For years, fluorescent lighting has been a ubiquitous part of our daily lives, illuminating offices, homes, and commercial spaces.
But in September 2023, the UK said its goodbyes to fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). This change was brought about by the EU Eco-design Directive, a significant step towards a more sustainable future.
Karen Smith from Bright Spark Electrical Services – “Your Local Electrician” from the Tonbridge, Crowborough, Sevenoaks & Tunbridge Wells area of Kent, will explore the reasons behind this transition, its ripple effects, and the alternatives that are now illuminating our path ahead!
The EU Eco-design Directive is a beacon of environmental consciousness, designed to reduce energy consumption and minimize the environmental footprint of energy-related products. As part of this directive, fluorescent tubes and Compact Fluorescent (CFL’s) have been phased out in the UK, in line with the broader mission of promoting energy-efficient lighting solutions.
The Knock-On Effect: A Brighter, Greener Future
The cessation of fluorescent lighting sales has created a ripple effect across various sectors:
With fluorescent lighting out of the picture, Bright Spark Electrical Services customers have a range of alternatives for you to consider, each with its unique set of advantages and disadvantages:
However these have been phase out since September 2021
“If you can get them still – build up a collection for your light fittings particularly the Capsule Bulbs – Now” says Karen at Bright Spark.
Changing a halogen capsule bulb is very easy. In order to save on your energy costs, you can replace a halogen bulb directly with an LED bulb.
In addition, LED lights last on average around 25 times longer than a halogen bulb.
When they were first introduced, they were not “pretty” to look at, but as time & technology have moved on, the replacement Capsule LED bulbs are getting closer to mimic the style of the Halogen versions.
As we bid farewell to Fluorescent & Halogen lighting, we usher in a new era of illumination that is energy-efficient, environmentally conscious, and versatile.
The alternatives available not only brighten our spaces but also contribute to a cleaner, greener planet.
By embracing these new technologies, we are not just illuminating our lives; we are also lighting the way to a more sustainable and brilliant future for generations to come.
All electrical installations are to the Electrical Regulations BS7671, with Bright Spark being on the Electrical Safety Register, Part P compliant, and rest assured members of the NICEIC.
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We recently appointed Bright Spark Electrical Services for upgrading our home electrics. Initially their quotation submitted was very professional, every detail of work to be carried out was itemised. The work was completed very efficiently and very speedily. In fact a good tidy electrical job. I believe in giving credit where it is due I would recommend Bright Spark Electrical Services not only for the work completed in my home, but also for their impressive record, which can be easily checked.
The guys did a great job yesterday – and were very accommodating too (putting things back in cupboards that they had to remove.) I gave them regular coffee / tea (and my wife made them a couple of Apple buns too) – and last night I gave them each a bottle of VERY good wine as a small thank you. GW - Hildenborough
I’d like to say a huge thank you Karen, to you & your team for providing the excellent service you do. Always there when we have an issue or just routine work needs to be carried out. It’s so reassuring that we can rely on you at any time, even for advice. Always professional, knowledgeable & particularly personable Superb…
Very pleased with the excellent job from the Bright Spark team. Really informative and helpful advice from Karen and Richard the electrician was friendly, professional and a pleasure to deal with. Will use again. Thank you very much for a job well done.Update: just used Bright Spark again (Aug 25) and Joe did an excellent job and Karen's communication was excellent. Thank you very much.
Thank you very much, and please pass on my thanks to Philip who completed the job. I appreciate it was an awkward space for him to work on, but everything was done so well and so quickly - I am very happy with the outcome! Will be returning to you for more jobs soon I’m sure!
