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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:-
We only supply the leading brands.
How to identify your lamps
Lamps come in a wide range of shapes and sizes.
The first thing you need to do is identify which type of lamp you
have and shown here are some images of the most common types of
lamps used.
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GLS Lamps
The most popular standard lamp, available in 3 different
ranges. Standard, triple life & super service. |
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Candle Lamps
Available in 8 different ranges. These lamps come in 2
sizes 35mm or 45mm, measurements are taken from the widest
part of the lamp. |
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Round Lamps
Available in 2 ranges, standard & super service. Also
come in 2 sizes, 45mm & 95mm, measurements are taken from
the widest part of the lamp. |
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Refector Lamps
These lamps come in 5 different sizes, 39mm, 50mm, 63mm,
80mm & 95mm. These measurements are taken from the widest
part of the lamp & show the diameter of the lamp. Available
in 3 ranges, standard, triple life & super service. |
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Par 38 Lamps
Pressed Aluminium Reflector lamps available in 2 beam
angles, spot or flood. |
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Striplights
Choice of 2 sizes, 221mm or 284mm & these measurements
give the overall length of the lamp. Available in 2 ranges,
standard & super service. |
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Pygmy Lamps
Available in a range of different caps. |
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Dichroic Lamps
These lamps come in 2 sizes, 35mm & 50mm. These measurement
give the diameter of the lamp. Available in 3 ranges,
standard, ultra life & reflekto. |
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Hi-spot Lamps
Also known as PAR lamps, these come in screw cap only
& available 5 different sizes. 50mm, 63mm, 80mm, 95mm
& 120mm. These measurements give the diameter of each
lamp. |
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Capsule Lamps
These lamps come in 12 volt & 6 volt versions. |
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Double Ended Halogen
Available in 2 sizes, 78mm & 118mm. These measurements
give the overall length of the lamps. |
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Fluorescent Tubes
Available in 3 different sizes, 16mm(T5), 25mm(T8) & 38mm(T12).
These measurements give the diameter of the tube & they
also come in a variety of lengths & colours. The same
wattage must be replaced at all times. |
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Compact Fluorescent
Low energy lighting available in 9 different ranges &
a variety of colours. The same wattage must be replaced
at all times. |
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Energy Saving Lamps
These lamps are used in any energy saving application,
domestic & commercial, retrofit for any standard cap. |
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2D Lamps
Low energy lighting available in 2 pin & 4 pin versions
& a choice of 2 colours. When replacing these lamps you
must use the same wattage & pin configuration. |
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Halogen GU10 Par Lamps
These lamps are also known as Hi-spot ES50 or Hi-spot
ES63. They come in 2 sizes, 50mm & 63mm diameter, with
a choice of flood or wide flood beam angles. |
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Metal Halide Lamps
Available in single ended or double ended versions, with
a choice of standard or ceramic bases. |
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Identifying lamp caps
Lamps are available in a wide range of caps and the most common
are shown below.
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Screw Cap ES/E27
Standard screw cap measures 27mm across. |
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Small Screw Cap SES/E14
Small screw cap measures 14mm across. |
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Bayonet Cap BC/B22d
Standard bayonet cap measures 22mm across. |
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Small Bayonet Cap SBC/B15d
Small bayonet cap measures 15mm across. |
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Mini Edison Screw Cap MES/E10
Mini Edison screw cap measure 10mm across. |
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G4
G4 cap measures 4mm across & are found on capsule lamps. |
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GY6.35
GY6.35 cap measures 6mm across & are found on capsule
lamps. |
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GU4
GU4 cap measures 4mm across & are found on 35mm dichroic
lamps. |
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GU5.3
GU5.3 cap measures 5.3mm across & are found on 50mm dichroic
lamps. |
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GU10
GU10 cap measure 10mm across & are found on Hi-spot
ES50 & ES63 lamps in the halogen par lamp range. |
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2G11
2G11 is a 4 pin lamp base found on compact L lamps. |
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G23
G23 is a 2 pin lamp base found on compact S lamps. |
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2G7
2G7 is a 4 pin lamp base found on compact SE lamps. |
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G24d
G24d is a 2 pin lamp base found on compact D lamps. |
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G24q
G24q is a 4 pin lamp base found on compact DE lamps. |
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GX24d
GX24d is a 2 pin lamp base found on compact T lamps. |
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GX24q
GX24q is a 4 pin lamp base found on compact TE lamps. |
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Lamp wattage
Lamps are available in a wide range of wattages, ranging from 1
watt all the way through to 10,000 watt lamps. Most lamps have wattages
written on the body of the lamp. For fluorescent it is advised you
replace lamps with identical wattages.
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Choosing the lamp finish and colour
Lamps also come in a variety of finishes and shades of colour.
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Pearl
Gives a soft, diffused light. |
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Clear
Gives a clear and bright light. |
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Opal
A coated finish on the bulb gives a softer diffused light |
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Frosted
A thicker coating to the opal bulb, giving an even more
diffused and softer light. |
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Coloured
Most of the lamps shown in this catalogue are available
in a range of colours. |
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Daylight
The finish on these lamps give a virtual daylight output
of colour. |
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Fluorescent Colours
Fluorescent Tube Colours - Standard
Standard fluorescent tubes are used in all general lighting applications.
All fluorescent colours are found written on the tube next to the
wattage.
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White
35 or 23 This produces a standard white light. |
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Warm White
29 or 30 This produces a welcoming & friendly white light. |
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Cool White
33 or 20 This produces a brighter white light. |
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Fluorescent Tube Colours - Triphosphor
Triphosphor tubes offer a more efficient alternative to standard
fluorescent tubes. They produce a better quality of light & give
a better colour rendering & also offering power savings.
All fluorescent colours are found written on the tube next to the
wattage.
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Extra Warm White
827 This produces a very warm shade of white. |
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Warm White
830 This produces a warm shade of white. |
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White
835 This produces a traditional standard white finish. |
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Cool White
840 This is the coolest of the colours which gives a clinical
finish. |
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Daylight
860 This produces a natural daylight effect. |
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Compact Fluorescent Colours
All fluorescent colours are found written on the lamp next to the
wattage
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Extra Warm White
827 This produces a very warm shade of white. |
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Warm White
830 This produces a warm shade of white. |
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White
835 This produces a traditional standard white finish. |
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Cool White
840 This is the coolest of the colours which gives a clinical
finish. |
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Identifying lamp information
Each lamp or tube will have their wattage, cap, size and colour
displayed on the side of them. This information will help us identify
the exact lamp or tube that you require. The pictures below are
a small range to show how to translate the information on your lamps.
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What are Beam Angles?
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The measurement of the width of the light beam. The angle is defined by the outer limits of the beam where the light intensity declines to 50% of the maximum.
Beam Angles
Spot (SP) = 10 degrees
Flood (FL) = 24 degrees
Wide Flood (WFL) = 38 degrees
Very Wide Flood (VWFL) = 60 degrees |
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