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New: the L3100WVK Vu-Com Pro 3000 Series Wireless Colour Door Entry System! 21 Jun 2013 | 03:59 pm
This new kit from GM Techtronics – the Vu-Com L3100WVK / Vu-Com Pro Series 3000 – is a professional wireless door entry system with a weatherproof docked call station with a infrared camera for colour...
do you prefer your switches and sockets matt, polished, or primed? 21 Jun 2013 | 03:58 pm
This question relates not to the type of switches and sockets but to their finish. When choosing the range of wiring devices for your home or office you need to select between plastic or metal devices...
This Blog has Moved to blog.sparksdirect.co.uk – Reviews and Articles at Sparks 30 May 2013 | 07:32 pm
We love blogging, and we also love being organized. Therefore, we would like to announce that this blog has moved to Blog.Sparksdirect.co.uk, where you can read more about the reviews, articles, trick...
Will Mobile Phone Apps Completely Replace Light Switches in the Future? 16 Jan 2013 | 04:04 pm
From CES 2013, The Verge reports on the NXP Cherry light switch – a “smart” lightswitch that operates wireless smart LED lightbulbs from a physical control system rather than an Android- or iOS-based ...
The “Rebound Effect” Could Make Energy-Saving Lights Useless: How To Fix That 7 Jan 2013 | 09:31 pm
Environmentalist Jonathon Porritt has good point at a LuxLive keynote recently: that the rise in LED lighting due to the energy saving costs to be had – from the living room to Tower Bridge - is leadi...
Ed Davey’s “Green Deal”: What Does it Mean for Professionals? 18 Dec 2012 | 05:41 pm
We talked about the DECC’s “Green Deal” just the other day and we’ve been reading about how this affects both Sparks Electrical and our friends in the industry. The idea is that residents of domestic ...
Cheaper, Renewable Energy is Coming to the UK Thanks to the London Array! 2 Dec 2012 | 03:34 pm
After more than a decade of uncertainty, Renewable Energy World reports that the London Array has produced its first power. With the world rushing towards energy efficiency, this is a huge leap in sus...
The Fozz Arko and Lyx Outdoor IP65 Lights are Now On Special Offer! 23 Nov 2012 | 06:12 pm
Recently, we were very impressed by the eco-friendly Arko and Lyx outdoor lights from Fozz Lighting, and now they are on special offer while our stocks last! Here’s what we had to say last time: The A...
The Heartbeat-Powered Pacemaker: Uses Electricity Like a Fire Alarm 16 Nov 2012 | 05:41 pm
Over the Atlantic, a new and interesting power supply has been presented. The University of Michigan presented a pacemaker that can be powered by the heart itself. The device transfers the energy gene...
How Does the No-Budget “Bottle Lamp” Work? Exploiting Refraction for Fun! 8 Nov 2012 | 03:36 pm
Here’s an interesting “Pro Life Tip” found on Reddit and later picked up by Lifehacker as Superstorm Sandy caused power cuts across the East Coast of the USA. Strapping a torch to a bottle full of wat...
