why is LED lighting better than conventional lighting?

LED lights are up to 80% more efficient than traditional lighting such as fluorescent and incandescent lights.
95% of the energy in LEDs is converted into light and only 5% is wasted as heat. ...
Less energy consuption use reduces the demand from power plants and decreases greenhouse gas emissions
 

electrical safety: DANGERS of potential fires !!!

According to UK Government Fire Statistics, most electrical fires start in the bedroom, with the highest number of fatalities occurring when fires start from within living rooms.
Electrical fires happen because of problems in house wiring or appliance failures, but many occur due to mistakes that homeowners make like overloading electrical sockets or extension leads.

Light Fixtures & Fittings
Lamps, light bulbs, and light fixtures and fittings are common reason for electrical fires.
Installing a bulb with a wattage too high for the lamps and light fixtures is a leading cause of electrical fires.
Check the maximum recommended bulb wattage on any lighting fixture or lamp and never exceed this amount.
Putting materials like cloth over a lampshade is also a cause, the material heats up and ignites, causing fire.

Faulty Sockets / Appliances
Most electrical fires are caused by faulty electrical plug sockets and dated appliances that have been around for a while.
Don’t use an appliance with a worn cord which could send heat onto combustible surfaces like floors, curtains, and rugs that can start a fire.

Extension Leads
Appliances should be plugged directly into outlet and not plugged into an extension lead for any length of time. Only use extension cords as a temporary measure. If you do not have the appropriate type of plug sockets for your appliances, get an electrician in to your home to install new ones - a much safer alternative.

Outdated Wiring Systems
If a home is over 20 years old, it may not have the wiring capacity to handle the increased amounts of electrical appliances in today’s average UK home, such as computers,  televisions, games consoles, kitchen gadgets etc.
Breakers should be triggered when circuits get overloaded by too much electricity, but outdated breaker boxes often have worn connectors that do not work, causing the system to overload and start an electrical fire.

Those were the top most common causes of electrical fires in UK homes. If you can run through this list and be happy that every one has been considered or actioned, then you’ve given your home the best chance against fire. Accidents happen but usually an accident is penned down to wiring neglect or appliance failure that’s too near combustible material.

We will be able to help and potentially conduct a home fire risk assessment. For more information don't hesitate to contact us.