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Holidays are Coming!

Christmas is just 6 weeks away and that can mean only one thing, Parties. You can use Electrics and Lighting to get all your essentials, from coloured light bulbs to snow machines we have them all.

Party Lights:
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Coloured Bulbs:
http://www.electricsandlighting.co.uk/products/light-bulbs/prolite-15w-e...

Snow Machine:
http://www.electricsandlighting.co.uk/products/second-fix-junction-boxs/...

Wago Connectors - How It Works

Installing a Wagobox can take as little as 25% of the time it takes to install a BS6220 style junction box. All the cables can be stripped back to an installer friendly 60mm before fitting the terminal blocks. The Wagobox uses Wago 222 & 773 Series terminal blocks which are are quick to fit, but as these are also fitted outside of the box there is none of the time consuming fiddling about trying to get the cables cut to size and into position inside a small space. Once the cables have been connected, the terminal blocks can be simply slid into position before securing the cables. The cable gripper is very quick and easy to configure, no screws or fiddly clamp bars in this box! Each gripper slot has it's own black plastic pressure spring that can be installed into one of two slots or simply removed. Use a pair of cutters or narrow nosed pliers to position the gripper spring and then push the cables into position. The cables will be clamped and secure in a matter of seconds.

From the position of the gripper to the choice of the terminal blocks the Wagobox can be configured to suit the job. Connecting LV lighting transformers, distributing power to multiple loads or simply extending an oven circuit are all possible with the Wagobox. The integrated cable gripper can secure flex and 6242Y and 6243Y cables from 1.0mm² to 6.0mm² in seconds. The snap shut lid locks into place and closes the gripper slots preventing any cables from working free. The Wago 222 and 773 Series terminal blocks are completely unlike screw terminals. They are not susceptible to loosening due to temperature cycling, vibration or conductor settling over time. The materials used in the Wago terminal blocks are inherently corrosion resistant and exert a specific pressure onto the conductors that prevents damage to the conductors but still gives a gas tight termination every time.

View the range here:
http://www.electricsandlighting.co.uk/product-category/wago-cable-connec...

Elstead Lighting - New products for 2014-15 now online

Elstead Lighting have released there new range of fittings for 2014-15. Elstead specialises in decorative residential lighting that take classical influences in their design and style. Elstead are proud to still use traditional handcrafts in the production of their lights as well as embrace the modern technology available with CNC machines. A large number of the Elstead interior collection is manufactured in Alton using traditional welding and patination skills to create distinctive products. In 2012 Elstead introduced four North American lighting brands into the 240v market. Elstead has signed partnership deals with Feiss, Hinkley, Quoizel and Flambeau to modify a selection from each of their portfolios, so their products are suitable for the 240v electric supply. This selection will grow each year to offer more from these great USA designed products. The modern Elstead Lighting specialises in the design and manufacture of products that blend quality and style, whether they are classic or contemporary in appearance. Based in the heart of the Hampshire countryside in Alton, England, Elstead uses modern methods and machinery alongside the original hand crafted skills handed down over the years. Elstead Lighting products can now be found worldwide, from homes to hotels, restaurants to parks, bringing style and quality wherever they can be seen.

View the entire Elstead range below:
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Coming Soon - New squirrel cage LED replacement lamps

Our own 4 watt squirrel cage LED lamp is coming soon. This new step in LED technology uses an internal heat sink so the bulb does not differ in look from the vintage style bulbs which are so popular at the moment. It uses a new colour temperature 2200k so it is super warm white just like the filament squirrel cage lamps. It is also dimmable, we recommend using a low load dimmer and adding between 6-12 lamps on the circuit. To further discuss successfully dimming these new LED lamps please contact us. These squirrel cage LED bulbs are due into the UK late October and we are accepting pre orders now.