Start Spring Cleaning With BLT Direct

The weather may be dismal, but believe it or not, Spring is fast approaching. In just weeks, daffodils will burst into life, trees will be regaining their leaves once more and the traditional ‘Spring clean’ will be carried out in homes all across the country. At this time of year, many people like to spruce up their homes by throwing out old rubbish and performing the menial DIY tasks that they hadn’t got round to in the course of the previous year. For many, this could be replacing old light bulbs or introducing a few new lamps in each room to brighten the place up a little. BLT Direct, one of Britain’s foremost suppliers of lighting solutions, has a bulb to suit every occasion and will surely be the first stop for many as they embark on their Spring cleaning missions.

The GLS 100-watt BC Pearl bulb is possibly the most common of all domestic light bulbs and will be stocked up on this Spring as people look to replace the ones which might have little life remaining. The bayonet base ensures that the bulb fits a huge variety of fixtures, and the Pearl colour ensures simple, effective illumination at the flick of a switch. The GLS bulbs are currently available from BLT Direct in a box of 10 for just £10.49.

For those who may have made it their new year’s resolution to stock up on energy-saving light bulbs, the GLS Energy-Saving 11-watt BC bulbs are intended to be a direct replacement for the traditional incandescent bulbs. As with the conventional bulbs, they fit a massive variety of lamps and fixtures, but unlike the older bulbs they offer a 70% reduction in heat output, an 80% saving in energy consumption and a 90% decrease in UV output. The predicted energy saved for just one bulb over the course of its life is a huge £47.04; a great investment considering the bulbs are available individually from BLT Direct priced at just £4.99 each.

Perhaps this spring clean calls for a little revamp of old light fittings. BLT Direct has an extensive selection of Domestic Light Fittings which can add a classic or modern edge to any bathroom, kitchen or garden. With four different styles of decorative ceramic uplights, a huge range of waterproof bathroom fittings and mains-connected garden lights in a variety of colours, there will surely be something to suit every mini-renovation requirement.

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Domestic Lighting Fixtures From BLT Direct

As we go about our everyday life, we often overlook the many types of light fixtures that are used in domestic situations. It is important that the lights used in a home setting are stylish and elegant, whilst also being able to house bulbs which will provide adequate light without consuming too much energy. BLT Direct, a lighting solution supplier based in the UK, have an exquisite range of domestic light fittings and fixtures which can help to make a house feel more like a home.

Ceramic uplights are a great way to provide light in a communal living space such as a living room or dining area. They can give any room a cosy, homely feel without imposing too much harsh lighting. The Acel Quarter Sphere Uplight With Glass Base requires a 60-watt GLS lightbulb (also available at BLT Direct) to illuminate it and comes unglazed and ready to paint should this be necessary. The contemporary design will modernise any living area and provide an elegant lighting solution for when an overhead light is simply too much. This ceramic fitting is available for just £32.58.

Bathroom lighting is often difficult to choose, with many regulations to think about and comply to regarding light fittings in bathrooms. BLT Direct offers a stunning selection of decorative and traditional pull cords available in brass, chrome or white finishes to fit any décor scheme. No bathroom is complete without a decent mirror and prices start at just £123.42 for a backlit mirror with energy-saving lightbulbs and protection from water spray and condensation. The range of barlights at BLT Direct is also varied and with their Zone 2 Splashproof IP44 rating they are a must for any bathroom.

Track lighting can be a contemporary way to illuminate a whole room or just bring attention to an accent or feature. BLT Direct has in stock a superb selection of track lighting, ranging from single spotlights to triple spotlights. This modern fixtures require a GU10 bulb, which come with a range of different bases unique to each fitting; it is always worth double-checking the bulb base a fitting will require before purchasing it. Made from either chrome or satin chrome, these practical fixtures can be manoeuvred to face any direction, making them a versatile and worthwhile purchase for any home. Prices start at just £13.16 for a single spot, with the triple spotlights on a round base at a budget-friendly £44.87.

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Make Energy-Saving Your New Year's Resolution With BLT Direct

2012 has arrived, and has brought with it many resolutions for the year ahead. Many people vow to join a gym, cut out junk food or stop smoking at the start of a new year and lots of people find these targets hard to maintain, but for an easy, effective and sustainable resolution, why not make it your objective to convert to energy-saving light bulbs? BLT Direct, one of the UK's largest suppliers of lighting solutions, has a huge range of offers on their energy-saving range which can help make the switch to environmentally-friendly lighting hassle-free.

The Energy Saving GLS Light Bulbs available from BLT Direct are intended to be a direct replacement for the traditional incandescent light bulbs that are slowly being taken off the shelves. Efforts to boost eco-friendly lighting solutions mean that the older bulbs are being discontinued and replaced by their more modern counterparts. GLS light bulbs come in a huge variety of sizes, colours and wattages to ensure that they are compatible with as many existing light fixtures as possible. They come with either the BC (Bayonet cap) base or the ES (Edison screw) base, two of the most popular light bases available. They are slightly more expensive than traditional incandescent bulbs but with 80% savings in energy consumption and a lifespan of up to 8,000 hours, the money invested into energy-saving light solutions makes them a worthwhile purchase.

Another popular form of energy-saving light solutions is the GU10 Light Bulbs, which fit any existing GU10 light fitting which has a retractable back. These bulbs are high-power, low-energy bulbs and can last for up to 14 years when used for ten hours a day; a whole lifetime if used more sparingly. Their longevity and cost-effective methods ensure that a house fully kitten out with these bulbs will save hundreds of pounds on electricity bills over the years. With recession looming once more as we start 2012, any areas where money can be saved must surely be explored.

For a household which has a lot of atmospheric candle lamps, there is also a solution in BLT Direct's Energy Saving Candle Light Bulbs. Exactly the same size and shape as the existing bulbs, which have high energy-consumption and give off a lot of useless heat energy, these direct replacements don't compromise on quality and are ideal for anywhere where a soft mood light is required. Available with Bayonet caps, Edison screws and their smaller counterparts, these perfectly formed bulbs will go a long way to ensuring an energy-saving new year's resolution will be completed.

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