Controls & dimming
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Lighting Catalogue Edition 6.0
RICOMAN have announced the release of their latest general lighting catalogue, edition 6.0. The publication is showcasing all the LED lighting product lines available in the UK market, consisting of 10 different product categories. These include interior and exterior lighting for commercial, industrial, residential, retail, education, healthcare, and decorative applications. The brochure introduces Flow, a new architectural lighting…
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10 Simple Energy Saving Tips
Energy bills are constantly rising, so you need to be smart Lower your home’s carbon footprint and save money on your monthly bills, by simply following those tips. It is easier than you might have imagined! 1. Do full laundry loads and wash on lower temperatures Half-load consume a lot of energy, so a full…
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2021 European Product Design Awards
We are pleased to announce that the Kontor free standing task light has received an Honourable Mention in the 2021 European Product Design Awards within the lighting category. All luminaire submissions were evaluated by an expert jury. The jury committee was comprised of independent designers, clients, design educators and editors who are devoted to brilliance in design. The…
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Core Downlight Launch
Fire Rated i-joist downlight After months of research and development, Ricoman is proud to introduce a cost effective and highly reliable new downlight, named after one of our most popular “Over-The-Counter” ranges, which is “Core”. Core Plus and Core UGR 600×600 panel lights are one of our most sucessful product lines, extensively used in commercial…
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LED Energy Saving Studies
How much energy will I save? Using the correct lights can save high amounts of energy, this is why lighting is included in the government list of energy-efficient plant and machinery. The question of energy efficiency when comparing lighting systems is at face value is a simple one: How much energy will I save? The answer…
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Light and Sleep
It is becoming well known that the blue light emitted by electronic devices such as tablets and smartphones can have a detrimental effect on our sleep however many don’t consider the effect the colour of the room lighting is also having on our sleep. Light affects our mood, energy and daily life in ways many…
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Efixx Reviewed Estrella Pro Linear
eFIXX was founded to help electricians, electrical contractors, building services engineers and electrical apprentices. They produce videos that discover new products, explore new applications and find answers to people’s technical questions. Professionals either on the tools for years or just starting their electrical journey are advised to subscribe on their YouTube channel, to stay up…
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Dimming LED’s
“I assumed my dimmer would work with your downlight” how many times have we heard that! If you don’t feel quite familiar with the dimming types, this quick guide will definitely help you. Six are the dimming types that are compatible with LEDs: 1) Mains 2) Push 3) 0-10V 4) DSI …
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What is linear lighting?
Linear lighting is defined as a linear shape luminaire (opposed to square or round). These luminaires long optics to distribute the light over a more narrow area than with traditional lighting. Usually, these luminaires are long in length and are installed as either suspended from a ceiling, surface mounted to a wall or ceiling or recessed…
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Green-thinking grid ceiling lighting
energy saving cost effective sustainable less plastic recyclable