BLT Direct Offers Christmas Sparkle

With Christmas around the corner, BLT Direct, the leading online providers of energy saving light bulbs, low energy light bulbs and light fittings, is offering a range of Christmas lights, to help brighten up your celebrations this December.

The firm’s range of Christmas lights are available in a range of different styles, all of which feature LED light bulbs.

For example, BLT Direct offer straight Christmas fairy lights, which can be used either indoors or outdoors. Available in 100, 200 and 300 LED versions with 5m and 8m lead wires, these energy-efficient Christmas lights will help you ‘do your bit’ for the environment, while also keeping costs down.

In fact, according to Friends of the Earth, swapping ordinary light bulbs you might be using as part of your Christmas decorations last up to twelve times longer. The organisation also suggests that if every UK household replaced one ordinary lightbulb with an energy saving lightbulb, the UK could save over £80 million every year.

A spokesperson from the firm, which offers a range of light bulbs and energy efficient light bulbs, said, “Christmas is one of our busiest times. In the age of energy efficiency and green-friendly, it is hardly surprising, as those preparing to celebrate with Christmas lights also want to ensure they do not have a detrimental impact on the environment. Given the current economic climate, many also realise that LED light bulbs help them save money, which many will, no doubt, spend as part of their Christmas shopping.”

So whether you are looking for energy-efficient Christmas fairy lights, Christmas snowflake lights or solar Christmas light sets, BLT Direct has the answer. You can visit the website: http://www.bltdirect.com, which features a large variety of energy saving light bulbs from BLT Direct. The firm can also be followed on Twitter:

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About BLT Direct: BLT Direct are an online supplier of lighting solutions. They provide a wide range of lighting products, as well as light fittings and lamp disposal services, and are committed to offering energy efficient solutions to meet a wide range of home and business lighting needs.

BLT Direct Encourage Energy Efficiency And Increased Savings

As the effects of the recession continue to be felt, many consumers are turning to energy efficient light bulbs as a way of not only addressing environmental concerns posed by the Government but as a means of reducing energy bills. Now, BLT Direct, the leading online providers of energy saving light bulbs, low energy light bulbs and light fittings are offering advice to make the big switch over as smooth as possible.

Providing visitors to their site with an extensive range of energy efficient light bulbs and alternatives to the light bulb in its traditional form, switching to more energy efficient bulbs, such as LED lightbulbs, will reduce your monthly energy bill.

A spokesman from the firm said, “if you invested in a 0.7W light bulb which had the equivalent normal wattage of 10W and you ran it for a day, you would save £12.22 annually. That may not seem like a lot but if you had one of those bulbs in each of your rooms and passageways, that could easily save you up to £100 every year, if not more!

“Customers should look carefully at their specific requirements in terms of the type and brand of bulb required. It is important to bear in mind that energy saving compact fluorescent bulbs only need about a quarter of the energy needed by regular bulbs. For example, if you are looking to replace a standard sixty watt bulb, then you should choose a fifteen watt compact fluorescent bulb.”

Whilst energy saving light bulbs may be more expensive than incandescent light bulbs initially, they will last for far longer and save you a considerable sum on your energy bill, which makes them the ideal long term investment.

About BLT Direct: BLT Direct are an online supplier of lighting solutions. They provide a wide range of lighting products, as well as light fittings and lamp disposal services, and are committed to offering energy efficient solutions to meet a wide range of home and business lighting needs.

BLT Direct Launch Guide To Choosing An Energy Efficient Light Bulb

Over recent years, many consumers are turning to energy efficient light bulbs as a way of addressing environmental concerns and to cut their energy bills. Now, BLT Direct, the leading online providers of energy saving light bulbs, low energy light bulbs and light fittings offer a guide to the factors that consumers should bear in mind when choosing an energy efficient light bulb.

Firstly, bear in mind that energy saving compact fluorescent bulbs only need about a quarter of the energy needed by regular bulbs. For example, if you are looking to replace a standard sixty watt bulb, then you should choose a fifteen watt compact fluorescent bulb.

Secondly, make sure you pick the right type of energy saving bulb as some are more compatible with certain types of light and light fitting than others. Spiral lamps, for example, are an ideal replacement for a standard incandescent bulb but ‘twin tube’ lamps may be more suitable for ceiling or wall lights.

The third piece of advice that BLT Direct, leading providers of light bulbs give is that you should not be discouraged from buying energy efficient light bulbs because of the initial cost. Whilst they may be more expensive than incandescent light bulbs they will last for far, far longer and also save you a considerable sum on your energy bill. There are certainly financial savings to be made in the long term.

BLT Direct offers a wide range of energy efficient light bulbs and so it is important that consumers look carefully at their specific requirements in terms of the type and brand of bulb required. By undertaking some research using the guide above you can make sure you buy the right bulb for their particular needs.

For more information, please visit http://www.bltdirect.com.

About BLT Direct: BLT Direct are an online supplier of lighting solutions. They provide a wide range of lighting products, as well as light fittings and lamp disposal services, and are committed to offering energy efficient solutions to meet a wide range of home and business lighting needs.

Editor’s Note: BLT Direct is represented by search engine optimisation agency, Top Position. Please direct all press queries to Tina Clough. Email: tina@topposition.co.uk or call: 01623 726233

Transform Your Living Room With BLT Direct

There are many ways to improve the space in our homes but in these challenging economic times not all of us can afford brand new home furnishings or renovation projects. One of the easiest and most effective ways to transform the look of a room is through its lighting and this is particularly true of rooms we use often like kitchens and living rooms. Now, BLT Direct, the leading online providers of mercury lamps, low energy light bulbs and light fittings, have a range of affordable and stylish solutions to improve your living room lighting.

Improved lighting gives a room a brighter, airier feel and makes it look bigger and more spacious. Where a room also has period furniture, wall paintings or elegant rugs some careful lighting can accentuate these features and help bring out their colour and detail. BLT Direct’s stylish octagonal wall lights have four highly powered lights on each side and are fully adjustable so the light angle can be changed as required.

As well as transforming the look of your living room these octagonal lights also come in a range of colours and so can provide imaginative, unusual colour to a particular room. Colour options include amber, blue and green and these good-looking lights can bring the “wow” factor to any living room.

BLT Direct also offers a range of light bulbs and energy efficient light bulbs specifically designed to provide just the right level of light in your living room. Many of these are energy saving bulbs which not only supply the perfect amount of light to transform a living space but use less electricity and are more environmentally friendly.

About BLT Direct: BLT Direct are an online supplier of lighting solutions. They provide a wide range of lighting products, as well as light fittings and lamp disposal services, and are committed to offering energy efficient solutions to meet a wide range of home and business lighting needs. For more information, visit http://www.bltdirect.com BLT Direct is represented by .

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Create A Productive Workforce With BLT Direct

Praised for its ability to boost falling morale among a workforce and boost productivity, office lighting can be a huge factor in creating the right mood among your workers. Now BLT Direct, the leading providers of energy saving lightbulbs, low energy light bulbs and light fittings, are offering specialist advice on finding the correct light fittings.

If your day at the office ends in a headache, eye strain or fatigue, you could be forgiven for thinking that you need to have an opticians appointment or to take it easy, when in fact your office lighting could be to blame.

Many firms work to make sure that their rooms are evenly lit, but this can be one of the major causes of eye strain, as the eye is usually drawn to the lightest areas, and if an office is evenly lit, it can cause the eye to constantly shift to find the brightest spots.

Installing light fittings that create different angles of light, are the ideal option for any office, as they work to reflect the light, creating a less harsh effect of the eyes. An adjustable light source close to working areas is also a good idea, as this allows for the individual to choose which style of lighting is right for them, appealing to their individual needs.

BLT Direct, offer a huge range of light fittings ideal for a modern office space, from down lighters, able to create a relaxed atmosphere to track lighting able to create varied lighting angles.

With chrome fixings featuring between one and three spotlights, these lights are ideal for either the small or large office space and what’s more they are extremely cost effective, making them the ideal solution for firms making cut backs during the current economic climate.

About BLT Direct: BLT Direct are an online supplier of lighting solutions. They provide a wide range of lighting products, as well as light fittings and lamp disposal services, and are committed to offering energy efficient solutions to meet a wide range of home and business lighting needs.

Editor’s Note: BLT Direct is represented by search engine optimisation agency, Top Position. Please direct all press queries to Tina Clough. Email: tina@topposition.co.uk or call: 01623 726 233.

BLT Direct Launch Guide To The Inner Workings Of The Light Bulb

Since Thomas Edison developed the light bulb in 1879, the world we live in has been catapulted into a lighting frenzy, with the development of outdoor lights, floodlights, torches and even energy saving lightbulbs, all aimed at making life easier, but how does the traditional light bulb work? Journalist Tina Clough spoke to BLT Direct, the leading online providers of energy saving lightbulbs, low energy light bulbs and light fittings, to find out how one of the world’s most popular creations works on a technical level.

Light bulbs have a very simple structure, which is surprising considering the candle was only pushed to one side after 1879! The base of a light bulb is made up of two metal contacts which are used to connect the ends of the electrical circuit, which are in turn connected to two stiff wires.

These stiff wires are then attached to a metal filament which sites in the centre of the bulb, held together by a glass mount. The wires and filament are both then housed inside a glass bulb which in filled with an inert gas such as argon.

When the light bulb is connected to the socket and the power supply is switched on, the electric current flows from one contact to the other, through the stiff wires and through the filament. As the electrons pass through the filament, the electric current heats the atoms up and the electrons release extra energy in the form of photons, which are visible to the human eye, causing what we call ‘light’ to be produced as a bi product.

About BLT Direct: BLT Direct are an online supplier of lighting solutions. They provide a wide range of lighting products, as well as light fittings and lamp disposal services, and are committed to offering energy efficient solutions to meet a wide range of home and business lighting needs.

Editor’s Note: BLT Direct is represented by search engine optimisation agency, Top Position. Please direct all press queries to Tina Clough. Email: tina@topposition.co.uk or call: 01623 726 233.

New Light Bulb Set To Change The Face Of Lighting Forever

As scientists launch a revolutionary new light bulb, expected to last up to 60 years, Journalist Tina Clough spoke to BLT Direct, the leading online providers of energy saving lightbulbs, low energy light bulbs and light fittings, to find out what shape this new light bulb will take.

Expected to cut household bills by up to 75 per-cent, the new light bulbs are being labelled ‘revolutionary’ by experts UK wide. Utilising cheap LEDs, which emit a huge amount of light but only use a small amount of electricity, the new bulbs developed by Cambridge University are expected to last for up to 60 years and are up to 12 times more efficient than the traditional tungsten style bulb, favoured by many British households.

A Spokesman from BLT Direct, said, “The new light bulbs sound great, especially because they will prove to be not only much more efficient but cost effective too. Light bulbs are always evolving and it was on a matter of time before there was another fantastic breakthrough.”

Not only will the new bulb save us all money, it is hoped that the creation of these new bulbs will create thousands of jobs and eventually render the traditional light bulb useless. Expected to be on the market within five years the new light bulbs are set to be a permanent feature in both our homes and places of work.

About BLT Direct: BLT Direct are an online supplier of lighting solutions. They provide a wide range of lighting products, as well as light fittings and lamp disposal services, and are committed to offering energy efficient solutions to meet a wide range of home and business lighting needs.

Editor’s Note: BLT Direct is represented by search engine optimisation agency, Top Position. Please direct all press queries to Tina Clough. Email: tina@topposition.co.uk or call: 01623 726 233.

Light Fittings from BLT Direct

Brightening up your home or office needn’t be a time consuming process with BLT Direct, specialist online suppliers of bulbs, lamps and tubes. Lighting can change the ambience of a home, making features of specific walls or household items and creating moods simply by adjusting depth of brightness and colour of the light.

While the right light can set the tone for the living space, the fitting surrounding the bulb is an often neglected pause for thought. Rather than settle for a standard light fitting, BLT Direct has a huge catalogue of domestic and commercial fittings suitable for application as varied as flood lighting, bathroom lighting, factory lighting, office lighting and decorative lighting. The stylish art deco wall lights bring a modern edge to the bathroom, while decorated pull cords and circle wall fittings are more suitable for traditional spaces.

In the kitchen and main living areas, downlighters in brass, brushed chrome and white surrounds cast a pool of light below the wall they are affixed to. For commercial purposes, BLT stocks a range of vandal proof bulhead fittings that are ideal for external lighting of pedestrian areas and car parks.

These are available in PLC low energy, sodium and mercury alternatives. For a comprehensive range of light fittings and energy saving light bulbs in a variety of styles and brands, visit http://www.bltdirect.com.

About BLT Direct
BLT (Bulbs, Lamps and Tubes) Direct makes light work of buying light bulbs online in the UK and Europe. They specialise in supplying lamps, light bulbs and fluorescent tubes. Brands include Osram, GE, Sylvania, Omicron, Pro lite, Crompton, Ushio and Philips.

Energy Saving Light Bulbs from BLT Direct

We should all be concerned about how we affect the environment around us. Energy saving light bulbs consume less power, which means less pollution and lower bills for us.


BLT Direct stocks a huge range of low energy , energy efficient and daylight energy saving light bulbs in various styles.


These long life bulbs help to reduce running costs with an extended lamp life of up to 15,000 hours. BLT Direct supplies various brands including GE, Osram, Pro Lite, Philips, Impact, Sylvania, Omicron and Megaman energy saving light bulbs.

You could be saving money.

You could help save our planet.

Education Required To Aid New Labelling System For Light Bulbs

In light of the recent news that Europe are introducing a new light bulb labelling system, to change the strength from Watts to Lumens, many industry professionals are warning that this could lead to consumer confusion. Now BLT the online providers of energy saving lightbulbs, low energy light bulbs and light fittings, are highlighting what this change means for the UK population.

Named after the Scottish inventor James Watt, light bulbs have been measured in Watts since the 18^th Century, but new ruling could see energy saving light bulbs being labelled in Lumens, after experts claim that the amount of light given off does not accurately reflect the level of energy required.

A spokesperson from the firm who specialise in providing a wide range of light bulbs for various uses, said, “This change is both positive and negative. It is great that energy saving bulbs are being re classification to provide more accurate information, but it is true that many consumers will be confused by this change.

“This confusion could however be reduced, if providers of the newly classified bulbs educate the public on their websites and in store, this would go a long way towards them being accepted more widely.”

The new legislation also states that retailers will be forced to label light bulbs in Lumens from September 2010. Some bulbs already feature the new measurements in small print but as of September, this will be larger than the Wattage measurements.

About BLT Direct: BLT Direct has been a leading online supplier of light bulbs, lamps and tubes in the UK and around the world since the early days of the Internet. Our website provides instant access to almost 10,000 products including Energy Saving Light Bulbs, Fluorescent Tubes, Incandescent Light Bulbs and Light Fittings. Our exclusively online business allows us to provide our huge range of light bulb products to our customers at exceptional prices from high quality manufactures delivered to your door quickly and efficiently. Take a look at BLT Direct’s Flickr profile: http://www.flickr.com/bltdirect.

Editor’s Note: BLT Direct is represented by the search engine optimisation (SEO) team at Top Position, the online advertising consultancy. Please direct all press queries to Tina Clough. Email: tina@topposition.co.uk or call: 0800 094 9001, Option 7.

'Bring The Inside Out This Summer With BLT Direct!

As the first signs of summer emerge, there is nothing more favourable than spending time outside in the garden, eating al fresco and socialising over a bottle of wine. Despite this, installing garden lighting to complement your handy work can bring even the most avid gardener out is a sweat. With this is mind, BLT Direct, the leading online providers of energy saving lightbulbs, low energy light bulbs and light fittings, are answering some of the most common questions associated with installing outdoor lighting.

I only have a small garden space and I would like to steer away from using floor space to house some garden lights- is there are alternative?
Yes there certainly is, I would suggest investing in a wall mounted garden light. There are so many light fittings on the market that it can be difficult knowing which one to choose, but for the avid gardener who likes dual purpose lights, our Patio Infra Red Heater kills two birds with one stone. Allowing the user to heat their patio areas and light it up at the same time- this fitting is ideal for those summer barbecues when the temperature starts to drop in an evening.



I am keen to find a lighting solution ideal for my dark driveway, but the only driveway lights that I have found in many of the leading DIY stores have been really expensive, do you have any suggestions?
Yes. Our Wooden Bollard IP65 Rated Lights are ideal for this purpose, and offer a stylish take on the traditional driveway lights. The BOL-LED-1 lights feature quality Iroko wood that requires no treatment or varnishing and they contain a high power Luxeon LED. These lights make sure that because of their cut, they look stunning when approached from any angle and not only are they tasteful they are extremely cost effective.



I have had driveway lights installed in the past and lets’ just say, by daughters driving has almost knocked all of them down! Is there a hardier solution to the traditional wooden driveway lights?
There certainly is, it is possible to purchase driveway lights in a metal finishes, which should stand both the test of time and your daughters driving! Our Metal ‘Halo Effect’ Bollards are ideal for this, as they make use of robust technology and stunning LED light, to give an attractive look to any driveway or garden path.

About BLT Direct: BLT Direct are an online supplier of lighting solutions. They provide a wide range of lighting products, as well as light fittings and lamp disposal services, and are committed to offering energy efficient solutions to meet a wide range of home and business lighting needs. Take a look at BLT Direct’s Flickr profile: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bltdirect.

Editor’s Note: BLT Direct is represented by search engine optimisation agency, Top Position. Please direct all press queries to Tina Clough. Email: tina@topposition.co.uk or call: 0800 094 9001, Option 7.

BLT Direct on Flickr

Take a look at BLT Direct's range of photos on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bltdirect/. The profile includes sealed beam lamps, photographic lamps, downlights, energy saving lamps, wall lights and more.

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BLT Direct Encourage Sport In Youngsters With Cost Effective Sports Floodlighting

BLT Direct the online providers of energy saving lightbulbs, low energy light bulbs and light fittings are offering sports clubs everywhere the chance to get top of the range floodlights at a snippet of the price, just in time for that summer tournament or fundraising event. Costing on average, £3000 fixed sports floodlights can be extremely expensive, and something which many clubs have to carry out fundraising to afford, but this need not mean that it is impossible.

Offering an extremely cost effective alternative, BLT direct are now stocking a huge range of floodlights for all uses, starting from as little as £189.99, their LED floodlights come in a range of colours from aqua blue to red and amber. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, their LED floodlights feature a swivel base, which aid the mounting process and makes wide-angle adjustments easier. This floodlights internal power supply allows 110-240v AC (47-64Hz) and each LED has a 20mm lens with a 36-degree beam angle.

For small clubs everywhere, this is a great opportunity to enable them to extend their hours of operation, and beat the winter rush, where many manufacturers and distributors raise their prices as the need increases. Encouraging sport in young people is known to have a huge effect on both their health and well- being, and is something, which should be encouraged, even when the nights begin to draw in.

Alternatively, their Metal Halide Floodlights are weatherproof to IP65 rating. This floodlight has a toughened glass front and stainless steel bolts and screws, guarenteed to last a long time, this lamp comes complete with Photocell and Lamp.

About BLT Direct: BLT Direct has been a leading online supplier of light bulbs, lamps and tubes in the UK and around the world since the early days of the Internet. Our website provides instant access to almost 10,000 products including Energy Saving Light Bulbs, Fluorescent Tubes, Incandescent Light Bulbs and Light Fittings. Our exclusively online business allows us to provide our huge range of light bulb products to our customers at exceptional prices from high quality manufactures delivered to your door quickly and efficiently.

Editor’s Note: BLT Direct is represented by the search engine optimisation (SEO) team at Top Position, the online advertising consultancy. Please direct all press queries to Tina Clough. Email: tina@topposition.co.uk or call: 01623 726233.

BLT Direct Shed Light On The Hub Of The Home!

With increasing pressure from the worlds media to have that ‘perfect home’, the kitchen is often the first thing to get updated, despite this, the hub of the home can be quite expensive to makeover- that is until now!

Now BLT Direct the online providers of energy saving lightbulbs, low energy light bulbs and light fittings, are giving credit busting advice on how to transform your kitchen, without those huge bills and nothing to show for it!

When designing or upgrading your kitchen, there are many options available to you, from ceiling mounted spotlights to under cabinet recessed lighting, any room can be transformed in a matter of hours, with no mess and no fuss.

Growing in popularity, under cabinet lighting has long been favoured by popular makeover shows like ‘DIY SOS’ and have grown in popularity since homeowners began to attract buyers in a depressed market. This form of lighting is very easy to install and it is also possible to use energy saving bulbs to reduce your energy costs.

Stocking a fully comprehensive range, BLT Direct stocks a range of halogen light bulbs, energy saving light bulbs and fluorescent tubes, which include the very purpose specific, capsule light bulbs, which are available in various wattages. For a comprehensive range of kitchen and energy saving light bulbs in a variety of styles, visit www.bltdirect.com where you can order online and benefit from their special offers.

BLT Offer Lighting To Aid Sleep And Wellbeing

Creating a relaxing ambiance in the bedroom to aid sleep and general well being need not be a time consuming and puzzling process with BLT direct, the leading suppliers of light bulbs, light fittings and low energy light bulbs- especially with their comprehensive selection of light fittings.

In such a style conscious time, it seems simply unacceptable to purchase a traditional light fitting especially when the correct lighting for a room can create an ambience and create a certain mood that can lift the spirits of those who live there. For those looking for something rather unique, BLT Direct has a huge catalogue of domestic and commercial fittings suitable for application as varied as flood lighting, bedroom lighting, factory lighting, office lighting and decorative lighting.

Their track lighting, it the ideal solution for either a bedroom or kitchen space, as the spot lights can be twisted to focus the light on whatever areas you feel necessary, creating various moods and effects throughout the room. The Triple Spotlights on Bar Chrome are a great idea and are an extremely cost effective way to transform the room in an instant.

Bedrooms that make use of an en suite may also make use of downlights, which are the ideal solution for those who like the idea of shedding a little light on things without the fear of overkill. Their range of IP65 rated bathroom downlighters, are now available in brass, white, chrome and brushed chrome. These fittings are also available in low voltage and mains GU10 versions if required.

For a comprehensive range of light fittings and energy saving light bulbs in a variety of styles and brands, visit http://www.bltdirect.com.

About BLT Direct: BLT Direct has been a leading online supplier of light bulbs, lamps and tubes in the UK and around the world since the early days of the Internet. Our website provides instant access to almost 10,000 products including Energy Saving Light Bulbs, Fluorescent Tubes, Incandescent Light Bulbs and Light Fittings. Our exclusively online business allows us to provide our huge range of light bulb products to our customers at exceptional prices from high quality manufactures delivered to your door quickly and efficiently.

Editor’s Note: BLT Direct is represented by the search engine optimisation (SEO) team at Top Position, the online advertising consultancy. Please direct all press queries to Tina Clough. Email: tina@topposition.co.uk or call: 01623 726233.

BLT Direct Set To Restore The Night Sky With Energy Saving Light Bulbs

Often regarded as one of life’s free pleasures, star-gazing in the 21^st century is becoming a thing of the past, partly down to the introduction of poorly designed and badly aimed light fittings that are denying those with a keen interest in the night sky, the chance to see the constellations.

Now BLT Direct, one of the leading providers of energy saving light bulbs, halogen light bulbs and mercury lamps, are launching their very own guide to minimising the effects of light pollution and what is causing this all too common problem. Also referred to as ‘sky glow’ in some circles, light pollution is the lighting up of the night sky, which is most commonly caused by artificial lighting.

A Spokesman for BLT Direct, the light bulb specialists, said, “Most of the upward light projected into the night sky comes from the design of many modern light fittings, this is because they allow a significant amount of light to be emitted above the horizontal so that it is projected into the sky instead of at the ground.”

Causing damage to the environment due to the waste of energy, diminishing the chance to view the night sky in all its glory, responsible for damaging effects on wildlife and having an effect on human health and safety, light pollution is something that we should all actively work to reduce.

Over-lighting is a huge cause of these negative effects, so it is essential that you switch to more energy efficient bulbs, such as LED lightbulbs, that will reduce both your impact on the environment and your monthly energy bill.

BLT Direct now stock a huge range of low energy light bulbs. These long life light bulbs can help to reduce running costs with an extended lamp life of up to 15,000 hours, and now available in many different sizes and styles, there really is no reason to neglect both the planet and your wallet.

About BLT Direct: BLT Direct are an online supplier of lighting solutions. They provide a wide range of lighting products, as well as light fittings and lamp disposal services, and are committed to offering energy efficient solutions to meet a wide range of home and business lighting needs.

Editor’s Note: BLT Direct is represented by search engine optimisation agency, Top Position. Please direct all press queries to Tina Clough. Email: tina@topposition.co.uk or call: 01623 726 233.

Shed Artistic Light On The Subject With BLT Direct

Screen sirens have long since depended on good lighting to emphasise their best features, along with a generous helping of air brushing, but often the benefits of sophisticated lighting can be neglected among amateur filmmakers and directors. Not only can cleverly placed light fittings cast shadows and create a mood, they can also mean the difference between an encore or a box office disaster.

It seems rather amusing to imagine Fame being acted out in half shadow, or the perils faced by Joseph and his Technicolor dream coat, if acted out under a harsh halogen glare.

BLT Direct, the leading suppliers of light bulbs, light fittings and low energy light bulbs, are now offering those serious about special effects and lighting for a certain mood, with a huge selection of solutions to suit every budget.

Budding directors should make sure that they illuminate sections of the stage that the audience should be focusing their attention on, like the actors facial expressions. Gradations of brightness allow the director to create relative emphasis on some aspects of the on stage activity, for example the lead actor may be brightly lit, while the backing singers may be dimly lit.

Ranging from T Class theatre lamps used in the stage and theatre industry, to purpose specific 650 Watt studio lamps, BLT have every angle covered, providing customers with not only the highest levels of customer service, but extremely competitive delivery rates to various destinations worldwide.

For a comprehensive range of light bulbs, energy saving light bulbs in a variety of styles and brands plus lamp disposal advice, log on to: http://www.bltdirect.com.

About BLT Direct: BLT Direct has been a leading online supplier of light bulbs, lamps and tubes in the UK and around the world since the early days of the Internet. Our website provides instant access to almost 10,000 products including Energy Saving Light Bulbs, Fluorescent Tubes, Incandescent Light Bulbs and Light Fittings. Our exclusively online business allows us to provide our huge range of light bulb products to our customers at exceptional prices from high quality manufactures delivered to your door quickly and efficiently.

Editor’s Note: BLT Direct is represented by the search engine optimisation (SEO) team at Top Position, the online advertising consultancy. Please direct all press queries to Tina Clough. Email: tina@topposition.co.uk or call: 01623 726233.

Mercury Lamps: A Comprehensive Guide

With so many energy efficient light bulbs on the market, it can be extremely difficult choosing one to suit your needs. Now BLT Direct, the leading suppliers of light bulbs, light fittings and low energy light bulbs, are offering sound yet practical advice on one of lightings most popular bulbs- The mercury lamp.

Also known as the mercury vapour lamp, this efficient lamp, uses mercury in an excited state to produce light. Usually confined to a small fused quartz arc tube mounted inside a glass bulb, this efficient light source can be either clear or coated in phosphor.

When a mercury lamp is first turned on, it produces a dark blue light partly down to the fact that only a small amount of mercury is ionized and the pressure in the arc tube is kept to a minimum level, usually inside the ultraviolet mercury bands. Once the gas has been left to heat up, it causes the mercury emission bands to broaden and the final effect is that the light produced is much whiter.

Offering the user with a long lasting solution to their lighting requirements, and an intense light, the mercury lamp is suitable for a number of applications including office lighting, lighting for public places, lighting for outdoor use or even for use in floodlights. Boasting benefits such as consistent quality, a low purchase price and maintenance fee, being easy to install and offering consistency of colour, there really is no reason to go back to the traditional light bulb.

Whether you require self-ballasted or blacklight lamps, BLT Direct have something to suit every need and budget requirement. For more information on the mercury lamps offered at BLT Direct, visit their website at http://www.bltdirect.com.

About BLT Direct: BLT Direct has been a leading online supplier of light bulbs, lamps and tubes in the UK and around the world since the early days of the Internet. Our website provides instant access to almost 10,000 products including Energy Saving Light Bulbs, Fluorescent Tubes, Incandescent Light Bulbs and Light Fittings. Our exclusively online business allows us to provide our huge range of light bulb products to our customers at exceptional prices from high quality manufactures delivered to your door quickly and efficiently.

Editor’s Note: BLT Direct is represented by the search engine optimisation (SEO) team at Top Position, the online advertising consultancy. Please direct all press queries to Tina Clough. Email: tina@topposition.co.uk or call: 01623 726233.

The Light Bulb: A Short History

The invention of the incandescent light bulb marked the start of not only a lighting revelation but the journey to find a practical long term solution to lighting both the home and place of work, today that journey continues as manufacturers continue the battle to find energy saving alternatives at a much lower cost than previously achievable, but where will that journey end?

Developed in 1809 by an English chemist, the earliest form of the incandescent light was developed by Humphrey Davy, who used a high power battery to induce a current between two charcoal strips, which in turn produced a incandescent light known today as the arc lamp.

In 1820, Warren De la Rue took this knowledge to then make the first known attempt to produce an incandescent light bulb. He enclosed a platinum coil inside an evacuated tube and passed an electric current through it. Although this design was effective, the platinum coil was extremely expensive, making it impractical for mainstream use, so it was back to the drawing board!

It was then down to Thomas Alva Edison to turn this earliest invention into something the world would recognise as the very first light bulb in 1879. It was from here on that practical lighting was introduced to the world and homes throughout the world began to purchase this sought after invention.

Today that journey continues. With the phasing out of the traditional shaped bulb by British Government, comes a new wave of developments for this century’s most popular household accessory. Low energy light bulbs are today the bulb of choice and many leading supermarkets and independent retailers such as BLT Direct are striving to provide energy saving bulbs at the lowest possible price- especially in the wake of the credit crunch.

Lighting is now used to be industry specific, to light up a garden area, create a certain mood or even given as a gift. Who would have thought that such a basic idea would revolutionize the way we would not only live our lives but view everything around us?

For a comprehensive range of garden and energy saving light bulbs in a variety of styles, visit www.bltdirect.com. You can also visit BLT Direct’s Flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bltdirect.

About BLT Direct: BLT Direct has been a leading online supplier of light bulbs, lamps and tubes in the UK and around the world since the early days of the Internet. Our website provides instant access to almost 10,000 products including Energy Saving Light Bulbs, Fluorescent Tubes, Incandescent Light Bulbs and Light Fittings. Our exclusively online business allows us to provide our huge range of light bulb products to our customers at exceptional prices from high quality manufactures delivered to your door quickly and efficiently.

Editor’s Note: BLT Direct is represented by the search engine optimisation (SEO) team at Top Position, the online advertising consultancy. Please direct all press queries to Tina Clough. Email: tina@topposition.co.uk or call: 01623 726233.

Bring The Indoors Outside This Summer With Stylish Garden Lighting!

As the season for alfresco living is set to make its comeback and sun worshippers everywhere gear up for weekends spent lazing in the sun, the stylish and bang on trend are spending their summer nights dining outside under this season’s hottest range of garden lights.

Steve Ellwood, Managing Director of BLT Direct, the leading suppliers of light bulbs, light fittings and low energy light bulbs, said, “One of the most popular garden lighting products this season so far is certainly our Mini LED Spike Lights, which feature marine grade stainless steel construction, and contain a Luxeon high power LED.

“It is essential that whether you are using lighting for inside or outdoors that you use energy saving light bulbs or alternatives to the traditional lamp. Our Mini LED Spike Lights boast low running costs, easy installation, and energy efficiency. These lamps enhance and highlight specific architectural features and make the house more inviting to guests.”

Garden lighting is not only a cost-effective way to cast the lawn and its surrounds in a pretty, flattering light it also works to extend the hours you can enjoy the fresh air and British summer with family and friends.

For the summer savvy, lighting can take many forms this season, from lamps and lanterns to wall mounted lights, shedding a little light on the latest barbequed delicacy to land on your plate, and having strategically placed lighting around seating areas means that you can stay out until all hours, enjoying a glass of wine, chatting and socialising with friends.

Modern garden lighting can also be used for security purposes, with police warning us all that burglars will often make up their mind to target a property from across the road. If your property is lit then generally a burglar will look for a softer option.

Mr Ellwood from the firm who advise all of their customers to invest in energy efficient light bulbs, said, “Whether you go for security lights, spotlights or garden spike lights, you should always try to purchase energy efficient alternatives, as these will cut your electricity costs and reduce your carbon footprint.

For a comprehensive range of garden and energy saving light bulbs in a variety of styles, visit www.bltdirect.com. You can also visit our Flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/bltdirect.

About BLT Direct

BLT Direct has been a leading online supplier of light bulbs, lamps and tubes in the UK and around the world since the early days of the Internet. Our website provides instant access to almost 10,000 products including Energy Saving Light Bulbs, Fluorescent Tubes, Incandescent Light Bulbs and Light Fittings.

Our exclusively online business allows us to provide our huge range of light bulb products to our customers at exceptional prices from high quality manufactures delivered to your door quickly and efficiently.

Editor’s Note: BLT Direct is represented by the search engine optimisation (SEO) team at Top Position, the online advertising consultancy. Please direct all press queries to Tina Clough. Email: tina@topposition.co.uk or call: 01623 726233.

Energy Efficient Hospital Lighting: Now That’s A Bright Idea

Hospital lighting during the medieval era left a lot to be desired, debating aside, we would all agree that the old-fashioned scalpel and unreliable candle light are not a match made in heaven! Thankfully for us all, Thomas Edison changed things for the better and there began a trend for hospitals and the industry more generally, seeking out revolutionary light fittings that were both bright enough for intricate work whilst boasting energy saving capabilities.

Steve Ellwood, Managing Director of BLT Direct, one of the leading providers of energy saving light bulbs, halogen light bulbs and mercury lamps, said, “Hospital executives are faced with an extremely difficult decision when it comes to selecting energy saving solutions for the hospital environment. There are so many light fittings and energy saving bulbs on the market and this means that selecting the right one inevitably depends on whether or not it is purpose specific.”

With NHS budgets under close inspection, especially in the chancellor’s yearly budget, hospital chief executives and indeed the Government are finding ways to cut costs without compromising on their standards of care. One of the most obvious ways for many to achieve this is by joining the energy saving revolution and investing in one of the many environmentally friendly lighting products that have saturated the market in recent times.

Mr Ellwood added, “Halogen light bulbs are often the preferred method of lighting, as they give off a clean crisp light inside the examination room or operating theatre. It is essential that whatever solution is chosen, that no shadow is created on the patient, as costly mistakes could become a reality. One of the most important areas requiring purpose specific lighting is in fact the dermatologist’s examination room. A rash or skin infection may look like one thing in natural light, but in fact be something very different when placed under a lighted magnifier.”

In recent months, many of the countries public buildings have taken a stand by reducing their carbon footprint and making their buildings more energy efficient, it is high time that hospitals joined the cause. New hospitals are being constructed, and existing ones are being renovated from the ground up to provide better services to a much wider audience. Despite popular belief, incorporating green light fittings, lamps and controls to a ward, is certainly not an expensive way of doing things, reducing bills in the long term.

Mr Ellwood added, “We are all living in very forward-thinking times and protecting the environment for future generations has become very topical recently. We should all try to do out bit and conserve the energy we use and that should apply to huge buildings like healthcare centres and hospitals.”

About BLT Direct: BLT Direct are an online supplier of lighting solutions. They provide a wide range of lighting products, as well as light fittings and lamp disposal services, and are committed to offering energy efficient solutions to meet a wide range of home and business lighting needs. You can visit our Flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/bltdirect.

Editor’s Note: BLT Direct is represented by the search engine optimisation (SEO) team at Top Position, the online advertising consultancy. Please direct all press queries to Tina Clough. Email: tina@topposition.co.uk or call: 01623 726233.

Minimising Pollution, Minimising Bills

We should all be concerned about how we affect the environment around us, and we can all help minimise our impact by taking the smallest of steps. We have heard of energy saving light bulbs, but still very few of us are making the switch even though they consume less power, and ultimately result in lower bills.

The Government is working to phase out the use of standard bulbs as part of its commitment to reducing CO2, and as such we are all being encouraged to switch to energy saving light bulbs. While changing the light bulbs in your home involves very little effort or expense the majority of people are posing the following question in response to the Government’s calls – why should we bother?

Putting green guilt and carbon footprints to one side, switching to more energy efficient bulbs, such as LED lightbulbs, will reduce your monthly energy bill. This therefore means that sticking to standard, inefficient light bulbs is not only bad for the planet, but its bad for your wallet too.

BLT Direct is one of the leading suppliers of lighting solutions and they stock a huge range of low energy, energy efficient and daylight energy saving light bulbs. These long life lightbulbs help to reduce running costs with an extended lamp life of up to 15,000 hours. Their LED light bulbs are an affordable and energy efficient lighting solution and are available in a wide range of styles and sizes.

BLT Direct is committed to providing environmentally friendly lighting solutions which are guaranteed to help you reduce your monthly bills and help save the planet. In addition to their wide range of low energy light bulbs they stock all kinds of other light bulbs and lighting solutions including specialist lamps, light fittings, ultra violet lamps, fluorescent tubes and lighting control gear.

About BLT Direct: BLT Direct are an online supplier of lighting solutions. They provide a wide range of lighting products, as well as light fittings and lamp disposal services, and are committed to offering energy efficient solutions to meet a wide range of home and business lighting needs.

Editor’s Note: BLT Direct is represented by search engine optimisation agency, Top Position. Please direct all press queries to Tina Clough. Email: mailto:gareth@topposition.co.uk or call: 01623 726 233.

BLT Up The Ante On Green Office Credentials

BLT Direct, the experts in energy saving light bulbs and light fittings, are upping the ante on greener office lighting and encouraging businesses everywhere to join them in not only a spot of cost-cutting for 2009, but in conserving energy for future generations.

Steve Ellwood, Managing Director of BLT Direct, who are championing the use of energy saving lightbulbs and halogen lightbulbs, in the workplace said, “Conserving energy is not only a global issue, but businesses seem unaware of how much money they could be saving, through something as simple as purchasing a new light fitting or bulb.”

Recent figures released by the Carbon Trust, show that businesses account for 40 per-cent of the UK’s annual carbon emissions, which is in turn costing businesses an estimated £2 billion. In light of the recent economic downturn, this is one expense we could all do without, so it makes sense to not only invest in the future of younger generations, but to find ways of reducing the impact this is having on businesses across the UK.

Findings from the Carbon Trust indicated that 67 per-cent of workers are willing to contribute towards reducing their company’s carbon footprint, but they are unsure of how to go about it. What’s even more disturbing, however is that only 18 per-cent of workers felt that their businesses are actively reducing their carbon footprint.

Mr Ellwood added, “Bringing greener habits into the workplace is an essential part of tackling climate change, especially as a significant proportion of CO2 emissions come from businesses. Encouraging your workers to bring their green attitudes into the workplace, maybe by using a brainstorming session, could be a great way to achieve environmental harmony. It is important that every business makes a conscious effort to help the environment.”

If you replace the traditional light bulb with 0.7W energy saving light bulb, which has the equivalent normal wattage of 10W and ran it for a day, you would save £12.22 annually. This may be a small change, but in the long-term if you replace all of your bulbs throughout the house, you could easily up to £100 every year, if not more!

The Carbon Trust is able to provide any business with energy saving guides and resources on issues ranging from educating your staff on energy saving, posters to remind staff to turn the lights off and general overviews emphasising where most of the energy is wasted in the business environment. There are even resources focussing on reducing such problems such as purchasing energy saving fittings and energy saving lightbulbs.

Mr Ellwood added, “We invite all of our customers to call us for energy saving hints and tips and any questions that they may have with regards to purchasing energy saving lightbulbs. If we can cut the carbon emissions of just a few businesses, we will be extremely happy. Generating an awareness around this very important subject makes the whole project extremely worthwhile.”


About BLT Direct: BLT Direct has been a leading online supplier of light bulbs, lamps and tubes in the UK and around the world since the early days of the Internet. Our website provides instant access to almost 10,000 products including Energy Saving Light Bulbs, Fluorescent Tubes, Incandescent Light Bulbs and Light Fittings. Our exclusively online business allows us to provide our huge range of light bulb products to our customers at exceptional prices from high quality manufactures delivered to your door quickly and efficiently.

Editor’s Note: BLT Direct is represented by the search engine optimisation (SEO) team at Top Position, the online advertising consultancy. Please direct all press queries to Tina Clough. Email: tina@topposition.co.uk or call: 01623 726233.