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Aurora launches SOLA AU-IC60 60W insulation-covered transformer to complete fire-protection in downlights

Aurora Lighting has added the AU-IC60, a 60W insulation-covered electronic transformer, to its SOLA fire-protection range. For use with insulation covered fire-rated downlights, the transformer carries a five-year guarantee and has 1.0kV surge protection. Pre-wired with 30cm primary and secondary leads, the transformer is fully dimmable with resistive and inductive dimmers. The transformer can be covered with thermal insulation materi... [more]

Aurora Lighting's low-energy CFL downlight is made for wet rooms and bathrooms

Building regulations require that if recessed features are installed, the fire resistance of the ceiling is not compromised, helping to control the spread of fire. Aurora’s SOLA, the 4 in 1 fire rated downlighter range, allows the installer to comply not only with Part B of the building regulations (Fire) they also allow compliance with Part C for heat/moisture losses through the ceiling and Part E for transmission of sound. This new generation ... [more]

Skinflint launches recycled lights salvaged from a local Cornish Church

On the 21st of May, Skinflint the online vintage industrial lighting retailer are launching new lights including a run of Opaline shades salvaged from a local Cornish Church and a set of unusual fifties tiered aluminium industrial shades. Chris comments " this imposing run of opaline hall pendants with original their polished copper galleries were salvaged from a Norman church in North Cornwall. Originally installed when the church was first e... [more]

LED lighting is now the low energy lighting of choice

According to Marl, LED lighting is now the low energy lighting of choice – a position held by fluorescent technologies for some time. New low-watt Citizen LED light engines from Marl enable the creation of replacements for fluorescent strip lights – offering well over 25% better efficiency and at least four times longer lifetimes. An array of five of the chips matches the light output of a 1.2W fluorescent tube. “With the announcement of the ... [more]

Skinflint Design gets nautical with lighting products salvaged from cargo ships

Skinflint specialises in sourcing and restoring original lighting products, with an emphasis on products with simple and clean lines. Its constantly changing collection of products are all professionally restored in Cornwall by a dedicated team of local fabricators – ensuring the essence and character of the lighting is always retained, whilst also bringing the products in line with modern safety standards. Brass Bulk-Heads salvaged from US Na... [more]

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