome, and Satin Chrome

The Microlux STP400 Saturn 4 Spot Low Voltage Track Pack Complete Set

Read more about the Powerlite low voltage track system and track spotlights via the category of Powerlite and Other Track Systems at Sparks, or via the 12V Track Systems, Powerlite Tracks, or Powerlite 12V Track Lights tags.

Designer range Nemo Cassina Lights, pictures of stylish Nemo lights

2011-09-28T03:47:00.000-07:00

Yesterday at the SparksDirect blog there was an interesting article posted, almost "stealing our idea" of articles with just pictures of the light fittings - Nemo Cassina lights – picture gallery of some designer Italian lights from Nemo. The Italian Lights manufacturer has many ranges designed by many world-renown designers, dedicated to making the dream to be a reality.

Nemo Cassina has become a benchmark name in the designer lights manufacturers - with decades of experience and many successful ranges of wall lights, table lights, floor lights, LED lights, desk lamps, etc - to back them up. The collection of lights from Nemo includes both vintage style lamps and modern ranges of light fittings for a contemporary home. Enjoy some of the most stylish of the new Nemo Designer Light Fittings.

Nemo Cassina 8 1/2 Omaggio a Constantin Brancusi floor lamp, designer fitting

Nemo Cassina La Lune Sous Le Chapeau Table Light, designer table lamp at Nemo

Nemo Sorella Table Lamp designed by Harvey Guzzini, Nemo Cassina table light

Nemo Gio suspension lamp - the contemporary Nemo Cassina Gio Pendant

Nemo Cassina Wet Bell Pendant - designer range pendants from Nemo

Nemo Circe Wall Light - Nemo Cassina lighting modern wall fitting

Nemo Flight Linear Wall Lamp - Nemo Cassina Lighting wall light

Though some of the fittings above are NOT on our website for the moment, you can take a closer look at them and, if you're interested, you can enquire about these fittings by dropping us an email or leaving us a comment below.

The Cheapest Switches and Sockets, pictures of the BG Square Edge devices

2011-09-21T03:17:00.000-07:00

The BG Square Edge wiring devices are the most popular switches and sockets on the market simply because they are so cheap! Imagine getting a single socket for as low as £2 + VAT or a single switch for as low as £1.26 + VAT! These are ridiculously low prices and they apply to every device in the BG Square Edge range!

Made of white plastic, solidly built, this range has all the common devices one needs like the single socket, twin socket, single switch, double switch, co-axial socket, telephone sockets, fan isolator switches, SAT / TV aerial sockets, DP switches, etc. Below we chose only some of the most popular switches and sockets in the BG Square Edge range.

The BG 921B Square Edge - 1 Gang 13A Switched Socket White Plastic

The BG 922B Square Edge - 2 Gang 13A Switch Socket DP White Plastic

The BG 911B Square Edge - 1 Gang 1 Way Switch White Plastic

The BG 942B Square Edge - 2 Gang 2 Way Switch White Plastic

The BG 915B Square Edge - Fan Isolator Switch 6A Triple Pole White Plastic

The BG 960B Square Edge - Co-Axial Socket Outlet Non-Isolated White Plastic

If you like the BG range of square edge white plastic wiring devices, you can also take a look at the other BG ranges introduced on our website:

Pictures of the BG Nexus White Moulded range of switches and sockets
the BG Nexus wiring accessories, pictures of the switches and sockets from BG
BG Nexus White Moulded wiring devices, more pictures of switches and sockets

Park Lane Interior Lights, Astro light fittings with rectangular shade

2011-09-14T06:00:00.000-07:00

The Park Lane range of interior light fittings from Astro Lighting brings a modern touch to the wall lighting, table lighting, and floor lighting. On our website we have a series of such lamps - all named "Park Lane Light Fitting" - which have in common not only the modern aspect but also the solid construction, the rectangular shade(which many times needs to be ordered separately), and the high quality of the fittings.

Some of these lamps have an extra LED spotlight (the wall lamps) or a longer supporting arm(the table lamps). You can find all these Park Lane interior lights from Astro Lighting via the Wall Lamps or Table Lamps on our website.

The AX0540 Park Lane Wall Lamp with LED Spotlight in a Bronze finish

The AX0541 Park Lane Wall Lamp with LED Spot light in a Polished Nickel finish

The AX0424 Park Lane - Bronze Wall mounted Light fitting

The AX0538 Park Lane Grande Bronze wall lamp with rectangular shade

The AX4504 Bronze Park Lane Table Lamp with a white / black rectangular shade

Become our fan on Facebook - at Sparks Direct Electrical - or pay us a visit in Archway at our showroom, Sparks and Lights, to see the Park Lane range and many other stylish lights. You can also read more about the Park Lane Grande wall light, the AX0541 Park Lane Wall Lamp with LED Spotlight, and the AX0540 Park Lan wall lamp with LED spot.

Pictures of Flos Miss K Table Light in different finishes

2011-09-07T07:11:00.000-07:00

Designed by Philippe Stark for Flos, Miss K table lamp is an excellent fitting for bedside siting or as a table mounted lamp for the living room, bedroom, etc. This range of table lights from Flos - Italian Lights Manufacturer - incorporates high quality, simplicity, and stylish design.

The external diffuser appears metalic - but when you turn on the light, you obtain a diffused light pleasant to the eyes. The Flos Miss K table lamp comes in at least three finishes - as you can see in the pictures below: Black, Red, and Transparent. We have collected this series of pictures from everywhere online - for your viewing pleasure!

Pictures of the Flos Miss K Table Lamps - Designer Range Table Lights

You can purchase the Flos Miss K Table Lights via the Table Lamps section at SparksDirect.co.uk, or read more about the Flos Miss K red table light - via NewLights.

Flos Pochette Wall Lights, pictures of the FZ221 range of Designer Lights

2011-08-31T09:01:00.000-07:00

The Flos Pochette wall lamps for interior us has been recently introduced via NewLights at Sparks & Lights as, New Designer Wall Lamp, the FZ221 Flos Pochette Wall Light with dimmer, by Rodolfo Dordoni. Indeed, this range of fittings comes in different finishes(we have maily two on our website) and they are some of the most stylish wall lamps you will ever see!

Offering discreet uplight and downlight, the FZ221 Flos Pochette wall lights incorporate the high Italian Lights quality and standards, being designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2003 for Flos. The FZ221 Flos Pochette wall light is made of pressure die-cast Zamak alloy structure and chrome-plated finish! Enjoy several shots of the Designer Range Flos Pochette Wall Lamp.

Flos Pochette Wall Lamp - Designer Light by Rodolfo Dordoni

You can read more about the stylish Flos Pochette Wall Light via the FZ221 Pochette Wall Light from Flos article, or purchase it online via the links supplied above.

Illuma Spotlights, Floods, and High Illumination Spotlights

2011-08-25T03:15:00.000-07:00

It has been a little more than a year since we started this blog - one article per week, simply Pictures of Lights, Switches, Sockets, etc. Also, almost a year ago we were introducing the Illuma Spotlights via, Pictures of Illuma Wing, Illuma Torp, and Illuma Concepta AND the mains single circuit or low voltage tracks spots from Illuma.

Below we have compiled another short list of the most popular Illuma Flood Lights, Illuma Spot Lights, and Illuma High Illumination Spot Lights - most of them being track mounted. If you want to see how they look "in action", in specific applications, check out the following articles:

The Illuma THQK3070 - Illuma Torp metal halide 70W spotlight for 1-circuit mounting

The Illuma THQS335C - Illuma Concepta diecast aluminium 35W spotlights for 1-circuit track

The Illuma THQJ3035 - Illuma Wing Spotlights for 1-circuit track mounting

The Illuma T431062W - Illuma Mains Topspot Track Pack with Cowls, 3 spots on 4'

The Illuma THQE315W - Illuma HighSpot 150W Flood Metal Halide

The Illuma T37T2X - Illuma Floodline T5 Wall Washer 1-circuit Track Fitting

The Illuma Spotlights, floodlights, and high illumination track spots are all made in Britain - and they come highly recommended! You will definitely not regret purchasing the spotlights in this range - full warranty and high quality!

Stylish Wall Uplighters, pictures of cool wall lights shedding light upwards

2011-08-17T04:53:00.000-07:00

There are so many kinds of wall mounted lights, from the spot lights to the ones that have an adjustable arm, from the fixed strip lights to the wall or down lighters, etc. We have previously introduced many of these stylish wall mounted lights for interior or exterior use - and today we are listing some of the most stylish Wall Uplighters at SparksDirect.

Some wall mounted fittings offer light only upwards - discreet light, soothing light, and intimate light. Especially in the bedroom or the living room, when you want to create a more intimate or sweet atmosphere, you need one of these fittings!

Of course, the picture shows them as being so "cool", but their use is limited only by your imagination - they may look even better and they can serve you even in a more creative way than the pictures below!

The UP300 Linear Curved Plaster Wall Light, modern uplighter for interior

The stylish AX0577 Amalfi Plus Wall Light, wall uplighter for indoor use

The cute UP200 Plaster Wall Light, 18W Cutee Up/Down Plaster PL wall lamp

The modern SLI072 Slice Uplighter, plaster wall lamp with acidated glass insert at the base

The stylish STE0748 Stella Uplighter, unglazed plaster wall lamp for interior

The Vector Uplighter, unglazed wall lamp with uplighting features

Aren't they lovely? I know you love them - you would love to have one of these fittings on your wall in the bedroom, in the living room, or even on the corridor at home. All these Wall Uplight fittings are IN STOCK via Sparks and Lights and they can be found among the other Wall Lamps at SparksDirect.

Elegant and Stylish Flush Lights, pictures of modern lights

2011-08-10T03:46:00.000-07:00

You have to see these flush lights - if not at the Sparks and Lights showroom in Archway(North London), at least online! This is a small collection of the most stylish and elegant ceiling lights at SparksDirect.
With either an "ice diffuser" or bubbles, crystal drops, mother of pearl - these fittings are ONLY for those who want something More Elegant and modern for their home or office!
Some of these fittings offer a cool sound when touched or when they have the breeze flowing through... - you will definitely love them on your ceiling!

Elegant Flush Lights, the 5457CH Starburst Flush Ceiling Light with 6 lamps

Stylish Ceiling Lamp, the 44765 Cool Ice 5 Lights Semiflush Ceiling Light

Elegant Flush Fitting, the 90034 Chipsy Elegant Wall Lamp with Mother of Pearl

Modern Ceiling Lamp, the 88201 Camini Flush Square ceiling light

Elegant Ceiling Light, the 89158 Morfeo Flush ceiling light with bubbles

For more ceiling lights - both flush and recessed, pendants and chandeliers, stylish and elegant - visit the Ceiling Lights / Flush lights or read more articles about the Lights at Sparks and Lights.

The Cheapest Flood Lights online, pictures of popular outdoor flood lights

2011-08-03T05:00:00.000-07:00

While going through the list of the flood lights - outdoor floor mounted or portable flood lights for highlighting the house or the path / the parking place at night - on our website, we noticed that the prices we practice for these fittings are ridiculously low! This is why they are The Cheapest Flood Lights online!
We selected some of the most popular flood lights and put them below - to order them you just need to click on the provided links. They come in different finishes and wattages, energy saving or not, and some have a PIR incorporated(to turn on the light only when presence is detected).

The PFT502 Flood Light - a 500W Enclosed Halogen IP65 Flood in white

The SON150IP Orion IP65 Die-Cast Black Flood Light(with an integrated PIR)

The EHFS110 Outdoor Flood - Enclosed Halogen 110V floor stand floodlight

The EH38 Flood - a 36W CFL Low Energy Floodlight Equivalent to 300W

The EH Flood Light - 500W Enclosed Halogen Floodlight

The EHFS38 Flood - a 38W Spiral CFL Flood Light On a Z-Frame

Check out the Articles about Lights section of blog posts introducing the lights at SparksDirect, or visit the Flood Lights(outdoor light fittings for garden) section on our website for more details.

Heritage Brass Contractor range switches and sockets, pictures of raised plate devices

2011-07-20T04:41:00.000-07:00

The Heritage Brass contractor range of switches and sockets is the most popular range from Heritage Brass, offering you raised plate wiring devices. This range is available in a choice of luxurious finishes which include Georgian Polished Brass, Victorian Polished Brass, Edwardian Polished Brass, Adam Polished Brass, Victorian Polished Chrome, Edwardian Polished Chrome, Victorian Satin Chrome, Victorian Satin Brass, Victorian Bronze, Georgian Bronze, and Mayfair, and Apollo Dual Finish. You can view the whole range online via the Contractor Range Switches and Sockets - Full Range! Below we have selected some of the most popular wiring devices from the Heritage Brass Contractor range.

Heritage Brass P950, 13A contractor range Switched Twin Socket

The contractor range P940 Heritage Brass, 13A Switched Single Socket

Heritage Brass P991, Contractor Range 1 Gang 2 Way 6A Rocker Switch

The contractor range P992 Heritage Brass, 2 Gang 2 Way 6A Rocker Switch

Heritage Brass P990 - Contractor range 6A Triple Pole Fan Isolator Switch

The contractor range P998 Heritage Brass, 20A Double Pole Switch With Neon

Read more about the Contractor range of Switches, Sockets, Dimmers, and other wiring devices, via the Switches and Sockets articles page - Heritage Brass Wiring Devices.

the New PopPack Battens from Thorn Lighting, fluorescent lights

2011-07-14T06:48:00.000-07:00

You have definitely heard of the Thorn Lighting new range of PopPack battens - with new technologies like FixExpress, ConnectExpress, SafeExpress, and SaveExpress behind every fluorescent luminaire. And these very features are the answer to the typical question, Why is the new Thorn PopPack so amazing? We have recently introduced this range via Blog SparksDirect and we talked about the easy way to install the Thorn PopPack battens(with the FixExpress and ConnectExpress), the safety and the energy / money saving properties(the SafeExpress and the SaveExpress), and a short guide to the Thorn Lighting PopPack Battens, the Classic Battens and the Compact Battens. Below we are presenting some more introductory pictures of this popular range of Fluorescent Battens from Thorn Lighting - the new amazing PopPack range!

Thorn Lighting PopPack Fluorescent Battens - easy and simple to install!

The New PopPack range from Thorn - the Classic, the Compact, and the PopPack with diffuser

Thorn PopPack Classic battens, Compact and Modules - the guide

The Thorn PopPack SafeExpress - Rapid authentic emergency module

The PopPack Classic attachments - maximise flexibility and applications

Check out the Thorn Lighting PopPack range of fluorescent lights via the Fluorescent Light Fittings, and read more about this new range from Thorn via the PopPack Fluorescent Batten, the Thorn Lighting PopPack, and the PopPack Classic Batten.

Rako Wireless Dimmers in action, applications of the Rako Controls

2011-07-06T03:20:00.000-07:00

You have heard of this new fad, the innovative solutions of dimming the lights / controlling the shades and the blinds in the house with the Rako Wireless controls. We posted a bunch of pictures of some of the most popular Rako Dimmers and Rako Dimming Solutions via the Rako Wireless Dimming and Switching Controls, Pictures of Rako Dimmers. Here we are again with more about Rako Controls: this time with some of the applications of the Rako Dimmers and Wireless Dimming solutions in the home or office environment.

Rako Wireless Dimmers at home - whole house control with Rako Controls

Rako Dimmers and Rako Wireless Controls in Restaurants, pub, and clubs

Rako Wireless Lighting Controls in the Lounge or the Cinema Room

You can purchase the Rako Dimmers and the Rako Wireless Dimming Systems via the Wireless Dimming Systems section on our website. Remember: the applications of this wireless dimming system are limited only by your imagination! Contact us or Rako Controls if you have a lighting project and you need a quote. Also, read more about:

Nemo Sorella Table Light, pictures of a Movie Star Table Lamp

2011-06-29T04:17:00.000-07:00

"You see it in the papers, in the online reviews, and in the movies..." - this is how the presentation of this famous lamp should start. The Nemo Sorella table lamp, featured in several TV shows and movies in the 20th century, late 1990's, is now back at SparksDirect - online! Now this stylish lamp is back on the market - a rare white Sorella table lamp, one of Harvey Guzzini's most sought-after pieces! Bedside table lamp manufactured in ABS and characterized by a compact form and a directional light emission. Also used as a stylish table light, desk light, or study light. Below we have compiled a list of pictures and shots of this vintage table lamp(many of them collected from Space1999 or NorthElevation).

Nemo Vintage Table Lamp, the Nemo Sorella white lamp

Popular Vintage Table Lamp - the Nemo Sorella starring in Space:1999

Nemo Sorella Table Light, Nemo SOREWW11 table lamp

New Vintage Table Lamp, Nemo Sorella Lamp in White finish

Sorella White Desk lamp from Nemo - Vintage Design Nemo Lamp

A Movie Star - the Nemo Sorella Table Lamp, starring in a James Bond movie!

Check out the Nemo Sorella White Desk Light, the Nemo SOREWW11, with a full presentation via, Nemo Sorella Table Lamp, Nemo SOREWW11 Vintage White designer desk light(a movie star!) and via, New Vintage Table Lamp from Nemo, the Sorella White Desk Light(designer range lamp). Buy the Nemo Sorella Energy Saving Table Light via SparksDirect.

Audio Door Entry System pictures, door unlock and door answering

2011-06-22T08:08:00.000-07:00

Please find below a selection of audio entry systems for home or office. These are the BPT audio door entry kits (formed of the intercom, the handset, and the transformer), for one or more flats/apartments. Shop online for audio systems for door entry via Sparks Direct. And if you're looking for more than one door entry control system, check out the Targha Audio Door Entry System - innovative entry panel system for audio door entry control from BPT merging the utmost modularity and functionality with the most advanced aesthetic values contemporary design has to offer!

The KIT5SBPT BPT five Way Audio Door Entry Kit

The D/PBPT - BPT Lynea Handset YC/200K For BPT Audio Door Entry System

The KIT1FAPT two Wire Door Phone Entry System(non expandable system)

The KIT2SBPT - BPT two Way Audio Door Entry Kit

The BPT2BUTT - BPT Targha Entry Panel Split Call Button

The KIT1VR BPT single Way Audio Entry Vandel Resistant Panel Only

Via the Electrical items you can find the Audio Door Entry Systems - for more useful devices for the door entry monitoring and opening.

Pictures of Cables, connectors, trailing sockets, accessories

2011-06-15T04:24:00.000-07:00

One of the most popular section of electrical items we sell especially in our showroom in Archway, North London, is the Electrical Items - Cables and Connectors. Everyone needs either a trailing socket(extension lead), a connector cable, a plug, a light bulb, a fluorescent tube, etc. so they pop into our showroom and check out what we have on display! On the website we also have a dedicated category for the Cables and Connectors - we have compiled below a short list of some of the most popular cables and connectors at SparksDirect.

13A 3 Pin plug in white, heavy duty single plug white(PT13W white plug)

Masterplug Cassette Reel 15m long, 10A rated, 4 Sockets, Thermal Cutout CR15 cassette reel

Masterplug 2m Surge Protected Tower Extension Lead With 10 Sockets

The Masterplug MCT1010/4R-MS Four Gang Casette Reel, 10m cable(10A rated ER10 4G reel cable)

The 50 metre heavy duty cable reel, open cable reel 13A(CR50 heavy duty reel cable)

The SCART plug to SCART plug cable(SCART5 plug)

These are only some of the many cable reels, extension sockets, trailing leads, cables, connectors, and many other electrical items we have at the Electrical Accessories section - check out our website for more details.

Pictures of Basis Track Spotlights, low voltage spot lights

2011-06-08T04:09:00.000-07:00

You may have heard of the Precision Lighting - they manufacture, among other light fittings, the small track systems and track spotlights that are low voltage. Very stylish and in either Aluminium or Bronze, the Basis Track Spotlights come in different shapes and sizes - to meet the small or larger lighting needs indoors. This low voltage track light system comes with a clean minimal line that complement any architectural style or interior design. The Rubbed Bronze and Brushed Aluminium finishes of these light fittings allow these modern systems to blend discreetly into more traditional environments. Enjoy some pictures of the Basis Track Spotlights.

The PXB212A Mini Microspot T in Aluminium for Basis Track mounting

The PXB134A Retro 16 Aluminium Spot for Basis Track mounting

The PXB113B Microspot L Bronze Spot Light for Basis Track mounting

The PXB113A Microspot L Aluminium Spot Light for Basis Track mounting

The PXB211B Microspot C Bronze Spot for Basis Track mounting

The PXB211A Microspot C Aluminium Spot for Basis Track mounting

Read more about the Basis Track Spots and the Basis Track Systems via:

Popular Fluke Volt Testers and Electrical Testers, pictures

2011-06-01T05:20:00.000-07:00

We have recently added many items to the Electrical Items - Tools and Testers - Testers category, especially the famous Fluke Testers, and below we have listed some of the most popular Fluke Testers. Brilliant voltage / continuity testers, Volt detectors, volt sticks, socket testers(with buzzers, with RCD test, etc), electrical testers with jaw clamps, and other Fluke low cost solutions for electrical safety! Check out the other Fluke Testers on our website and enjoy the items we selected for your viewing pleasure :)

The Fluke LVD2 Volt Light(Volt Stick) 90-600 VAC(Fluke 2740300 Volt Detector)

The Fluke T5-600 Electrical Tester with Jaw Clamp (Fluke 609377 Electrical Tester)

The Fluke T100 Voltage and Continuity Tester(Fluke 2396772 tester)

The Fluke SM200 Socket Tester with Buzzer(Fluke 2406964 Professional Socket Tester)

The Fluke T50 Voltage and Continuity Tester(Fluke 2435023 Low Cost solution)

The Fluke 1AC11 Volt Alert(Volt Stick) 200-100VAC(Fluke 2432971 Volt Detector)

Buy online the Fluke Volt Testers / Elecrical Testers via SparksDirect - Electrical Items, Tools and Testers. Be safe - test it first!

Rako Wireless Dimming and Switching Controls, Pictures of Rako Dimmers

2011-05-25T05:17:00.000-07:00

There's a new technology in town - the Rako Controls wireless dimming and switching. In their own words, Rako is leading the way in providing state of the art digital dimming technology. Their innovative solutions meet the needs of a diverse range of applications by offering lighting systems that are simple to use, creative, easily installed and cost effective. Remotely control the lights, set some lighting scenes, dim the light fittings, switch the lights, etc - with the Rako Wireless Controls. Of course, they have an iPhone app for that also - control the lighting in your house with Rako Dimming Controls! Below we have compiled a list of some of the most popular Rako Wireless Dimming Controls.

Rako Wireless RDF800C - Rako RDF800-C Ceiling Light Dimmer 0-10V fluorescent(wireless lighting controlled light dimmer)

Rako Wireless RLF070 - Rako 7-Button lighting screwless plate kit(flush plate switch)

Rako Wireless RDTPILL - Rako RDT-PILL 250 Watt In Wall Light Dimmer(Rako RDT-PILL wall mounted dimmer)

Rako Wireless RLED181A - Rako RLED18-1ACI Single Channel 18W LED driver(Constant Current 1 channel LED driver)

Rako Wireless RDL1200C - Rako RDL1200-C 1200W Leading Edge Dimmer(Ceiling Mounted Dimmer external arial)

Rako Wireless RAMB1 - Rako RAMB1 Astro Time Clock Module(Astronomical 7-day programmable time clock)

You can find out more about the Rako Wireless Dimmers via the Intelligent Switches and Wireless Dimming Systems and by checking out the following links:

Rako Wireless Lighting Controls – Scene lighting with the Rako Dimmers;
Rako Wireless LED Dimmers, Controlling the LED lighting with Rako;
Rako Wireless LED Dimmers – methods of dimming LED lights with the Rako Controls(part one with four methods, and part two with the last four);
The Rako RDL1200-C 1200W Leading Edge Dimmer(Ceiling Mounted);
Rako RDL250-L In-Line Dimmer for table and free standing lamps;
Rako RLED18-1ACI Single Channel 18w LED Driver for Constant Current LED;
Rako Wireless RDT-PILL, 250 Watt Wall Mounted Light Dimmer;
Rako RCM-070, 7-button screwless plate kit wireless controller module;
Rako RDF800-C Ceiling Light Dimmer 0-10V fluorescent;
Rako RDS800C Wireless Switch for Non-Dimmable Loads;

Forbes and Lomax Single Dolly Switch in different finishes, pictures

2011-05-18T04:49:00.000-07:00

One of the most stylish ranges of switches and sockets on our website is the Forbes and Lomax. Manufactured according to the highest industry standards, the wiring devices from Forbes and Lomax are considered to be top of the line and high quality modern fittings, recommended by architects and specifiers in the stylish projects. Recently Forbes and Lomax have updated their prices and their whole range, but the main finishes still are the Invisible plate, the Stainless Steel, the Unlacquered Brass, the Nickel Silver, and the Antique Bronze. Below we have compiled a list of the Single Gang Dolly Switches from Forbes and Lomax - in different finishes.

The Forbes and Lomax 1GTW/BMA - 1 Gang 2 Way Dolly Switch in an Antique Bronze finish

The Forbes and Lomax 1GTW/N - 1 Gang 2 Way Dolly Switch in an Invisible finish, with a Nickel Dolly switch

The Forbes and Lomax 1GTW/SS - 1 Gang 2 Way Dolly Switch in a Stainless Steel finish

The Forbes and Lomax 1GTW/U - 1 Gang 2 Way Dolly Switch in an Unlacquered Brass finish

The Forbes and Lomax 1GTW/NIC - 1 Gang 2 Way Dolly Switch in a Nickel Silver finish

Read more about the Forbes and Lomax Switches and Sockets - stylish modern wiring devices - via,

Stylish Floor Lamps, pictures of Floor Lights at SparksDirect

2011-05-11T07:33:00.000-07:00

Sometimes what you need is a floor lamp - either a small stylish lamp that can be sited by the bed or the table, and other times a large floor lamp that can be extended to provide light at a certain height / when working at the study table. At SparksDirect you can find a lot of designer range floor lamps - especially via the Floor and Table Lights - and below we have compiled a list of six such stylish floor lights. Manufacturers like Nemo, Artemide, Flos, etc - provide a wide range of stylish floor lamps, some of which are introduced below.

The 2121CC Ark Canteliever Floor Lamp in Black and Chrome

The Large Nemo Hydra LHYEHD21 Omi-directional Floor Lamp

The 6708 Mother and Child Floor Lamp, twin floor light

The MG104 Savoy Light Marble Floor Lamp - Standing Floor Lamp

The FX141 Flos Glo-Ball F1 Floor Lamp, Matt Silver Floor Lamp

The 4022CC Chrome Side Table Floor Lamp, Stylish Floor Light

If you are interested in any of the above fittings, click on the links supplied. For more floor lamps and floor lights, check out the Floor and Table Lights section via SparksDirect.

Stylish Flush Lights, Pictures of Recessed Ceiling Light Fittings

2011-05-04T07:45:00.000-07:00

One particular kind of ceiling lights is the Flush Lights - those recessed fittings that are "Flush" to the ceiling / wall - there's no distance / gap between the fitting and the ceiling. Below we have gathered some of the most stylish flush ceiling lamps, most of them manufactured by Astro Lighting. Though some of them may look similar to others, there is something specific about each one of the following Ceiling Flush Lights.

The AX0586 Altea Ceiling Light - Astro 0586 Altea round recessed bathroom light

The AX0270 Mariner Flush Ceiling Light - Astro 0270 Mariner bathroom ceiling light

The AX0587 Denia Round Ceiling Light in polished chrome - Astro 0587 Denia Flush

The AX0603 Dakota Plus 180 Round Flush Ceiling Light - Astro 0603 Dakota Flush Light

The AX0203 Strata Round Triplex Glass Light - Astro 0203 Strata Stylish Flush Lamp

The AX0300 Duplex Flush Ceiling Light - Astro 0300 Glass Flush Light

The GOLF28W Golf Surface Fitting Flush Light, IP65 rated Flush Light

These interior ceiling light fittings - the flush ceiling lights - can be found at SparksDirect.co.uk via the Lights - Ceiling Light Fittings section.

Six Lovely Interior Lamps, Stylish Ceiling Or Wall Lights

2011-04-27T07:23:00.000-07:00

These days we were going through the amazing collection of Interior Wall Lights and the Indoor Ceiling Pendants and we found several of these stylish fittings yet so simple - so we thought we should post them online also! Part of the interior wall or ceiling mounted light fittings, the following lamps are not necessarily a designer-style range, but they are in many cases very practical, useful, and even popular. Many of the following ceiling lamps or wall lights are commonly used.

The 86015 Tukon Six Wall Spotlights on a bar - Matt Nickel Wall mounted 6 spots

The 23859 Mini Triple Spot for wall or ceiling - three spots on a round dish

The 88234 Kameo Single White Bottle-shaped Pendant with a nickel matt suspension

The 23854 Mini Double Spot - Twin spots on a round base

Wall Elo 86233 three spotlight on a track bar in satin nickel 50W GU10

The 83049 Buzz 4 Spot Bar - Buzz four spots on bar in matt nickel and chrome finish

Do you want to see more such Wall Lamps or Ceiling Lights for interior use? Check out the Lights section at SparksDirect.co.uk.

Wireless Video Door Entry System, pictures of Vu-Com Pro 3000 video doorphone kit

2011-04-21T04:34:00.000-07:00

It used to be that you have to go downstairs / to the entrance to look through the glass / peekhole to see who is at the door, and then let the visitors in or communicate with them. But nowadays it is as simple as installing a video door entry kit like the Vu-Com Pro 3000 - a weatherproof call station outdoors(with a camera incorporated) with a LED colour screen handset for you to communicate + be let known when someone calls! Of course, the kit comes with more options(like the RFID cards, etc) - check out below some of the main components of this professional video wireless doorphone kit.

Announcing the New Vu-Com Pro 3000 - Advanced Wireless Video Door Entry Control System

The L3121WCS Weatherproof Backlit Video Call Station for the L3100WVK Professional Video Door Entry System

The L3100WVK Vu-Com Pro 3000 Series Wireless Colour Door Entry System, Professional video Intercom System

The L3000PC Proximity card for the Vu-Com Pro L3100WVK Video Wireless door entry Kit

The L3011WHS Wireless Video Handset for L3000WVK, Vu-Com professional wireless video entry system

The Vu-Com Pro 3000 Series Professional Wireless Video Door Entry Control

Do you want more information about the Vu-Com Pro 3000 Wireless Video DoorPhone Entry Kit? We recommend the following articles:

Vu-Com Professional 3000 Wireless Colour Video Doorphone Kit – did you get one?
The Vu-Com L3100WVK Wireless Video Door Entry kit – Keeping your home or business safe and secure!
New: the L3100-WVK Vu-Com Pro 3000 Series Wireless Colour Video Door Entry System!
How do you know that Vu-Com Pro Series 3000 Wireless Door Entry System is MUCH BETTER?

Vent-Axia Extractor Fans pictures, stylish air ventilation fans

2011-04-13T04:46:00.000-07:00

Recently mentioned via the Airflow-Ventilation presentation website, the Vent-Axia Ventilation Fans are a stylish range of extractor fans for both domestic and commercial use. Below we have selected some of the most popular Vent-Axia Ventilation fans - some Vent-Axia Silhouette fans, low voltage fans, extractor fans with humidistat, bathroom fans with timer and pull cord, or even in-line mixed flow fans from Vent-Axia. For more Vent-Axia Domestic / Industrial fans, visit the Ventilation section at SparksDirect.co.uk.

The Vent-Axia Silhouette S100T Extractor Fan with integrated Timer

The Vent-Axia S100SVT - SELV 100mm bathroom/toilet fan with timer, low voltage fan

The Vent-Axia S150XH - Silhouette Fan with Humidity and Timer, mains kitchen and utility room fan

The Vent-Axia ACM100 Mixed flow 100mm In-Line Extractor Fan

Vent-Axia is an established brand of ventilation solutions for both domestic and industrial use. The above airflow Vent-Axia Ventilation Fans is a selection of the range introduced via the Airflow Vent-Axia Fans and the Extractor fans at SparksDirect.

Pictures of Six Most Popular Astro Lighting Bathroom Wall Lights

2011-04-06T05:49:00.000-07:00

The Astro Lighting fittings are very popular with both the domestic and commercial applications - this article brings you six of the most popular Astro Bathroom Wall Lights. We have not included the shaver lights or the many mirror lights manufactured by Astro Lighting - only the Wall Mounted Bathroom Lights from Astro Lighting. The full range of bathroom wall lights can be found at SparksDirect.co.uk - see the Bathroom Lights section. Some fittings are energy saving, while others are very stylish - vertically mounted or horizontally mounted wall lamps with a high IP rating.

The Astro Mashiko Bathroom Wall Light - above the mirror fluorescent light

The Astro Cabaret Bathroom Wall Light, switched 4 globe light bar

The Astro Tallin 600 IP44 Bathroom Wall Strip Light, Up and Down light

The Astro Como Single Surface Spotlight, bathroom wall mounted single spot

The Astro Seville Shaver Wall Light, above the mirror bathroom light

The Astro Palermo 900 bathroom wall light strip, above the mirror fluorescent light

More Bathroom Wall Lights - check out the Bathroom Light Fittings section. Other Astro Lights - Seven Amazing Astro Wall Lights for Indoor Use - pics AND 7 Top Astro Lights, pictures of Best Selling Astro Light Fittings.

Green-I energy saving dimmers in brushed bronze, white, and stainless steel

2011-03-30T04:32:00.000-07:00

To continue our previous article packed with, Pictures of the Green-I Dimmer Switches(energy saving devices), here we are with more pictures of the CP Electronics Green-I range of dimmers. This innovative range brings about a stylish range of digital switches for lighting, heating and ventilation... all of them being designed to save energy! Also, the green-i range of switches are a stylish way to introduce energy saving controls into the home. Each switch blends great design, user-friendly technology and features to save energy, which will help the environment and keep household running costs to a minimum.

The CP Electronics Green-I range of Energy Saving PIR switches and Dimmers

The CP Electronics GI1DPC Green-I single dimmer with PIR - energy saving device

The CP Electronics Green-I GITLC Time Delay Switch - 10A energy saving device

The CP Electronics Green-I GIPDC Presence Detection single Switch - energy saving device

The CP Electronics Green-I GI2DPC Double Dimmer with Presence Detection - energy saving device

It is safe to say that adding a dimmer or movement sensor to control the lighting in your home will save energy and therefore money. So don’t go to all the expense of changing bulbs or buying expensive equipment when you can just install green-i switches to control what you have. Check out the previous article with more pictures of the Green-I energy saving dimmers and PIR switches, or read more about the CP Electronics Green-I range via:

Pictures of Architectural Downlights, the Multidir Trimless Ceiling Lights

2011-03-23T06:08:00.000-07:00

On our website there is a range of Architectural Downlights, the Multidir Trimless range - single downlights, twin downlights, triple downlights, and four architectural downlights. All are low voltage ceiling recessed lights and are adjustable. Also, this beautiful range of architectural downlights use spots of max. 100W - bright ceiling downlights. If you need to install them on normally flammable surfaces, the Multidir Trimless range will serve you well. Below are some of the most representative models and finishes from among the Multidir Trimless Architectural Downlights - adjustable ceiling lights.

The Multidir Trimless LX621 - square low voltage MR16 50W single lamp, architectural downlight

This is a Multidir Trimless Square downlight in a white or black finish, single MR16 black 50W low voltage downlight(stylish architectural downlights).

The Multidir Trimless LX623 - square low voltage twin downlight MR16 2 x 50W, architectural downlight

This is a Multidir Trimless Square downlight in a black or white finish: double MR16 black 2 x 50W low voltage downlight(stylish twin architectural downlights)

The Multidir Trimless LX635 - Triple Downlight, low voltage MR16 3 x 50W ceiling architectural light

This is the Multidir Trimless Rectangular downlight with three spotlights in either white or black finish, low voltage downlights - architectural downlight.

The Multidir Trimless LX628 - Square Downlight, four low voltage ceiling recessed lights, architectural downlight

This is the Multidir Trimless white / black square downlight, four ceiling downlights in a square - low voltage recessed fitting, architectural downlights.

You can find the Multidir Trimless range of Architectural Downlights via the Recessed Adjustable Downlights section, and you can read more about the Low Voltage Single Multidir Downlights and the Twin Ceiling Architectural Spotlights via the NewLights blog.

Six New Firstlight Bathroom Lights, Pictures of Stylish Bathroom Lamps

2011-03-16T05:08:00.000-07:00

We have recently updated our offer of Bathroom Wall Lights, Bathroom Mirror Lights, and Bathroom Ceiling lights - with some stylish Firstlight fittings. You will definitely enjoy checking out the Over-Mirror bathroom Lights(low energy chrome fittings) or the Atlantic range of Bathroom Wall or Ceiling Spotlights(in chrome finish). These new Firstlight fittings are now available via SparksDirect - and we have listed six of them below for you to enjoy.

The Firstlight 6239CH - Iguazu Bathroom Wall Light(Low Energy Bathroom Wall Lamp)

Firstlight 6113CH - Splash Single Bathroom Wall Light(energy saving Splash Wall Lamp)

Firstlight 9050CH - Atlantic Single Bathroom Wall Light(switched single spotlight in chrome)

Firstlight 9070CH - Atlantic Triple Ceiling Spotlight for Bathroom(three spots bathroom ceiling fitting)

Firstlight 9060CH - Atlantic Two Bar Wall Light for Bathroom(switched twin bathroom spotlights)

Firstlight 6114CH - Splash Bathroom Wall Light(long and energy saving over mirror light)

Keep an eye on the New Lights at Sparks and Lights blog - for all the new light fittings available at SparksDirect. If you see any light fitting that you think needs more details, do not hesitate to contact us/let us know.

BG Nexus White Moulded wiring devices, more pictures of switches and sockets

2011-03-09T04:32:00.000-08:00

The BG Nexus range of moulded white plastic switches and sockets is wide and includes not just those in the previous article entitled, Pictures of the BG Nexus White Moulded range of switches and sockets, and not even only those in this article - but many more! To meet all the needs for both households and office, the British General Nexus range brings about ALL the wiring devices necessary! Single sockets, twin sockets, switched or unswitched socket outlets, switches, dimmers, 3 pin sockets, fused or unfused spurs, telephone and data sockets, and even backboxes - the BG Nexus White range includes it all! Below are some more items from this popular yet inexpensive range of wiring devices!

BG Nexus 894 - 1 Gang Blank Plate, single blanking plate

BG Nexus 860 - 1 gang co-axial socket non isolated

BG Nexus 8RJ451 - 1 Gang RJ45 Telephone Socket, single RJ45 socket

BG Nexus 885P - 1 gang, 2 way push dimmer 1000W, square plate (export only)

BG Nexus 820 - 115/230V dual voltage shaver socket

BG Nexus 850 - 13 amp switched and fused spur(fused connection unit)

BG Nexus 823 - 13A Unswitched Single Socket, Nexus white moulded

To see all the BG Nexus White range of moulded plastic switches and sockets, please check the BG Nexus White section - the list is updated constantly, so if you don't find a particular model, it may be updated soon.

Nemo Pendants and Nemo Table Lights, pictures of Nemo Designer Lights

2011-03-02T04:37:00.000-08:00

Yes, you are right: we have already introduced some Designer Nemo Table Lights previously, and also some of the Nemo Designer Range Ceiling Lights or the Display of Nemo Designer Wall/Ceiling Lights. But you have to remember, this Italian Lights Manufacturer has a wide range of designer lamps - and we have only SOME of them in our online catalogue via SparksDirect. Enjoy our weekly posting of stylish pictures - this time with some Stylish Designer Range Nemo Table Lights and Nemo Pendants(Nemo suspension lamps for interior use).

The Nemo low voltage Jazz Table Lamp - 12V 20W Nemo JAZZ desk light

The Nemo Leo MK2 Inc table lamp, stylish Nemo Table Light in white polished chrome

Modern Desk Light, the Nemo Dove Table Lamp - Nemo DOVHNN11 Dove Desk Lamp

The Black Nemo Donna Minor Pendant - black glass DONESN42 Nemo Suspension lamp

The Nemo Donna Large Glass Pendant in a Red finish - red DONESR41 Nemo Lamp

Globe Pendant - The 2793 Nemo Asteroid 30 Pendant, globe suspension lamp

Modern Style 10244 Nemo Anita Pendant - Opal White Glass Suspension Lamp

Check out these designer range pendants from Nemo via the Stylish Pendants and Chandeliers, and the Nemo Table Lights via the Stylish Table / Desk Lights section.

Stylish Pendant Lights in action - Designer Range

2011-02-22T07:41:00.000-08:00

We have recently updated many sections of our website, and especially the Chandeliers and pendants have some new amazing additions - stylish pendant lamps. These new designer lamps are for those who are looking for a high quality light fittings for a modern venue, a stylish living area, or even for the office. Check out the pictures below and enjoy some of the applications for these designer lights - some with a unique style...

The White Cone NX101 Pendant - Xander 35 Designer Range 71793010 Pendant

The White Helmet NX121 Pendant - Ginger 30 White Designer Range 72453001 Lamp

The Black Helmet NX122 Pendant - Ginger 30 Black Designer 72453003 Pendant

The Stylish White NX130 Glass Pendant - Miso Pendant 72563011 with Metal and Glass

The unique design NX201 Louvre Pendant - Emition White Metal Pendant 72753001

The Carafe NX401 Pendant - White Glass Handmade Pendant, Ripasso Stylish Lamp 18443001

You can purchase these stylish pendant lights via the Chandeliers and Pendants section on our website, or read more about them via:

Unique Design Metal Pendant, the new NX200 Louvre Pendants (Emition 26 Metal pendant);
New Metal Pendant for interior use, the NX121 Helmet Pendant in White finish;
New Stylish Glass Pendant, the NX401 White Glass Handmade Pendant, Carafe 18443001 lamp;
New Stylish Cone Pendants, the NX101 71793010 Pendant with white fabric shade.

Pictures of the X-Flex Concealed Lighting solution, Xenon Lights

2011-02-16T05:09:00.000-08:00

Have you noticed the X-Flex Concealed Lights for your whole house? It can be found in a distinct section via SparksDirect.co.uk - with its 20,000 hour lamp life and a system that is fully dimmable, the X-Flex concealed lighting system offers a variation of xenon lighting opportunities, ranging from a subtle glow to a bright emission. Operating on a 24 volt power supply, the X-Flex lighting system is safe for use in applications such as kitchens, bathrooms, display shelving, and other dry applications. Excellent low voltage - low energy consumption - concealed lights! Enjoy some more applications of this innovative Xenon Concealed Lights system below.

X-Flex Xenon Lighting System in a restaurant - concealed lighting

Concealed X-Flex Xenon Lights in the living room - concealed lights

Discreet Xenon Lighting System for Ceiling - in a restaurant, concealed lights

X-Flex Xenon Concealed Wall Lighting for Restaurants - discreet lighting

Concealed lights for nice ambient lighting in the bedroom - the X-Flex Xenon Lights

Coloured Concealed Lights for Interior Use, the X-Flex Xenon Lighting System

You can purchase the X-Flex Xenon Lights(great concealed lighting solution for interior use) via SparksDirect. To see more applications of this discreet lighting solution, check out the X-Flex Xenon lights – concealed lighting, applications(pictures set 1) and Xenon lights – concealed lighting – picture gallery 2 - or enjoy this cool application – the X-Flex solution for the entire house!!!

Thermostats and Timers, pictures of electronic or mechanical thermostats

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SAVE THE ENERGY! is the motto of everyone today - and for this, there are many solutions out there to help you reduce your energy consumption. The Thermostats and Timers also come in to help you reduce the heating consumption, reduce the energy consumption, and reduce the electricity consumption. On our website there's a whole category entitled, Energy Management, and the Timers and Thermostats section introduces mainly some mechanical or digital thermostats / timers that regulate the spending of the energy in the house! Why not start saving energy now!

The energy saving STI24 Timer - Socket Box Timer 24HR Mechanical

The energy saving GP24 Timer - 24 Hour General Purpose Timer

The energy saving RS4 Thermostat - Programmable Room Thermostat, ET2 heat/cool day room thermostat

The energy saving STS24 Timer - Immersion Heater Timer - 24 Hr Mechanical Timeclock

The energy saving RBT2 Timer - Adjustable Boost Timer Delay Switch, Multi-range Run-Back Timer

The energy saving RBT1 Timer - CP Electronics RBT1 20A High Output Electronic Run Back Timer

The energy saving GPE7 Timer - 7 Day Socket Box Digital Flush Timer

Why not use a timer or a thermostat to control, regulate and minimize the waste of energy / electricity? Check out the Energy Management solutions available online.