It's long been known that ergonomics and office design have a profound effect on the way we work. We design our spaces to minimise stress, enhance our concentration and maximise performance. We do it by fine tuning everything from the workstations we sit at, to background noise, the quality of air, and of course the lighting. Good lighting doesn't only enable people to see, but also affects how people feel. Feeling better at work is good for everyone, employees and companies alike.

Now LEDs are becoming more and more common we are encountering more and more enquiries regarding the suitability for LEDs for general lighting.

The following table shows some typical values for single pole MCB's, the figures are based on Type C breakers with a rating of 10 Amp and the circuit wired with 1.5mm cable.

A basic DALI network is simple to understand, as long as every DALI device has a connection to the network cable then it should perform as expected. At the least a system should have a power supply, a controller and a ballast.

It has always been possible to dim fluorescent lamps, all that is required is to reduce the lamp current within the lamp after the discharge arc within the lamp has struck.

The following terms are used throughout our site or are predominant within the lighting industry.

The Ingress Protection or IP rating classifies the degree of protection from dust and moisture. This system is recognised by most European countries.

Eulumdat format photometric data for the majority of our products is available for use in your own lighting calculation software.

It is important that equipment is properly tested and maintained if it is to function correctly when required in an emergency.

Stopping assembly lines or closing down tunnels for changing a premature failed lamp can cause unnecessary hassle, unsafe situations and high costs. By using long-lasting products that "keep their promise", replacement can be planned for in advance, virtually eliminating the unpleasant consequences of spot-replacing premature failures.