Articles Related to: Regulations

A Good Straightforward Guide To LED Grow Lights

A Good Straightforward Guide To LED Grow Lights The situation with LED grow lights is is some respects not unlike the world of double glazing, which at one point became a form of shorthand for sharp practices and sleazy sales techniques. There is nothing whatsoever wrong with well made and installed double glazing, and to comply with modern building regulations you are now compelled to install it anyway. The dodgy reputation came about thanks to the cowboys and crooks that jumped on the bandwagon and sold substandard products to make a quick buck. Whenever something new comes along, the sharks are never circling far behind. So how ...

Outdoor Solar Lighting

Outdoor Solar Lighting Among the advantages that low voltage outdoor solar lighting has to offer are that it is lightweight, there are few wires and cables to trail around, and being low voltage it's safe to handle which also means that outdoor solar lighting is exempt from Building regulations and therefore you don't need to be (or pay for) a qualified electrician to install it. But it's not all sunshine and roses in the garden and here's a summary of ...

Replacing Halogen Lamps With LED Spotlights

Replacing 12v Halogen Lamps

Review Of LED Spotlights To Replace Halogen Lamps

Review Of LED Replacements For Halogen Lamps A straightforward solution of course is to just ditch the transformers and connect GU10 holders with pre-wired tails direct to the mains cable (you might want to get an electrician involved though, especially if you live somewhere that has regulations governing home wiring - the UK for instance). Find out more from this section about LED drivers and dimmers. Most contemporary Warm White LEDs provide a ...

What You Need To Know About Energy Saving Light Bulbs

What You Need To Know About Low Energy Light Bulbs Given that much household waste ends up in landfill, the potential for contamination of sub-soil and water supplies with highly toxic mercury is a very real threat. Accordingly CFL light bulbs are now classified as hazardous waste and in the UK for example are subject to the requirements of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations. Put simply, you should observe this advice for disposal of low energy CFL light bulbs and dispose of CFLs at special Designated Collection ...