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Panasonic to launch a 40w equivalent LED GLS lamp

Posted on April 19, 2012 by lampcompany

Panasonic are to launch a 40w equivalent clear LED GLS lamp in July 2012 as they look to make a further impression on the European LED market and ‘energy saving in Europe’. The LED bulb will have the equivalent brightness … Continue reading →

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Who says halogens are inefficient? – Letter to Lighting Magazine April 2012

Posted on April 3, 2012 by lampcompany

I recently received an email stating the EU is getting rid of ‘low voltage’ halogen lamps in 2013, as they are classed as ‘inefficient’. Now they are talking about making the current halogens perform better and ditching the inferior ones. … Continue reading →

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A blog from the MD about alleged “Retrofit” LED lamps & products

Posted on March 23, 2012 by lampcompany

Dear Consumer, As the MD of The Lamp Company Ltd I follow the industry press in all formats. Tweeting, Facebook, Blogs online and the good old fashioned Magazine so when I saw an advert stating “retrofit 15 watt LED lamp … Continue reading →

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Why the EU are wrong to ban low voltage halogen lamps

Posted on February 22, 2012 by lampcompany

News in from the EU and here is my gist of why it’s stupid! So I’m away for half term and I get an email stating the EU are getting rid of “low voltage” halogen lamps in 2013 as they … Continue reading →

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Low voltage halogen lamps to be banned from 2013

Posted on February 17, 2012 by lampcompany

Draft legislation drawn up by the European Commission looks set to ban low voltage halogen lamps from next year. Under Ecodesign legislation, which has already introduced the phase-out of incandescents, ‘poor performing’ lamps including 12v MR16s will be phased out … Continue reading →

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