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.
Monday, 17 August 2009
Create A Productive Workforce With BLT Direct
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.
Monday, 3 August 2009
Light Fittings from BLT Direct
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.
Friday, 24 July 2009
Energy Saving Light Bulbs from BLT Direct
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.
Thursday, 16 July 2009
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 18th 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.
Thursday, 9 July 2009
'Bring The Inside Out This Summer With BLT Direct!
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.
