Lighting-Buyers'-Guide

Lighting Buyers’ Guide

In this guide, we provide a brief overview of some of the key factors to consider for different buildings. Plus recommended products available to suit different applications and requirements.

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Different types of buildings have varied requirements when it comes to lighting. It is important to consider how the space will be used, the physical conditions of the environment and the needs of the occupants.

Contents Hospitality Residential

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Offices

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Retail

Industrial

Exterior Lighting & Car Parks

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Hospitality What to consider when choosing lighting for hospitality applications.

For locations such as hotels, restaurants and hospitality venues, lighting plays an important role in creating an ambient and welcoming environment. That is why it is essential that the right products are selected to ensure a desirable and pleasing setting for guests.

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Colour temperature The colour temperature of the light can a ect the mood and look of the space. Warmer light that has a more yellow tone may be used in areas such as restaurants and bars to create a relaxing setting. In contrast, cooler light that is towards the white or blue end of the spectrum may be used in hotel room bathrooms to create a fresh, energising feeling. Colour temperature is measured in degrees Kelvin (K). The warmer the light, the lower the number will be. For example, candlelight has a colour temperature of around 2000K while daylight is around 6500K.

Colour Temperature (Kelvin) Light Apperance Ambience

2000K - 3000K

3100K - 4500K

4600K - 6500K

Warm White

Natural White

White (Daylight)

Cozy, calm, inviting, intimate

Bright, vibrant

Crisp, invigorating

Complementary styling The choice of light fittings also depends on the style and aesthetics of the interior. For hotels, restaurants and bars o ering a taste of traditional luxury, there are vintage luminaires that replicate the classic styles with the benefit of modern performance. There is also a wide range of products for projects where a more contemporary look is required.

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Mayfair Ceiling Light Pendant A beautiful Victorian style

globe pendant ceiling light that features fine metalwork in an antique brass finish. With three lamp holders within the clear glass globe, it provides plenty of light and makes an excellent feature to enhance any room.

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Roxy 3 Ceiling Light Pendant For a more contemporary look there is the Altro Roxy that features three lamp holders staggered at different heights. It has simple, clean lines with just a hint of art deco styling and is available in antique brass and brushed steel finishes.

Search product codes on our website: Antique Brass - 856146 Brushed Steel - 564270

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Louis Indoor Wall Light with Opal Shade This contemporary wall light o ers an understated design that blends with a range of interior styles, and with an IP44 rating that is ideal for use in a bathroom. It is available in black and chrome finishes with an opal shade for softly di used illumination.

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Residential What to consider when choosing residential lighting. When selecting lighting products for residential projects, the choice will often be guided by the style preferences of the homeowner. However, offering advice and recommendations can help ensure they choose the options that are right for their property.

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The right light for the right space Each area of a home will have different lighting requirements based on when and how it is used. Choosing lighting with the right colour temperature not only helps create a particular atmosphere, but can help support health and wellbeing. For instance, lights that replicate the phases of natural daylight can help support natural sleep cycles due to our biological programming. Bluer lamps with a higher Kelvin (K) imitate morning light and can help people feel more alert – ideal for use in kitchens. Meanwhile, warmer tones that replicate sunset will signal it is time to sleep and is therefore ideal for lighting in bedrooms. Choosing the right style There is a vast choice of lighting solutions available for residential properties, to suit a wide range of interior schemes. Vintage and retro options for instance are ideal for homes that take design cues from the past, while more contemporary designs are there for customers looking for something new.

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Ohio Ceiling Light Pendant

This compact retro styled pendant light is available in black, silver and antique gold finishes. Providing a focused light pattern with the option to dim, these striking pendants are particularly suited for installation above dining room tables or breakfast bars.

Black

Silver

Brass

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Madison Ceiling Light Pendant A contemporary, minimalist cylindrical

pendant that combines an impressively large polycotton shade with glass base plate, and with three lamp holders it achieves an excellent light output. There is also a semi flush option,

ideal for rooms with lower ceilings. For a complementary wall light option there is the Altro Ra‘es Indoor Wall Light that is also available with a reading light, ideal for bedsides.

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Black Chrome code: 935544

Matt White code: 564273

Chrome code: 436836

Satin Black code: 361866

Satin Nickel code: 327399

Antique Copper code: 275107

Como Adjustable Downlight

This versatile downlight is available in seven finishes - antique copper, black chrome, chrome, matt white, satin black, satin brass and satin nickel. With a height of just 30mm it is a low-profile option with a tiltable lamp, allowing the light to be directed where it is needed. The Spa Como is also fire-rated and suitable for humid environments such as bathrooms and kitchens.

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Offices What to consider for office lighting. With people spending around a third of their time at work, getting the lighting right in office settings is essential. As such, the focus should be on creating a comfortable environment for employees that is also suitable for how the space will be used.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) defines lighting for workspaces as general, localised and local. General lighting provides uniform illumination over the entire work area, whilst localised lighting should be installed to provide different levels of illumination for different task areas. Local lighting is used when high levels of light are needed for a small work area, or to aid different tasks

from a workstation, or to provide supplementary lighting where general lighting is not possible.

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Quality of light Excessive light can cause glare and reflected light, which can be distracting for occupants and impair vision. Similarly, poor lighting in an office will not only impact productivity but may also affect employee health, causing symptoms such as eyestrain, migraines, and headaches. Lighting has also been identified as a cause of Sick Building Syndrome where occupants may experience headaches, lethargy, dizziness, nausea, irritability and poor concentration. Ensuring the appropriate levels of light are created and that the light is distributed evenly within the space are essential factors. Products with a colour temperature of around 4000 to 5000 Kelvin are commonly used for workplaces to provide crisp, clean illumination. Controlling glare One of the most important considerations is reducing glare, especially where employees are using screens for extend periods of time. For this reason, it is always advisable to select luminaires that produce diffused light for these environments instead of direct light sources.

Energy efficiency and lifespan For offices, energy usage can be a significant part of the business’s overhead costs. Replacement of fixtures and fittings can also represent a financial burden. Therefore, using LED energy efficient products with a long lifespan can be a valuable investment.

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LED Lightspan+ Battens These LED battens, available in 4, 5 and 6 foot lengths, provide a reliable and energy efficient alternative to traditional fluorescent battens and have a lifespan of 50,000 hours. Importantly, these battens also allow the colour temperature to be selected based on the requirements of the space with warm white (3000K), cool white (4000K) and cool daylight (6300K) settings. There are also solutions available for Microwave sensor and emergency battens.

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E-Sprite LED Fixed Downlight

These commercial downlights provide a wide 100° beam angle for excellent light distribution and three colour temperature options – warm white (3000K), cool white (4000K) and daylight (6000K), which can be selected on the fitting.

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Skytile LED Panel Lights These LED light panels are an excellent solution to creating diffused, well distributed light in areas with suspended ceilings. At

600 x 600mm, these panels are designed to fit easily into ceiling gridwork. The JCC Skytile range includes panels of different colour temperatures from warm white (3000K) to daylight (5000K), and are low glare with the UGR <19 (Unified Glare Rating) certification as standard.

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Retail What to consider for retail lighting. In retail environments, good lighting is essential to attract customers into the store and display the merchandise in the best possible way. Careful consideration is needed to light multiple spaces and retail zones across the premises. For example, the entire store will need illuminating, as well as windows displays, promotional stands, countertops and payment points. As such, it is necessary to consider the specific ambient lighting and colour rendering options that both highlight the products being showcased, as well as comply with the latest regulations and create a pleasing shopping environment that attracts customers.

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Colour Rendering Index For retail it is important for lighting to have a high Colour Rendering Index (CRI). This is the measure of the degree to which the light shows the true colour of an object as it would appear in natural daylight. The closer to 100 the number is, the truer the rendering of the colour will be. Flexibility With in-store displays changing regularly, it is important to be able to adjust the lighting to illuminate the displays correctly and so fixed lighting alone is not usually ideal.

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Lustro and Ribalta track lighting Spotlights on a track offer a simple to install lighting system that can be easily scaled and adapted to the size and layout of the store. This approach also provides the flexibility to adjust the angle of illumination to focus it where it is needed. The Forum Culina Lustro offers a sleek, minimalist, modern design while the Forum Culina Ribalta, available in black and white, is ideal where a more industrial look is desired.

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High CRI lamps To ensure high quality illumination and accurate colour rendering, it is essential to pair spotlights with lamps that are optimal for their setting. For example, the Philips Master LEDspot ExpertColor range of LED lamps have a CRI of 97 for very accurate colour. The lamps are available in 2700K, 3000K and 4000K colour temperatures and have a lifespan of approximately 40,000 hours.

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Compact Tough Linear 150W High Bay Light For larger retail spaces such as supermarkets and warehouse type environments, high bay lights may be more suitable. However, it is just as important here to ensure high-quality illumination. The Integral

LED Linear High Bay range, which can be suspended, ceiling- or wall-mounted, delivers an impressive light output with a cool white 4000K colour temperature and a CRI of 80 or above. For example, the 150W unit produces 19,500 lumens output – 130 lumens per watt.

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Industrial What to consider for industrial lighting. For industrial premises, including factories and warehouses, lighting is essential for ensuring a safe and comfortable working environment, however these spaces have particular requirements.

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High-quality light Industrial environments can be dangerous if not illuminated correctly. The lighting levels must be sufficient to ensure clear visibility and to allow tasks can be carried out without risk. However, lighting that is excessively bright can cause glare and discomfort. Physical conditions Products used in industrial settings must be capable of withstanding the rigours of the environment. It is important to look at IK ratings for impact resistance and IP ratings for dust and water resistance.

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Compact Tough Linear 200W High Bay Light Where large spaces need to be lit efficiently, choosing product with a high lumens per watt output is recommended. This Integral Linear LED high bay light delivers 130 lumens per watt (26,000 lumens total output) and has a 120° beam angle for superior light distribution. It is IP65 rated, meaning it has complete protection from dust ingress and can withstand low

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pressure jets of water. It is also IK10 rated for impact resistance, the highest achievable IK grade. There are a range of sizes available to meet the needs of varying requirements and applications.

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Axel 150W LED High Bay Light Where areas are not in continuous use, it may be worth considering

lighting with motion detection capabilities, such as this circular

Knightsbridge LED High Bay Light. The built-in microwave sensor allows the lights to switch off when not required, and return to full illumination automatically when a person enters the area – helping to reduce energy usage. The high bay light delivers 145 lumens per watt of illumination and has the option to select the colour temperature, with 3000K, 4000K and 5000K settings available.

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80W LED Low Bay Light Low bay lights provide a solution to the challenges of producing adequate illumination where ceiling heights are lower. The Eterna 80W LED Low Bay delivers 8150 lumens of cool white (4000K) illumination with a 120° beam angle, whilst its frosted polycarbonate diffuser ensures reduced glare without impacting the level of light produced.

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Exterior Lighting & Car Parks What to consider for exterior lighting. Lighting of exterior areas, including covered car parks is just as important as interior lighting but has several specific considerations.

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Weatherproofing Light fittings installed in these areas will be, to some degree, exposed to all weather conditions. At ElectricalDirect, we have a range of solutions available - including IP44 which is splash proof, to IP65 which is partially weatherproof and can withstand heavy rain. Damage resistance Being located outside makes exterior lighting more vulnerable to damage – be that intentional, accidental or as a result of contact with flying debris in high winds.

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Ledinaire 200W Wide Beam LED Floodlight This LED floodlight is ideal for use outdoors as it is IP65 rated for weather resistance and can operate in a wide range of ambient temperatures from -25 °C to +40 °C. It delivers 21,000 lumens (105 lumens per watt), has a 100° beam angle for good light distribution and a lifespan of 50,000 lifetime hours. U-lite LED Weatherproof Batten There are also fully weatherproof LED battens such as the versatile Ovia U-lite Weatherproof Batten range. Available in a variety of lengths, these light fittings are IP65 rated for weather and IK08 rated for impact resistance, making them ideal for wet areas such as underground carparks and outdoor storage areas. There are also products in the

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range that include microwave sensors for motion detection as well as maintained emergency packs where there is a requirement for emergency lighting.

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Post lights are an excellent option for illuminating pathways to help ensure safety. The Forum Zinc Pollux Post Light, which is manufactured from die-cast aluminium, is available in three heights – 300, 550 and 800mm – and both black and stainless steel finishes. Pollux LED 360° Post Light

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Stainless Steel code: 932492

Black code: 142215

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