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Andrew Mutepfa

  1. Commercial Lighting Sustainable Lighting

    Understanding the New Energy Efficiency Labels: What They Mean for Your Business

    Andrew Mutepfa - September 09, 2024

    Chapters

    New Energy Efficiency Labels Put Sustainability Front and Centre

    As hospitality, retail, warehousing, engineering, and manufacturing businesses strive to reduce operating costs and improve sustainability, understanding energy efficiency labels is essential. Recently, the UK has seen significant changes to the energy efficiency labels for lighting and other electrical products, which may have left some businesses concerned about the quality and efficiency of the products they’re purchasing. In this blog, we'll delve into the evolution of these labels, what they mean for your business, and why the products

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  2. Best Lighting Fixtures Upgrading Lighting Systems

    Comparing LED, CFL, and Incandescent Bulbs: Which is Best?

    Andrew Mutepfa - July 30, 2024

    Comparing LED, CFL, and Incandescent Bulbs: Which is Best?

    Chapters

    1. Introduction

    2. Understanding the Basics of Light Bulb Types

    • Incandescent Bulbs
    • Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs)
    • Light Emitting Diodes (LEDS)

    3. Comparing the Costs

    • Upfront Costs
    • Operating Costs
    • Total Cost of Ownership

    4. Environmental Impact

    • Energy Consumption
    • Disposal and Toxicity

    5. Light Quality and Performance

    • Colour Temperature
    • Brightness and Dimming

    6. Conclusion: Which Bulb is Best?

    Introduction

    When it comes to choosing the right light bulbs for your home or business, understanding the differences between LED, CFL, and incandescent bulbs is crucial. Each type of bulb offers distinct advantages and disadvantages, impacting energy efficiency, longevity, cost, and light quality. The right choice can not only enhance the ambience of your space but also lead to significant savings on your energy bills and reduce your environmental footprint.

    Incandescent bulbs have been the traditional choice for decades, known for

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  3. Eco-Friendly Lighting Sustainable Lighting

    The Environmental Impact of LED Lighting: A Sustainable Choice

    Andrew Mutepfa - July 17, 2024

    Understanding the Benefits of LED Lighting

    In today’s world, where sustainability and energy efficiency are paramount, LED lighting has emerged as a beacon of innovation and environmental stewardship. At Lightsave, we take pride in offering an extensive range of LED lighting solutions for domestic, commercial, and industrial applications. As the UK's largest independent retailer of LED lighting, our commitment to promoting sustainable lighting is unwavering. In this blog, we will delve into the environmental impact of LED lighting and why it stands out as a sustainable choice. We will also highlight our energy-saving surveys and showcase some of the prominent LED conversion projects we've undertaken for leading hospitality groups.

    What

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  4. Installation Guides Maintenance Tips

    Understanding Lumens: A Simple Guide to Light Output

    Andrew Mutepfa - July 10, 2024

    Demystifying Lumens: A Beginner's Handbook to Illumination Levels

    When shopping for lighting solutions, you've likely encountered the term "lumens." But what exactly are lumens, and why do they matter? At Lightsave Home, we're committed to helping you make informed decisions about your lighting needs. This guide will demystify lumens and explain their importance in evaluating light output.

    What Are Lumens?

    Lumens (lm) measure the total amount of visible light emitted by a source. Unlike watts, which measure energy consumption, lumens tell you how bright a light bulb or fixture will be. The higher the lumen count, the brighter the light.

    Why Lumens Matter

    Understanding lumens is crucial for selecting the right lighting for your space. Whether you're illuminating a cosy living room or a functional workspace, knowing the lumen output helps you achieve the desired brightness and ambience.

    Lumens vs. Watts

    Traditionally, we measured light bulbs by watts, assuming higher wattage meant brighter

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  5. Lighting Technology Installation Guides

    Wattage and Brightness

    Andrew Mutepfa - March 01, 2021

    Wattage is often confused with brightness. With traditional lightbulbs, we relied on wattage to indicate brightness. However, with LEDs, wattage does not measure brightness, but it does measure power consumption. LED bulbs emit the same amount of light as traditional light bulbs but at a lower wattage. When selecting LED bulbs, look at light output, which is measured in lumens – it’s indicated on the packaging. For your convenience, the equivalent wattage of traditional bulbs is also shown, because many consumers are still familiar with this – but you need to disregard it in terms of the brightness of the product. As a guideline, a 35W conventional will have an output of 280-300lm and a 50W will be 380-400lm.

    Please see chart below for a basic guide fo choosing the right LED bulb to replace your existing bulb type.

    Wattage Lumens

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  6. Commercial Lighting Customer Reviews

    5 reason to choose lightsave

    Andrew Mutepfa - March 01, 2021

    • Next Day Delivery

      Spend just £150 (ex VAT) and subject to availability, your order will be delivered the very next working day (Mon-Fri) across the UK mainland.

      We operate a fully computerised stock management system throughout our warehouse. Place your order any weekday before 4 pm and within minutes the order will be in our warehouse being picked, packed and made ready for dispatch. Our carriers collect at the end of the day so within a short time of placing your order it could be on its way to you.

    • Unrivalled Customer Service

      We are proud of the service we provide to our Customers. We have won numerous awards and invite customers to leave comments after every order placed. These are shown on the website without editing. We consistently receive over 90% satisfaction.

      In the unlikely event that you have a problem with your order please contact us within 14 days of receipt. Our Customer Services team are always on hand to assist you with any queries you may have – simply call 0118 950 7125

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  7. Commercial Lighting Smart Lighting Systems

    How to Choose the Right Lighting for Commercial Spaces: Expert Guidance from a Signify Gold Partner

    Andrew Mutepfa - March 01, 2021

    Why Lighting Matters in Commercial Spaces

    Lighting in commercial spaces isn’t just about visibility—it’s about experience, functionality, and efficiency. Whether you're refurbishing a hotel, specifying an office fit-out, or upgrading lighting in a retail environment, the choices you make will impact atmosphere, energy use, brand perception, and even employee wellbeing.

    As a Signify Gold Partner, Lightsave is trusted by commercial professionals across the UK to supply

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  8. LED Lighting

    Commercial Guide: Understanding Colour Temperature & CRI in Professional Lighting

    Andrew Mutepfa - February 28, 2021

    Table of Contents

    1. Introduction

    2. What is Colour Temperature?

    3. Best Colour Temperatures by Industry Sector
        2.1 Hospitality Lighting: Setting the Mood
        2.2 Retail: Enhancing Merchandise & Customer Flow
        2.3 Offices & Workspaces: Boosting Productivity
        2.4 Warehouses & Industrial: Safety and Precision

    4. Why CRI Matters in Commercial Environments

    5. The Philips TrueForce LED Range: The Smarter Replacement for Discharge Lamps

    6. Final Word: Why It Pays to Get Colour Temperature and CRI Right

    7. Speak to a Commercial Lighting Specialist

    LED Colour Temperature and Colour Rendering Index (CRI) Explained

    Lighting plays a critical role in shaping how a commercial space is perceived and used. Whether you're managing a hotel, upgrading a retail unit, or running a production facility, understanding colour temperature and CRI (Colour Rendering Index) will help you select lighting solutions that boost performance, wellbeing, safety, and visual appeal.

    As a Signify Gold Partner and specialist commercial lighting

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  9. Mood Lighting Lighting Controls

    Guide to dimming led

    Andrew Mutepfa - February 28, 2021

    Choosing the right LED lighting can make a huge difference in the appearance of a room. With dimmable lights, you can find the perfect brightness and colour temperature for the mood you want. dimmable, so choosing the right light source is the first step. All LED light bulbs must be clearly marked on the manufacturer's website as well as on the product packaging. If you're not sure where to start with dimmable LED lighting, the guide below will help you. give some answers.

    If you are not sure where to start with dimmable LED lighting, the following guide will provide some answers.If you need more help, contact our friendly experts today.

    • Choosing the right dimmer switch

      There are two types of dimmer switches: leading-edge and trailing-edge dimmers. Some retrofit LED light bulbs and fittings have drivers that allow them to work with either type of dimmer switch. For up to date LED we recommend using a trailing-edge dimmer.

      Because modern dimmers require a higher minimum load (higher output).

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