Guidance and advice

If you want to dim your light, please note that halogen bulbs are currently the only bulbs guaranteed to dim with the use of the dimmers found on the market today.

Halogen:

>Therefore, Halogen is the obvious choice if you want to be able to dim your lights. It’s always nice to be able to dim the light to create the right mood in the evening. Besides dimming, you’re also saving energy. But note that the energy you’re saving is not moving along the dimming. So, if you dim you bulb to half the brightness, you won’t save 50% but less.

LED:

Not all LEDs are dimmable. If they are, this information will always be stated on the outside of the box. Also, be aware that not all LEDs will work with a light control dimmer that has previously worked with halogen and incandescent bulbs. That means that in some cases, your light control dimmer will need to be adjusted to fit the low energy voltage and the specific electronics in LED.

We carry a selection of dimmable LED bulbs. Especially Philips creates high quality LEDs that can be dimmed. Phillips has made it easy to adjust the brightness, and their LEDs are therefore the ideal replacement for halogen and incandescent bulbs based on performance, compatibility, and light output. With dimmable LEDs from Philips, you can set the perfect mood.

We always recommend Philips LEDlustre, LED Corepro, LEDkerte and LED bulb. Find all of them right here.
 

Energy-saving bulbs:

Today it is possible to buy dimmable energy-saving bulbs, yet pay attention to the information given on the box of the specific bulb! There are two types of energy-saving bulbs:

Halogen Incandescent:

You will have no trouble dimming these. Halogen bulbs up to 230V can be dimmed as incandescent bulbs. No need for new dimmers here. However, be aware that this type of bulb uses much more power than the above - plus halogen bulb are being phased out due to an EU-directive.

As part of modern lifestyle, we spend longer and longer in our bathrooms. Therefore, it is adamant that one chooses the right lighting – the perfect lamps and the correct bulbs make all the difference!

The best solution for your bathroom is up for you to decide, yet some solutions are more recommendable than others. Ceiling lights will often be the best solution - preferably between 5-8 watt per square feet, if you want energy-saving bulbs, or 30-35 watt if you are using regular light bulbs. By following this recommendation, you will have a lux-level of 200-300, which is appropriate for bathrooms.

Most people also want lighting above the mirror. It is important to keep your own personal taste in mind, as some lamps give more directional light than others. However, we do recommend that you do not choose directional light near the mirror - and that you do not place the lamp too high. When choosing bathroom lighting, the most important aspect is to avoid shadows. Shadowless lighting is to be preferred, as this gives a better spatiality and thus heightens the bathroom experience.

The following section will give you an overview of the safety measures you need to adhere to when choosing bathroom lighting. Special safety requirements for bathroom lighting:

When buying lamps for your bathrooms, you need to know the special safety requirements for light fixtures in a wet room. When installing lamps in the bathroom, the distance between the lamps and the bath mixer is crucial. Make sure that the lamps you are considering for your bathroom are bathroom approved as compartment lighting. This is of the outmost importance, as not all lights can handle the high humidity in a bathroom.

The bathroom is divided into four zones, and these determine the requirements for light mounting. The zones go from zone 0 to zone 3; zone 0 is the wettest part of your bathroom and zone 3 the driest. Every zone has an IP-number connected to it that indicates the density of a lamp. The first digit of the IP-number indicates how strong the protection from dust is, and the second digit indicates the protection from water. The higher IP-number, the better protection.

Welcoming your guests with a beautifully lid pathway, sets the tone for the evening. It is important to remember proper outdoor lighting, as this will both guide you and your guests safely to your front door and add that all-important welcoming feel. We therefore strongly recommend that you spend some time choosing the right light for your specific needs. Take a look at your house and your garden – where should the lights go? They need to be placed so that you can navigate safely and with ease. If you have any questions AndLight.com are here to take your call at +45 44 44 62 44. Find your outdoor inspiration here.

Please bear in mind that your outdoor lights will be exposed to the elements. An outdoor light needs to be sturdy and weatherproof. It is therefore important that your choice of light has the appropriate IP-number. The IP-number indicates the density of a lamp. The first digit of the IP-number indicates how strong the protection from dust is, and the second digit indicates the protection from water. The higher IP-number, the better.

When it comes to outdoor lighting, there are three important rules:

It is important that cables from outdoor lighting are either mounted on the building or buried under ground. As outdoor lighting count as fixed installations, only trained professionals are allowed to install them. Remember that these rules also apply to mounting and replacing existing lights.