Energy Saving Bulbs in the Workplace

In any modern business, the need to cut costs and operate at a much more streamlined level takes precedence. Many firms will have seen core services outsourced to save cash and changes made to processes and procedures that are not time efficient or economically sustainable.

However large or small your business is, you may think you have very little in common with car manufacturer Ford. But, you may have been missing a trick when it comes to cutting down on excess spend despite your best money saving efforts and this is something you do have in common with the brand.

Despite being one of the most recognisable car manufacturers in the world with operations crossing international boundaries and some of the brightest business minds on the planet at the helm, Ford has only just switched on to the cost saving benefits of energy saving light bulbs. The car maker has just started a project to switch existing light bulbs and light fixtures at a number of office buildings, test facilities, a test warehouse and a vehicle proving ground for more energy friendly alternatives.

Ford estimate that switching to energy saving light bulbs in a number of locations will allow them to reduce their annual carbon emissions by 11,000 metric tonnes and save more than $1 million per year. Many businesses in the UK are able to replicate these savings on a smaller scale simply by making the switch to an energy saving light bulb such as the GU10 or LED light bulbs in the place of older style lighting.

As light bulbs tend to be hidden away, it is easy to forget them when looking for ways to save money and streamline business efficiency. However, the longer life span and lower energy consumption of the modern energy saving bulb makes the task of replacing bulbs a worthwhile one. BLT Direct stock energy saving versions of most old style light bulbs with more efficient and earth friendly lighting for a huge range of applications. To browse and to buy online, visit http://www.bltdirect.com

Set The Mood With Appropriate Lighting This Valentine’s Day

Nothing sets the mood like good lighting and it’s never more important to cast a flattering glow over your beloved than on Valentine’s Day. Whatever you’re planning to do this February 14th, make sure you do it in style (and avoid harsh, unflattering glare) with appropriate occasion lighting from energy saving light bulb specialists, BLT Direct.

Good lighting enhances a space, so whether you have a large airy loft apartment or secluded country hideaway, choosing the most appropriate light bulbs and light fittings can go a long way towards creating the atmosphere you desire. Too many bright light bulbs can cast a clinical or industrial glow, while too many soft lights and you may struggle to see well enough to uncork the Valentine’s Day Champagne.

LED light bulbs from BLT Direct come in a variety of colours, including ultraviolet, daylight, colour changing, amber and red. While some of the more extreme shades like green and magenta make great mood lighting at Christmas or Halloween, choose a soft amber glow for Valentine’s. The bulbs can be easily fitted into standard lights and lighting fixtures as they come with a range of caps. Swap out your usual harsh bulbs for a gentler hue and you’ll benefit from a much cosier, more intimate atmosphere than having a regular light bulb blazing away.

If Cupid’s arrow has snared a heart that is kind to the environment, replacing traditional light bulbs with a GU10 energy saving counterpart could be as well received as any box of chocolates or bunch of flowers. An average energy saving bulb can last up to 14 years, even when used for as many as 10 hours a day so is significantly kinder to the environment than the high energy consuming predecessors.

Most light fittings and lighting appliances will take an energy saving bulb rather than an incandescent one, so you can make the switch to more earth friendly lighting in time to impress on Valentine’s Day.

While GU10 and energy saving bulbs have come a long way since the technology was first invented and now shine as brightly as traditional bulbs, it is still possible to get low watt energy saving bulbs that cast a more intimate light.

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Traditional Light Bulbs Enjoying Moment In the Spotlight

Traditional Light Bulbs Enjoying Moment In the Spotlight

A ban on manufacturing and import has proven no match for the humble incandescent light bulb. Having clocked up more than one hundred year’s of loyal service, the traditional bulb was outlawed in 2009 when 100w bulbs were banned, with 75 w light bulb manufacture and import banned in 2010. Despite these restrictions, the incandescent light bulb is enjoying something of a renaissance as home owners prove slow to warm to the environmental and long term cost benefits of energy saving light bulbs.

BLT Direct supply both types of light bulb and have seen little decline in popularity or demand for the traditional bulb. A spokesman for the firm said, “Although the energy saving light bulb is popular, it hasn’t yet totally superseded its incandescent predecessor. We still pack orders for traditional bulbs. We can also see from our web site statistics that a lot of visitors specifically search for a traditional light bulb rather than an energy saving option when they come through to our site. This shows that it really isn’t seeing much of a loss of popularity.”

It is thought that some home owners have been slow to switch on to the benefits of energy saving models as they believe the light will be dimmer and the bulb more bulky. However, energy saving lightbulbs have progressed significantly since the first prototype models were distributed by energy firms years ago and the new generation of bulbs are just as bright as the incandescent alternative and have roughly the same appearance.

As well as being kinder to the environment, energy saving light bulbs can contribute towards significant savings on energy bills. To find out more and order online, visit http://www.bltdirect.com