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Some Recent Feedback On Low Voltage Garden Light Installation
James Parnham
''Having decided to replace some ageing and impracticable uplights behind 6 planters along a garden wall I chose the Deimos model from 12vgardenlights.com. With all existing 12v cabling already installed under block paving and transformer in place in my garden it was important the Deimos was compatible so I could just replace the lighting unit and not any cabling.After some reassurance from James at 12v Garden Lights I purchased 6 Deimos lights''. .....''simple case of connecting the cable from the back of the Deimos to my existing wiring, taking less than 10 mins to install each light (including fixing them to...
'Watt the Lumens?' LED vs Halogen bulbs
James Parnham
You are probably wondering 'watt on earth' a watt of light looks like or how much do you need to light up your garden. This article will hopefully provide some insight into what to look for. Technological developments have enabled LEDs to lead the way in low energy lighting. They are being used more and more in day to day living as they generate an increased amount of light per watt used. Mixed statistics are provided when it comes to the amount of light emitted from LED bulbs compared with halogen. As a general guide a 3w LED bulb will produce a similar output as a 25w halogen...
Older 12v garden lighting starting to fail!
James Parnham
There seems to be a a growing number of cases where systems are starting to fail. Some instances the transformer's gone, others it's down to the cabling or the light fittings themselves. In some, all elements have probably reached their useful 'end of life' as they were purchased relatively cheaply in the first instance and don't have the quality to last. All the examples seem to have been fitted in the early days of outdoor and garden lighting and there is a manufacturer who's name has appeared more than once! Additionally, some people just want to replace aged, rusty and...
A Big 'Thanks' to Kids Run Free
James Parnham
Well, we must open a blog to say a big 'thanks' to a UK charity called Kids Run Free. They are based in Leamington Spa but now with a big national presence and blue chip supporters such as Bridgestone and Tom Tom! We've been supporting them quietly in the background for some years. They are doing wonderful stuff to inspire healthier, happier and more confident children and they have just given us a 'shout' on Facebook and Twitter. Well done the KRF team! Have a look at them...we think that you'll be inspired! (click the image or http://www.kidsrunfree.co.uk/site/index.php) ...