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How to upgrade kitchen lights from fluorescent tubes to LED

How to upgrade fluorescent under-cabinet lights to LED as the old fluorescent tubes and fittings are phased out
LED light bulb

Are LED light bulbs any good?

Should I use LED bulbs? What about the problems?

Bathroom Lighting: IP ratings & zones

What IP rating is required for each zone when choosing lights for a bathroom?

Blow-up Santa!

Yes, it's that time of year again when you blow-up santa, or a snowman, or any other illuminated festive character of your choosing.

Common bulb types

Big screw, small screw, bayonet, push-in. We try to untangle some of the confusing mess of light bulb caps.

Dimming and dimmers

You can dim LED lighting, but you must use the correct dimmer switch

E12, E14, SES, E17 – all fingers and thumbs

How to tell the difference between the different types of Edison Screw ES bulb
Energy rating label on light bulb packaging

Energy ratings for lighting explained

Energy ratings for lighting changed in 2021. Learn about how what this means in real life
Fire

Fire rated downlights

What is a fire rated downlight and do I need to install fire rated downlights?
money

How much money will I save by switching to LED lighting?

A calculator to work out how much money you can save on your electricity bill switching to LED lighting products
Old industrial amp meter

Is low voltage the same as low energy?

Low voltage lighting is not always energy efficient. Watts anyone?
Man confused about GU10 LED light bulbs

LED GU10 chooser - So many LED GU10 bulbs, so little time

Which GU10 LED bulb is best? This page will help you decide which LED GU10 bulb you need.
LED light bulbs hanging on cables

Low energy lighting - what? why? when? where? and how?

What is low energy lighting, and why should you use it?
An LED recessed downlight

Recessed Downlights - an overview

Low energy downlights explained in full - find out how our lighting uses 80% less electricity, on average, which means real savings for you!

When the shade says 60w max…

When it says 60w max on the fitting, which low energy bulb should I use? Find your suitable replacement bulb now