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Practical advice on light bulbs, electrical fittings, fixings, collectibles and more — written for UK trade and DIY customers.
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CFL vs LED: A Straight-Talking Buying Guide for UK Trade Customers
For trade buyers sourcing in quantity, the choice between CFL and LED has real cost implications over the lifetime of an installat…
2 June 2026Read more - Trade Hub
How to Read a Fluorescent Tube Code: T4, T5 and T8 Explained
T8 G13, T5 G5, T4 2-pin — fluorescent tube codes encode diameter, cap type and colour temperature. This guide decodes every part o…
2 June 2026Read more - Trade Hub
MR16 vs GU10 Spotlight Bulbs: Which Fitting Do You Actually Need?
MR16 and GU10 spotlight bulbs look nearly identical but are electrically incompatible. This guide explains the voltage difference,…
2 June 2026Read more