Integral LED - Knowledge Hub - Lighting Information

PRODUCT NEWS

Hydra Pro: The Ultimate Modular Batten

We're thrilled to announce our latest luminaire range with modular functionality, the Hydra Pro Batten. Designed to withstand even the harshest environments, whilst being flexible to every installation, the Hydra Pro brings together outstanding durability, flexibility and efficiency.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Built to Last: Understanding IK Ratings

When it comes to choosing durable lighting solutions, especially for outdoor or industrial use, you might come across the term "IK rating." This rating is a key indicator of how well a lighting fixture can withstand physical impact, making it crucial for environments where lights might be exposed to accidental knocks, weather elements, or even vandalism.

CASE STUDIES

Case Study: The Putt Hutt, Clarence Pier

The Project: The Putt Hutt at Clarence Pier, Southsea, embarked on a transformative project to enhance its mini golf experience through the installation of neon strip lighting.

PRODUCT NEWS

Introducing the Evofire Micro Bezel Edition

The Evofire has been synonymous with cutting-edge design and top-tier performance in fire-rated downlights since its launch in 2016. Its unique, patented, canless design offers easy installation, flexibility in lighting options and enhanced longevity, revolutionising how the lighting industry considers fire protection. Now, with the introduction of the Evofire Micro Bezel edition, this iconic range takes a bold step forward in aesthetics offering a lighting solution that is as discreet as it is functional.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

E27 Bulbs: Which Are Best For Your Outdoor Lights?

Getting your lighting right can make a massive difference to the way a space is perceived. You may want to make it bright and well-lit; perhaps warm and cosy, or even vibrant and colourful.Our range of outdoor lights offers a wide variety of final finishes and aesthetics suitable for any garden or exterior space. Dependent on which range you choose will affect which bulbs will suit the fitting best.

PRODUCT NEWS

Introducing the New Tough Shell Pro Bulkhead Range

We are thrilled to introduce the Tough Shell Pro range, a series of polo style bulkheads designed to revolutionise your lighting needs. Combining modular technology with user-friendly features, the Tough Shell Pro is engineered to deliver exceptional performance, durability, and versatility, making it an ideal choice for a variety of applications.

CASE STUDIES

Case Study: Towy Sports Bar, Carmarthen

Towy Sports Bar in Carmarthen recently underwent a comprehensive renovation to improve the usability and appeal of their venue. The refurbishment project included replacing the lighting scheme to improve energy efficiency in the establishment and enhance visibility at their pool and snooker tables.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

A Guide to Bathroom Lighting

Effective lighting is a crucial part of any bathroom design. Bathrooms of any size, especially in residential settings, are both very intimate and very task-oriented spaces creating a specific requirement for illumination which fosters comfort and relaxation as well as functionality.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Is It Safe to Cover Fire Rated Downlights?

Fire-rated downlights are a common feature in modern buildings, offering illumination whilst providing safety benefits. However, when it comes to their installation, questions often arise regarding the compatibility of insulation. Can these downlights be safely covered with insulation without compromising their fire rating?

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

180lm/W Efficacy: Introducing the Perform Pro Max High Bay

In industrial environments precision and efficiency are paramount and lighting plays a pivotal role in ensuring optimal productivity and safety. Our latest innovation, the Perform Pro Max Circular High Bay is designed to illuminate and elevate the most demanding industrial applications.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Protecting the Nighttime: What to Consider When Installing Exterior Lighting

Exterior lighting is a must in our modern world, but it is a double-edged sword. Offering improved safety, navigability and usability of spaces after dark, outdoor lights are a major factor in the ecological and aesthetic problem of light pollution often caused by excessive, badly shielded and misdirected light.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

A Deep Dive into DALI

DALI is a dedicated protocol for digital lighting control. At Integral LED, we have delved into the intricacies of DALI, providing a comprehensive look at its operation and notable features.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Microwave or PIR Sensors: Which to Choose?

Lighting control systems have evolved to integrate a range of advanced sensors, enhancing usability, practical benefit and overall efficiency. Motion detectors are a key feature in modern lighting design with the capability to detect human presence, enabling lights to activate as needed. These motion sensors form an integral part of smart homes, offices, warehouses and security systems the world over. The benefits are twofold; serving both to provide energy saving efficiencies through dimming and deactivation of lights when no motion is detected and as a robust security measure by switching on lighting.

CASE STUDIES

Case Study: Integral LED's Calverton Warehouse

The Project: A warehouse facility in Calverton, Nottingham which was purchased to expand the operations of Integral LED. The facility was in need of a full lighting refurbishment which would work to provide adequate light levels for the warehouse activities, whilst improving efficiency and longevity over the existing lighting.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Bright Ideas: Casambi's Smart Lighting Control

In the ever-evolving landscape of lighting control solutions, Casambi stands out as a wireless, intelligent and scalable platform that transforms the way we interact with light. At Integral LED we’ve delved deeper into some of the features and functionality to highlight how Casambi can create smarter, more seamless lighting control for homes, businesses, and beyond.

NOVEMBER - NEWS

Integral LED - 10 Years of Success

When Integral LED was founded 10 years ago many people both internally and externally were surprised by the apparent change in direction for Integral. People asked “Why the shift?”.

PRODUCT NEWS

Introducing the New Stainless Steel Outdoor Range

Our latest range of residential outdoor LED lights has recently been launched and has been well received for its functionality and striking modernist looks.

NOVEMBER - NEWS

Celebrating 10 Years of Integral LED

It is with great pride that we announce that Integral LED has reached a momentous milestone in the history of the company. In late Autumn 2023, we reached our 10th anniversary and we’d like to take this occasion to thank all our staff, our customers, and partners for being part of the company’s journey.

OCTOBER - NEWS

Integral LED Opens New Logistics Hub

Our new LED lighting warehouse is now fully operational.Having moved our logistics hub from Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, the new facility is based in Calverton, just outside of Nottingham. Situated in a more centralised UK location and holding more stock, the location enables greater consistency of supply for our customers.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GU10 Bulbs: Which Are Best For Your Outdoor Lights?

Getting your lighting right can make a massive difference to the way a space is perceived. You may want to make it bright and well-lit; perhaps warm and cosy, or even vibrant and colourful. Our latest range of outdoor lights has just been launched and we wanted to highlight the best bulbs for your Integral LED outdoor lights.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

A Guide to Lighting Control Systems

Everyone has encountered some type of lighting control, and many of us will use these controls multiple times a day without much thought. In their most basic form, these are the switches that adorn the walls of most houses and allow a simple on off function.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

What is an LED?

An LED is a semiconductor device that releases visible light when a current is passed through it. In the last decade, many have made the switch from traditional incandescent or CFL bulbs to LEDs due to their numerous advantages.

PRODUCT NEWS

Pushing Max Efficiency

At Integral, we are constantly seeking to improve the functionality and efficiency of our lamps and luminaires, so it is with great pleasure that we can announce the introduction of our Max Efficiency range.

JUNE 2023 - NEWS

Integral LED Listed on Relux

Integral LED are delighted to announce that our products are now back in the Relux brand portfolio.

MAY 2023 - NEWS

Integral LED Gains LIAQA Accreditation

Integral LED are proud to announce that we are now fully certified under the Lighting Industry Association’s Quality Assurance scheme.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Warm White or Cool White Lamps

Colour Temperature - With conventional lamps, choosing the “colour of light” emitted by a lamp was not a choice that was generally made. With some LED products, there is a choice of colours, choosing a colour will set the mood of your space.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

What are Lumens?

Think of lumens as a "new" way of knowing how bright a lamp is. Lumens = Light Output.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Why Choose LED Lamps and Lightbulbs?

Would you like to save money and improve the environment? Then choosing LED is a simple choice to make. LED lamps are easy to install into existing sockets and you can begin to enjoy significant savings immediately.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Dimmable and Non-Dimmable LED lamps

Many retrofit LED lamps are sold in two versions; dimmable and non-dimmable. You will need to choose the correct type for your lighting circuit.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

LED - What are the differences?

Even though Light Emitting Diode (LED) lamps have been around for some time, it is only recently that advances in technology have lowered the cost of LED and, with energy prices on the rise, LED lighting is now ideal for domestic and commercial use.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

What is an IP Rating (Ingress Protection)?

Whilst shopping for outdoor or bathroom lighting you may have seen the term ‘IP rating’ appearing. This code is a simple way to indicate how well-protected a lighting product is from external influence.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

What is UGR?

UGR is a calculation method that helps lighting designers create schemes to avoid the discomfort of misplaced light

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

What is Electrical Class?

In basic terms, the Electrical Class of a product indicates how the user of an electrical appliance is protected from electrical shock.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Fire Rated Downlights Compliance

Integral LED’s Fire Rated Downlights are built with high-quality steel/aluminium and glass materials, which are suitable for filling a cut-out without compromising the integrity of the ceiling/floor structure in the event of a domestic fire.

CASE STUDIES

Methodist College Belfast trusts Integral LED

Methody went through an overhaul of its lighting configuration and exclusively sourced Integral LED products to replace over 1550 fittings, improving its efficiency both financially and environmentally by 68%

SEPTEMBER 2021 - NEWS

Integral LED Sponsors a Women’s Squash Tournament

To celebrate Women’s Squash Week, Integral LED is proudly sponsoring a women’s squash tournament and pro match organised by Radlett Lawn Tennis & Squash Club in Hertfordshire. We are thrilled to see players of all levels performing under our LED lighting installation.

CASE STUDIES

The Best Squash Court Lighting Solution for Radlett Club

A successful and long lasting lighting solution was delivered to illuminate squash courts with our high-quality LED battens light. The installation was highly appreciated by players while adhering to the regulations and standard of England Squash.

TECH & REGULATION

New Lighting Regulations 2021

The changes to regulations will bring about a large shift in the lighting industry, and it's important that both businesses and consumers understand what it means for them.

PRODUCT NEWS

The most efficient panel on the market

Our new panel range is at the top of the game when it comes to efficacy - up to 175lm/w, generating large reductions on your energy bill and carbon emissions. With adjustable Wattage you can set the brightness to match your needs.

TECH & REGULATION

After Dec 31 2024, your LED product needs a UKCA mark for selling in the UK

Don’t want to do your compliance in-house? You can use third-party conformity assessment bodies like The British Standards Institute (BSI). They’ll test your product, you’ll pay them a license and you can apply their compliance mark to your products.

FEBRUARY 2021 - NEWS

Celebrating Hajni Kovacs on International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Integral LED’s Hajni Kovacs is at the forefront of inspection and testing in the lab. She plays a pivotal role in gathering performance data of Integral’s LED products, enabling the team to analyse and review this data against what they expect the products to do.

PRODUCT NEWS

Emergency Lighting

Now that many businesses have re-opened their shops and buildings after a long period of inactivity, it is time to keep on top of the vital emergency lighting maintenance re-charging the batteries for all types of emergency luminaires, whether an emergency bulkhead, an emergency exit sign or a simple fire exit sign.

FEBRUARY 2020 - NEWS

Lux Review awards 4 Stars to the Sunset Vintage Squirrel Cage from Integral LED

Ideal for restaurants and bars, the Integral LED Sunset Vintage ST64 Squirrel Cage creates a relaxing and retro ambience with its ultra-warm light (1800K), tinted amber glass and eye-catching vintage design.

OCTOBER 2019 - NEWS

LED Advanced Panel - 4 Stars from Lux Review

The Integral LED is an efficient, low glare and cost-effective panel with a 5-year warranty. An ideal energy saving solution for office and retail areas.

SEPTEMBER 2019 - NEWS

Integral LED's European Logistics Hub

Our new up and running centre will allow us to provide a high level of stock and delivery service and provide an easy pick-up point.

SEPTEMBER 2019 - NEWS

Electrical Industry Awards 2019 - Finalist Award

The UK designed high-quality EVOfire range has transformed the fire-rated downlight market with its aesthetic canless feature. The success has been built upon with the innovation of the EVOfire Recessed downlight that holds the lamp higher in the ceiling.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Moving from CFL to LED Downlights

When switching downlights from CFL to LED in commercial or retail areas; you will need to find appropriate replacements. Integral LED offer a highly effective solution with our new range of Recess Pro Downlights.

CASE STUDIES

UCL Architecture students choose Integral LED for Summer Showcase

The Bartlett School of Architecture at University College London is one of the most prestigious schools of architecture in the world. Each year their students showcase their innovative work to the in the Bartlett Summer Show, which attracts around 10,000 visitors from the general public and the architectural community.

JUNE 2019 - NEWS

Pathlux Inground Range Featured in A1 Lighting Magazine

Want to light an attractive path through your garden? The June issue of A1 Lighting Magazine features informative advice on path lighting as well as a detailed look at the new Pathlux Inground range.

PRODUCT NEWS

Light a path through your outdoor space with these new Bollard lights

The popular Integral LED Outdoor range has expanded to include a new set of stylish and robust bollard lights. These standing luminaires are an efficient and decorative way to illuminate an outdoor path or driveway and bring a designer look to the exteriors of any residential or commercial premises.

PRODUCT NEWS

This LED batten is Cool…until you switch it to Warm

With the flick of a switch, this batten lets you choose between a warm white light for dining and entertaining, or cool white task lighting perfect for cooking or working.

PRODUCT NEWS

Shine colourful light exactly where you need it with the Precision Pro RGBW Floodlight

Our popular Precision Pro range of industrial floodlights has expanded in the most colourful way possible.

PRODUCT NEWS

Compact Tough Wall Packs

The Compact Tough family has expanded with the introduction of our new range of rugged and stylish Wall Pack luminaires.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Integral LED UGR 19 Advanced Panel

The new Integral LED TPa UGR 19 Advance Panel helps installers to achieve a UGR of less than 19 by utilising skilfully engineered features that minimise light spill, making it easier to control glare in an office or classroom.

JANUARY 2019 - NEWS

4-star reviews for Integral LED products from Lux Review

As one of the most reputable sources of news and reviews for the UK lighting industry, Lux Review are known for their trustworthy, independent product reviews.

CASE STUDIES

Case Study: The Regency Club

Integral LED recently helped a very popular London-based Indian and Kenyan Bar & Grill achieve their aim of creating a warm and inviting ambience at a lower energy cost.

PRODUCT NEWS

Precision Pro Industrial Floodlight

When lighting outdoor sports centres, car parks in retail estates, or providing a wash of light to large exterior features in heritage or hospitality venues, you need a luminaire that is super-tough, highly-efficient and precise enough to minimise light-spill. The Precision Pro Floodlight meets all of these challenges head-on.

NOVEMBER 2018 - NEWS

Multi-Fit Downlight Voted Top 2018 Product

Professional Electrician & Installer Magazine, one of the leading sources of information and product reviews for electricians and tradespeople across the UK, has awarded the Multi-Fit Downlight with a coveted Top Product for 2018.

NOVEMBER 2018 - NEWS

Integral bulb declared one of the Test Lab ’50 Products of 2018’ by Which? Magazine

“One of the best we’ve tested.” That’s what Which? Magazine said about the Integral LED Dimmable Filament Omni-Lamp E27 8W 2700K 1055lm E27 in their 50 Test Lab Products of 2018 article.

PRODUCT NEWS

WarmTone range expands with new lamp additions

Our WarmTone GU10 Spotlights and Fire Rated Downlights have proven that LED can match the dimming performance of halogen and incandescent lights. To make sure just about any home or hospitality environment can benefit from the cosy ambience of WarmTone dimming; the range has now been expanded to include Classic GLS, Candle and Mini Globe lamps.

PRODUCT NEWS

Choose your ambience with new Fire Rated Downlights

Sometimes you don’t want the light in a room to stay the same. Maybe you would like a cosier atmosphere for a romantic dinner, or a cooler colour temperature to help you work. With the latest Fire Rated Downlights from Integral, you can match the light to your mood.

CASE STUDIES

Integral LED Strip contributes to Best Outdoor Lighting award at Singapore Garden Festival

The Singapore Garden Festival is a global celebration of stunning garden design where designers from around the world congregate to show their stunning outdoor spaces. This year, Integral LED were delighted to contribute towards UK Designer Kate Gould's ambitious entry in the Landscape and Fantasy Garden category.

PRODUCT NEWS

Rugged, bright and efficient - Introducing the Tough-Shell LED High Bay

The Tough Shell+ Circular High Bay is a rugged, attractive and highly efficient solution for lighting large indoor facilities such as warehouses, production facilities and indoor sports halls.

TECH & REGULATION

A new era for LED lighting: Halogen light bulbs to be banned in Europe

From the 1st of September, halogen light bulbs will be banned across Europe, with only remaining stocks allowed to be sold. It is estimated that a wholesale move from halogen to LED will prevent more than 15 million tonnes of carbon emissions per year.

AUGUST 2018 - NEWS

Integral LED at Energy 2018

To kick off the start of the Lighting Season, Integral LED will be exhibiting at Energy 2018, part of UK Construction Week - the UK’s largest built environment event.

PRODUCT NEWS

LED Colour Changing Strips with Controller

For those of us who just love colour, the new Touch Remote Controllers for RGBW LED Strip provide simple and intuitive control over four separate "zones".

CASE STUDIES

Case Study: WDHA Table Tennis Club

Integral LED recently helped the WDHA Table Tennis Club achieve the level of lighting necessary to host league level competitions without increasing their running costs or power usage.

PRODUCT NEWS

New models added to Evofire range with a focus on aesthetics

The Evofire range has expanded, with attractive new models that offer more aesthetic options.

JUNE 2018 - NEWS

Integral LED at The Facilities Show 2018

Integral LED are delighted to attend at the London Excel this year to show how our market-leading 152lm/W Back-lit LED Panel can provide huge energy savings to any facility.

CASE STUDIES

Case Study: Eco House

In one of our more inspiring case studies, one couple achieved their goal of "off-the-grid" living in their stunning self-built eco-house with more than a little help from Integral LED candle lamps and flexible strip.

CASE STUDIES

Case Study: Kverneland Farming Supplies

One of the UK's leading suppliers of farming machinery has recognised the following major benefits by switching their old tube lights to Integral LED battens:

APRIL 2018 - NEWS

Multi-Fit Downlights

One downlight that can fit cut-outs ranging from 65mm-205mm, or can be surface mounted. That’s the promise of the new Multi-Fit downlight – the most versatile downlight yet from Integral LED.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Lightbulb IP Ratings Explained

Have you found yourself confused by IP Ratings or Bathroom Zones? You are not alone.

PRODUCT NEWS

Plug & Play RGB LED Strip Kit

The new Integral Plug & Play RGB LED Strip Kit offers everything your customer needs to set up 5 metres of colour changing strip lighting in a convenient retail pack that will look great on store shelves.

FEBRUARY 2018 - NEWS

Follow Our Social Media Pages

We are always shedding light on our latest developments, new products and exciting competitions on social media, so be sure to follow us!

FEBRUARY 2018 - NEWS

Everything you wanted to know about outdoor lighting

In this month's Professional Electrician & Installer magazine, Integral LED are proud to support an informative feature on the topic of outdoor lighting. This includes useful information on choosing the best outdoor fittings, the importance of IP ratings and many useful tips on designing the ideal lighting setup.

PRODUCT NEWS

Big, bold and fun! Colour and motion combine in the Integral LED Digital RGB Strip

For those rooms that demand something special, Integral LED has released our new range of Digital LED Strip.

JANUARY 2018 - NEWS

Integral LED receive their 10th Which? BEST BUY accreditation…and their 11th!

Two Integral LED GLS Lamps have recently been granted the coveted honour of BEST BUY accreditations from consumer news and advice network Which? This brings our total number of Best Buys to eleven, more than any other LED lighting manufacturer.

JANUARY 2018 - NEWS

The Integral LED YouTube Channel

Whether you have a question about lighting or you want to look at some exciting new products, the Integral LED Youtube channel is a great place to start.

DECEMBER 2017 - NEWS

Lux Review awards 4 Stars to Integral’s market-leading back-lit panel

"If you want a really low energy panel with good light output, this should be at the top of your list."

PRODUCT NEWS

Add a designer look to the exterior of your home with the new Integral LED Outdoor range

These compact and contemporary luminaires are offered in a wide variety of styles, allowing homeowners to create and customise their ideal outdoor lighting setup.

NOVEMBER 2017 - NEWS

New Autumn/Winter Brochure from Integral LED

Whether you are looking for super-efficient panels for an office retrofit, easy-to-install Fire Rated downlights for your kitchen, spotless LED strips for seamless accent lighting, or tough but beautiful designer outdoor luminaires - you will find the ideal products in the new Integral LED product brochure.

PRODUCT NEWS

Spotless LED Strip

Integral's new Spotless Strip creates the effect of one seamless beam of light

PRODUCT NEWS

Flexible, attractive and powerful downlight

This new downlight pairs luxury light quality with a simple installation system and a wide choice of ‘twist and lock’ bezels to allow lighting designers and domestic customers alike to customise the ideal look for their ceilings.

OCTOBER 2017 - NEWS

A ‘Panel’ for discussion – Integral LED in A1 Lighting, October 2017

A bold claim, perhaps, but one that Andrew Gooding, Technical & Compliance Manager at Integral LED has made to the readers of A1 Lighting Magazine in their October issue.

PRODUCT NEWS

LED Flame Tip Filament Candle Lightbulbs

To bring an ornate touch of class to your home lighting, the new Integral LED Flame Tip and Twisted candle filament Omni Lamps look fantastic in chandelier style fittings and table lamps.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

LED WarmTone Dimmable Spotlight

If you want to bring a cozy atmosphere to your home or restaurant, the Integral LED WarmTone spotlight will match your mood at the twist of a dimmer switch.

PRODUCT NEWS

Dimmable G9 LED Bulbs

G9 fittings are often used in beautiful decorative fittings that act as a centrepiece to a living or dining room, where creating the right ambience is crucial. Until recently, customers looking for dimmable G9 capsule lamps had to opt for halogen, which was not only inefficient, but carried other safety and reliability concerns. This is why Integral LED have released their new Dimmable 3W G9 lamps.

SEPTEMBER 2017 - NEWS

Save the date – Integral LED at Lux Live 2017

As Europe’s biggest lighting event, Lux Live is an essential addition to the calendars of any lighting designer, facilities manager, architect, electrical wholesaler, retail buyer and anyone with any interest in cutting-edge lighting.

AUGUST 2017 - NEWS

Evofire announced as Electrical Industry Awards 2017 Finalist

Integral LED are delighted to announce that our innovative Evofire Fire Rated Downlight has been shortlisted for the Lighting Product of the Year (Lamps and Luminaires) at the 2017 Electrical Industry Awards.

PRODUCT NEWS

LED USB Table Lamp

Following the success of our best-selling LED Night Lights, our Product Development team have been hard at work engineering a new and unique domestic light with the kind of functionality that would make anyone happy to add it to their bedside or night-stand.

CASE STUDIES

High CRI 95 Spotlights help KERB Camden to bring out the Real Colour in their food

Integral LED recently helped the wonderful street food vendors at Kerb Food in London's world famous Camden Market to make the colour of their delicious wares as vibrant as possible to passing customers.

JULY 2017 - NEWS

Integral LED featured in A1 Lighting Magazine

Integral LED recently featured in A1 Lighting Magazine's Round Table with Lighting Experts feature.

PRODUCT NEWS

Tough Shell just got tougher!

Our popular Tough Shell range of Bulkhead ceiling and wall lights has expanded to include the new and improved Tough Shell+ models. These attractive and efficient luminaires are extremely rugged, with an IK10 polycarbonate body

JUNE 2017 - NEWS

4 Star review for Integral LED 2W G9 lamp

Today we are delighted that Lux Review have awarded us with a favourable 4 Star review!

JUNE 2017 - NEWS

New Spring/Summer brochure from Integral LED

If there’s one thing that doesn’t change at Integral, it’s the fast pace of change! To keep customers up to date with our constant stream of new and updated LED products, we have published a new brochure, detailing our entire range of products and packed full of informative case studies and articles.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Lamps for the Evofire Fire Rated Downlights - Our Recommendations

Here at Integral LED we have been delighted to see the response to our new Evofire Fire Rated Downlight. The ‘canless’ open design has been welcomed with open arms by wholesalers and consumers alike, who love both the aesthetics and the practicality of this UK designed product.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Fire Rated Lighting - Advice from a Professional

Everybody knows that Fire Rated lighting is important - but it's safe to say that far fewer people know why. Many myths and misunderstandings surround Fire Rating specifications and the products that adhere to them.

APRIL 2017 - NEWS

Evofire Fire Rated Downlight featured in A1 Lighting

Andrew Gooding, our resident Tech Guru and Compliance Manager, recently sat with A1 Lighting Magazine to discuss the challenges and benefits of re-thinking familiar designs for an LED age.

PRODUCT NEWS

Fire rated lighting has evolved – and never looked better

Integral LED will challenge the way you think about fire rated downlightsThe familiar fire rated downlight, a toolbox essential for electricians and lighting designers, has been re-engineered for the LED age, bringing a bevy of practical and aesthetic benefits.

PRODUCT NEWS

Dimmable Lamps - Sunset Range

Sunset, Integral LED’s popular range of Vintage Decorative filament lamps, has expanded to include dimmable models that can be dialled down to a gentle warm glow, creating a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere in any hospitality business or in your home.

PRODUCT NEWS

GX53 Lamps for Kitchen Lighting

Every light in your house should work with you to create a pleasing environment while cutting your energy costs. To this end Integral LED continue to release LED products that can retrofit common fittings that many of you will have in your house. Our latest addition to the family is a pair of GX53 lamps that will be ideal for lighting your kitchen units and display cabinets.

PRODUCT NEWS

Control a world of colour in your home or business

To give you precise control over the colour of your accent lighting, we have released two new remote control units to be paired with our RGB or RGBW LED strips.

MARCH 2017 - NEWS

Integral LED on Relux

Relux are world leaders in producing lighting planning software and lighting search engines. As such, they work with many major lighting companies to allow lighting designers and architects to visualise their lighting solutions.

FEBRUARY 2017 - NEWS

Two further Integral LED GLS lamps accredited Which? BEST BUY for 2017

Integral LED are delighted to announce that two of our GLS lamps have been granted BEST BUY status from Which? in the latest update to their Best Buy Lightbulbs listing.

CASE STUDIES

Integral LED helps one business to save £390,000 over 5 years

One of the biggest energy-efficiency success stories from Integral LED so far is the Convergys call-centre in Belfast. By switching their lighting setup to Integral LED, this leading provider of Customer Management solutions is able to make massive savings on their yearly energy cost while greatly improving the environment for 2,500 staff over two sites.

FEBRUARY 2017 - NEWS

LED Night Light - Available at Boots

If you’re looking to pick up the ideal solution for illuminating a room or corridor at night, you may be able to pick it up when you’re next shopping on your local High Street.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

IP Ratings for Fire Rated Downlights

Anybody could be forgiven for assuming that in order for a downlight to be fire-rated, it must also have a high Ingress-Protection rating. This is not the case. Some Fire Rated downlights on the market are rated as low as IP20, making them unsuitable for areas such as bathrooms. All Integral LED Fire Rated downlights are rated IP65.

PRODUCT NEWS

New LED batten from Integral can weather almost any environment

At Integral LED, we want to make sure that any business can switch on to the energy saving benefits of LED lighting. To do this, we realise the importance of releasing products that are built to last in a wide range of environments.

JANUARY 2017 - NEWS

LED GLS Filament Lamp Review

"Unlike many suppliers, I can’t remember ever having a poor lamp from Integral" - Very positive feedback from Lux Review journalist Alan Tulla, who in a recent review of LED light bulbs from top brands in the industry, rated our Filament style GLS lamp 4 stars – equal best out of 10 different lamps.

PRODUCT NEWS

Integral LED Launches Slimline Emergency Exit Sign

In addition to our recently launched range of emergency lighting products, Integral LED are bringing the efficiency and aesthetic benefits of LED to the humble but vital emergency exit sign.

JANUARY 2017 - NEWS

A new year and a comprehensive new brochure from Integral LED

The last year has been incredibly busy for Integral LED. We have launched many exciting new products and branched out into sectors such as industrial and emergency lighting.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Ensure your lighting setup is prepared for an emergency with this simple solution

As emergency lighting is vital for any workplace or public building, Integral LED are pleased to release this simple device that could turn your existing lighting setup into effective emergency lighting.

PRODUCT NEWS

A revolutionary high bay weighing in at only 3.85kg

The Integral LED Spacelux High Bay is a major step forward for LED high bay lighting that needs to be seen (or rather held) to be believed. While the tough body of the luminaire carries an impressive IK09 rating it only weighs 3.85kg!

PRODUCT NEWS

Light up your garden with Integral LED

The new range of Integral LED IP65-rated PAR38 lamps have been designed for use in outdoor areas such as gardens, country parks and estates. By installing these lamps in an appropriate fitting you can illuminate feature-points like flowerbeds, trees, statues and walls.

PRODUCT NEWS

New Strip and Driver kits from Integral LED

If you’re looking to install some strip lighting in your home or business but find yourself confused when it comes to pairing the right strip to the right driver, we understand. This is why, for convenience, we have created a range of Strip and Driver kits that give you the right strip and driver in one package.

PRODUCT NEWS

New DALI compatible panels from Integral LED

The DALI control system is a popular choice for building-wide lighting control, based on the Digital Addressable Lighting Interface international standard. DALI offers a great deal of lighting automation and monitoring functionality.

PRODUCT NEWS

G4 & G9 Lamps - Halogen Bulb Replacements

The compact, tapered design of Integral LED’s new G4 and G9 lamps allow them to fit easily into any existing G4 and G9 fittings, where earlier, bulkier LED lamps might have fit awkwardly or looked unsightly.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Integral LED support University of Bristol study of effects of lighting on insects

New research, part-funded by Integral LED and conducted by scientists from the University of Bristol has revealed that domestic LED lights are much less attractive to nuisance insects such as biting midges than traditional filament lamps.

NOVEMBER 2016 - NEWS

Integral Real Colour GU10 Shortlisted for Award

The Lux Awards are renowned throughout the lighting industry for rewarding innovation and excellence. This year Integral LED are delighted that our Real Colour GU10 has been shortlisted for the Enabling Technology of the Year Award.

PRODUCT NEWS

Another reason to say goodbye to halogen in your home or business

As part of our ongoing campaign to provide a LED replacement for every type of halogen lamp, Integral LED are delighted to introduce our new range of R7S lamps.

PRODUCT NEWS

Introducing Low-Profile Fire Rated Downlights

In our effort to produce the right LED solution to match all budgets, Integral LED are proud to introduce our new range of Low-Profile Fire Rated Downlights.

NOVEMBER 2016 - NEWS

Integral LED available at Robert Dyas

With the darker winter months approaching, we have good news for shoppers who are looking for energy efficient lighting solutions. Leading high street retailer Robert Dyas are now stocking several Integral LED products as part of their extensive electrical homewares selection.

PRODUCT NEWS

Light all around – New additions to the Integral LED Omni-Lamp range

With each technological step forward, the aesthetic line between LED and traditional tungsten light bulbs is fading. By using advanced filament LED technology, Integral LED have produced a range of lamps with full glass bodies that allow a super-wide beam angle and look almost indistinguishable from familiar bulbs, even in exposed fittings.

PRODUCT NEWS

Introducing Integral LED Real Colour GU10 Spotlights

While LED lighting has been lauded for its energy-saving potential, one aspect in which LED is now catching up fast with other technologies is colour rendering. For certain applications the accuracy of colour is vital. Fashion retailers are careful to achieve a ‘true’ colour rendering for their merchandising under shop lights.

OCTOBER 2016 - NEWS

Warehouse Lighting with Integral LED - a valuable supplement from Professional Electrician

Back in September Integral LED were delighted to work with leading electrical trade magazine, Professional Electrician, to produce a valuable supplement on the topic of Warehouse Lighting.

PRODUCT NEWS

Affordable ceiling and wall lights for the home or business

Integral LED haved introduced a new range of circular bulkheads engineered to provide attractive and practical ceiling and wall lighting that won’t break your budget. At 10-21W, they should be kind to your electricity bill as well!

SEPTEMBER 2016 - NEWS

Integral LED Vintage Bulbs - Now Available in Lakeland

Integral LED is delighted to announce that leading homewares retailer Lakeland are now selling our Sunset range of Vintage Decorative Lamps both in-store and online.

CASE STUDIES

UK warehouse brightens up thanks to Integral LED

Al-Murad, the largest independent ceramic tile and natural stone importer in Britain, has recently made the switch to Integral LED in their Leeds-based distribution centre. As the centre holds 8,000 pallets across 1,000 stock lines.

CASE STUDIES

Case Study: BioCity Nottingham

One of the UK’s fastest growing business incubators has recently made the switch to Integral LED in an effort to save on maintenance and energy costs.

PRODUCT NEWS

The Sunset Range - Vintage LED Filament Bulbs

With the release of the Sunset range of Vintage Decorative LED filament lamps, Integral have mixed vintage style with modern tech to create a product line that is both great looking and environmentally friendly. While these lamps may look like a step back in time.

PRODUCT NEWS

Integral LED release their most flexible product - literally

Non-linear shapes, such as furniture and signage letters, can be very difficult to light effectively with conventional strips. The ingenious design of the Bendy Strip allows it to be bent to very precise axis while maintaining consistent light and colour across the entire strip.

PRODUCT NEWS

IP65 LED Floodlights

Our Compact-Tough IP65-rated LED Floodlight breaks from convention with a design that meets the desire for attractive exterior lights. With 85% lower running costs compared to halogen equivalents, the Compact-Tough not only looks great, it’s incredibly efficient as well.

PRODUCT NEWS

Replace your halogen AR111 lamps with an efficient LED alternative

The AR111 lamp is a popular choice for display and accent lighting in a wide range of applications such as retail, hospitality and galleries.

PRODUCT NEWS

Integral LED Release Retrofit Reflector Bulbs

Our mission to provide energy-efficient LED alternatives to all popular lighting formats has led us to release a new range of LED Reflector bulbs that are a perfect match for existing reflector fittings that can be found in many commercial environments.

JUNE 2016 - NEWS

LED Lamps Win Three Which? Best Buy Awards

Reinforcing our investment in quality lighting, Integral LED is delighted to announce that after several months of in-depth testing, Which? has awarded three further BEST BUY accreditations for our LED lamp range.

PRODUCT NEWS

Circular High-Bay Lamps

The new ‘4KG’ range of Circular High-Bay luminaires from Integral LED mark a breakthrough in warehouse and industrial lighting.

CASE STUDIES

Wollaton Hall - Integral LED Project

Wollaton Hall in Nottingham is an example of historic buildings that has had to await recent developments in the consumer lighting market.

FEBRUARY 2016 - NEWS

Integral Fire Rated Downlights recommended by Lux Review

Lux Review (January 2016) has recently carried out a wide review of Fire Rated Downlights in the marketplace and the Integral LED Fire Rated range has been highly rated, achieving a joint-best score of 4 Stars, "Recommended".

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