Darren Gilbert

Choosing an Extractor Fan

There is no room in the average household where it is more important to install an extractor fan than the bathroom. Preventing condensation build up, damp, mould and odour, a simple 4 inch model will help to keep your bathroom beautiful! The choice of bat... Read >

DIY Electrics - Are you Breaking the Law?

Part P - The Legislation According to government statistics every year in Britain ten people die and over seven hundred and fifty are injured through faulty electrical installations in the home. In order to address this the UK building regulations have... Read >

Halogen Lighting - A Guide for the Domestic Buyer

Halogen Lighting - A Glossary of Terms The Halogen Cycle The process by which Halogen lamps actually work! Occurring when the filament of a Halogen lamp has reached operating temperature, Halogen atoms within the bulb envelope attach themselves to th... Read >

Halogen Lighting - New Developments

Halogen Lighting - New Developments Halogen lamps have now been around for a number of years. First invented in the late 1950s their increased popularity and widespread usage in multiple applications has seen production costs, and consequently prices, ... Read >

Halogen Lighting – The Technology Behind It

Halogen Lighting ? The Technology Behind It Tungsten Halogen lamps were invented in 1958 by the engineers of General Electric. Producing a very strong, white light they are now used in many applications from automotive to retail display lighting. To un... Read >

Halogen Lighting – Introduction

Halogen Lighting ? Introduction The following article is designed to give an overview of Halogen lighting, and is not, therefor overtly technical. My article 'Halogen Lighting ? The Technology Behind It' explains how it actually works. Tungsten Halo... Read >