UNDERSTANDING LIGHTING TERMS: A SIMPLE GUIDE FOR HOSPITALITY OWNERS

Lighting has its own language.
Terms like watts, lumens, kelvin and IP ratings can seem confusing, but understanding the basics makes choosing lighting much easier.

BROWSE LIGHT BULBS

WATT (W)
A watt measures energy consumption. It does not tell you how bright the bulb is.

LUMEN (lm)
A lumen measures brightness. Higher lumens mean more light output.

KELVIN (K)
Kelvin describes the colour of the light.

WARM WHITE

Creates a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere.

Ideal for:
Guest rooms
Restaurants
Lounges

COOL WHITE

A cleaner, white light than Warm White.

Ideal for:
Bathrooms
Offices
Work areas

DAYLIGHT

A crisp white light.

Ideal for:
Libraries and studies
Back of House
Kitchen Prep Areas

IP RATING & LED'S

Important for outdoor and bathroom environments.
The IP rating tells you how protected a fitting is against water and dust.

LED technology offers:
- lower energy consumption
- longer lifespan
- reduced maintenance

This makes it particularly suited to hospitality environments where lights operate for long periods.

* We offer a minimum of one year to two year warranty on LED Globes.

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