sparksdirect on February 7th, 2010
  • Sparks Lights announces more CCTV camera systems with a reduced price & different models – the DIGIPRO with the TFT… http://bit.ly/9pRkv6 #
  • it is time to let you know which ones are the new best-selling lights at Sparks Lights , both based on popularity… http://bit.ly/b0×7SN #
  • #newlights blog post New Best-Selling Lights: Ceiling Lights, Bathroom Lights and Wall Lamps: We did our best to i… http://bit.ly/dr32o6 #
  • for our #facebook pages / account, we're trying the #involver services(the free ones for now), to see if they can do a better job :) #
  • Illuma Track Lights, Illuma LED Lights, and Illuma Spotlights in action, applications: In case you didn’t follow o… http://bit.ly/aT4OB3 #
  • Modern Design Spotlight that can be either wall mounted or ceiling mounted, the Single Polar White Spotlight is the… http://bit.ly/8XOroV #
  • Illuma Track Lights, Illuma LED Lights, and Illuma Spotlights in action, applications – picture article on the… http://bit.ly/bF4jgL #
  • http://bit.ly/bydGJH Available with 8 or 16 channel DVR's, the digital CCTV camera systems are ideal for both home and office/commercial use #
  • Save time and money in choosing and installing the smoke/heat/fire alarms – choose the Aico Fire Alarms / Aico… http://bit.ly/cGf4N8 #
  • new article at Sparks Lights blog – The Manrose 12 Volt SELV Fan Range, Safety Extra Low Voltage Bathroom/Shower… http://bit.ly/a0tHSj #
  • the Illuma #Track Lights are now even easier to get to – right under the Ceiling Lights in our menu http://bit.ly/ckP5pU #
  • if you want to read some very interesting articles about lights, consult this page: comprehensive yet growing! http://bit.ly/qS1Zo #
  • we are about to install the Digiview DIGIPRON here in our company – networkable 4 CCTV camera system (more details: http://bit.ly/d5tQrx ) #
  • The all new 9083P Multi-Function Tester(17th Edition and Part P Multi Function tester at Sparks Lights ) has been… http://bit.ly/at8A3H #
  • we are separating the Illuma Miniature Track Lights – the Trac12 – from the rest, since they are different(low voltage) http://bit.ly/90svVk #
  • The Lutron Rania IR Dimmers, short guide to the product family of infrared Lutron Rania – on the Sparks Lights blog http://bit.ly/cMRuIe #
  • it appears that #facebook is about to change its layout / skin (some accounts have a new layout enabled, for testing). Not #sparksdirect yet #
  • 2 Module Wide Cable Entry/Exit #FacePlate singlewidth – ideal to cover 2 cables(audio/video or communications) http://bit.ly/95HuSq #
  • Applications of the Illuma Lights, Spotlights, and Track Lights in churches, galleries, retail stores, etc – very… http://bit.ly/cHs6xB #

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Soon enough we will have a full photo gallery with the specific Illuma Spotlights, Track Lights and Illuma Lights applications – until then, we are introducing little by little some of the ways people / companies made use of the Illuma fittings. Below you can see some of the applications of the Illuma Concepta, Illuma Conceal, Illuma Highspot, Illuma Project 95, Illuma Rocket, and Illuma Marktrack.

Application of the Illuma Concepta in a Church – Illuma Concepta Spotlights, Track Lights or Surface Mounted Spots

Read more about the Illuma Concepta(robust diecast spotlights), or see other applications of Illuma Concepta in shops and in yet another church.

Application of the Illuma Conceal LED StripLights in Display Lighting and Concealed Highlighting

Read more about the Illuma Conceal LED StripLights or see other applications of the IllumaLED Conceal in a sushi place or in Selfridges / Vision Express.

Application of the Illuma HighSpot Floodlights in a Lego Store

Read more online about the Illuma HighSpot floodlights, or buy Illuma Indoor Flood Lights – the HighSpot range.

Application of the Illuma Project 95 Downlights in both Domestic and Commercial Environment

Read more online about the Illuma Project 95 downlights, and buy online these recessed lights from Illuma.

Application of the Illuma Rocket Spotlights in a retail store

Read more about the Illuma Rocket PAR Halogen Spotlights, see some other applications of the 1-circuit Track Spotlights in a store, or buy online the Illuma Rocket Spotlights.

Applications of the Illuma MarkTrack Low Voltage mini Track Lights in a gallery

Read more online about the Illuma MarkTrack and the composition of this track system, and see other applications of the Illuma MarkTrack.

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In the Lutron Wallbox dimmers category, the Lutron Rania range includes the Rania IR range – wall mounted dimmers with remote control via infrared. Read more below about the Lutron Universal Rania IR dimmer, the Lutron Rania Dual IR Dimmer, and the Remote control for the Lutron Rania IR dimmers. Some of the main features of this family of products – the Lutron Rania IR – are:

  • Infrared remote control to change the light level from anywhere in the room;
  • Green LEDs indicate light level;
  • Lights softly fade to on/off;
  • Acoustically quiet operation;
  • Tap on to favourite level; tap off, Tap twice for full on;
  • Press, hold and release for gradual fade-to-off;
  • Press up/down buttons to adjust light level;
  • More Lutron Rania IR Specs.

Lutron Rania IR Technical specifications

  • Voltage: 220 – 240 V~, 50/60 Hz;
  • The remote controls have a range of 10 meters;
  • It is recommended that the wallbox will have a depth of at least 32mm;
  • These dimmers are CE approved;
  • Universal dimmer controls electronic and magnetic low voltage where load is unknown;
  • The Control locations can be 1-way, 2-way, or multi-way.

The Lutron Universal Rania IR remote control dimmer


The Rania IR Remote control dimmer – universal – can be used with electronic low voltage, magnetic low voltage, incandescent, mains voltage halogen, multi-way, having the dimensions: (WxHxD) 86.1 x 86.1 x 21mm. More features:

  • Remote Lutron control dimmer;
  • Tap on to favourite level; tap off;
  • Tap twice for full on;
  • Press, hold and release for gradual fade-to-off;
  • Press up/down button to adjust light level;
  • Wattage taken: 50-450 W/VA;
  • Some of the models of the Lutron Rania IR remote control dimmers:
    - RISU-452B-FAW(Arctic White);
    - RISU-452B-FMC(Mica);
    - RISU-452B-FAR(Argentum);
    - RISU-452B-FSN(Satin Nickel);
    - RISU-452B-FSB(Satin Brass);
    - RISU-452B-FSC(Satin Chrome);
    - RISU-452B-FBN(Bright Nickel);
    - RISU-452B-FBB(Bright Brass);
  • Buy online Lutron Rania IR digital dimmers(universal).

The Lutron Rania IR dual remote control digital dimmer

The Lutron Rania IR dual remote control digital dimmer can take the following: electronic low voltage, magnetic low voltage, incandescent, mains voltage halogen, multi-way, having the dimensions 86.1 x 86.1 x 22.5mm(WxHxD). More features of the Lutron Rania IR dual remote control dimmers:

  • Tap on to favourite level; tap off;
  • Tap twice for full on;
  • Press, hold and release for gradual fade-to-off;
  • Press up/down button to adjust light level;
  • Wattage taken: 2 x 50-250 W/VA;
  • Requires use of square UK style wallbox with a depth of a least 32mm;
  • Square wall box required for dual dimmer;
  • Some of the models of the Rania IR dual remote control digital dimmers:
    - RIDU-252B-FAR(Argentum);
    - RIDU-252B-FSN(Satin Nickel);
    - RIDU-252B-FSB(Satin Brass);
    - RIDU-252B-FSC(Satin Chrome);
    - RIDU-252B-FBN(Bright Nickel
    - RIDU-252B-FBB(Bright Brass);
    - RIDU-252B-FBC(Chrome);
    - RIDU-252B-FAU(Gold Plated);
  • Buy online Lutron Rania IR dual dimmers.

The Remote control for the Lutron Rania IR dimmers

  • This is part of the Lutron Rania IR – the remote controls;
  • Recommended to be used in conjunction with Rania IR for dimming from more than one location;
  • Press and hold silver button to save favourite light setting;
  • Press silver button to recall favourite light level;
  • The range: the remote control has a 10 metre range;
  • Model number: RIS-REMOTB-AW – Arctic White – single or dual;
  • Buy online the Lutron Rania IR Remote Control.

Visit the Lutron section at the Dimming Systems, Lutron Wallbox Dimmers, for more details on the Rania IR range of digital dimmers, or consult the Lutron Rania range introduction, the practical guide on choosing the Lutron Rania dimmer, or more on the multi-location dimming.

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When it first came out, this was the UK’s First 17th Edition Multi-Function Tester! The all new 9083P Multi-Function Tester(17th Edition and Part P Multi Function tester) has been designed to meet the requirement of the 17th Edition, the current Part P requirements and is fully compliant with the performance requirements of BS EN 61557. It also incorporates many of the features that the end users have requested. The unique high speed RCD-LOC feature allows loop testing without tripping and type of RCD. Available via the Electrical ItemsTools and TestersTesters category, read more below about this 17th Edition Multi-Testerfeatures, technical specifications, what does it come in the box with, etc.

17th Edition Multi-Function Tester from Di-Log – Features

  • Continuity test – with auto null facility to zero out lead resistance;
  • RCD testing – trip time, trip current, ramp current;
  • Prospective short circuit current – direct readout of PSCC;
  • Insulation measurement – with 100, 250, and 500 V test voltages;
  • Loop Impedance – unique loop test principal will not trip any RCD;
  • RCD auto test – test RCD’s in auto mode without going back to the tester;
  • Integrated socket polarity test;
  • Fully protected – against damage when accidently connected across phases;
  • Meets all the safety and performance requirements of the BS EN 61557;
  • Manufactured in the UK.

Technical Specifications of the 17th Edition Multi-Function Tester

  • Earth Continuity
    - Test Current: >200mA;
    - Display Range: 0.00ohms – 199ohms;
    -  Resolution: 0.01ohms maximum;
    -  Test Lead Compensation: Null lead resistance 0.00ohms – 10.00ohms;
    -  Live Circuit Detection: Test inhibit if >30V detected;
  • Insulation Resistance
    -  Test Voltage: 100V, 250V, 500V;
    - Display Range: 0.5Mohms – 199Mohms;
    - Resolution: 0.01Mohms maximum;
    - Live Circuit Detection: Test inhibit if >30V detected;
  • Loop Impedance
    - Supply Voltage: 195 – 253V, 45Hz – 65Hz;
    - Test Current: 15mA (non tripping for RCD protected circuits);
    - Display Range: 0.01ohms – 2000ohms;
    - Resolution: 0.01ohms maximum;
    - Loop Impedance: Phase to Earth;
    - Line Impedance: Phase to Neutral;
    - PFC/PSC Range: 0 – 26kA;
  • RCD Trip Time
    - Supply Voltage: 195 – 253V, 45Hz – 65Hz;
    - Test Currents: 10, 30, 100, 300, 500mA;
    - Trip Time Ranges:
    # 0ms – 2000ms at 1/2 lAn;
    # 0ms – 300ms at lAn general;
    # 0ms – 500ms at lAn selective;
    # 0ms – 40ms at 5 x lAn;
    - Auto Test: Auto sequence for 1/2 lAn, lAn and 5 x lAn at 00 and 1800;
    - RCD Type: General (G), Selective (S), Pulsed (A), AC (AC);
    - RCD Trip: Current (Ramp Test);
    - Supply Voltage: 195 – 253V, 45Hz – 65Hz;
    - Test Currents: 10, 30, 100, 300, 500mA;
    - Ramp Current: Range 1/2 lAn, to 1.1 lAn;
  • Voltage / Frequency Measurement
    - Display Range: 0 – 440V;
    - Resolution: 1V;
    - Frequency Measuring Range 45 – 65Hz;
    - Safety Rating: IEC 61010-1 300V CAT III;
    - Dimensions: 260 x 100 x 55 mm;
    - Weight: 950g;
    - Power Supply: 6 x AA Alkaline (supplied), 6 x AA NiMH;
    - Rechargeable (optional).

What is in the Box – The 9083P Multi-Tester is Supplied with

  • Croc Clips: Red, Black, Green;
  • A 2 year warranty;
  • 6 x 1.5V cells LR6 type AA alkaline batteries;
  • Test lead, 1.5M 13A UK plug to Red, Black, Green 4mm shrouded safety plugs;
  • Test lead, set 1.5M 13A plug to Red, Black, Green 4mm shrouded safety plugs to Red;
  • Black, Green 4mm shrouded safety test probes;
  • Red, cordless, 4mm shrouded safety test probe;
  • Buy online the 9083P 17th Edition multi-tester.

All the Di-Log instruments – including the 17th Edition Multi-Function Tester, 9083P – are designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards and you can be assured that all quality procedures strictly adhere to internationally recognized standards. All the products are designed to meet the relevant standards notably IEC1010 and CE requirements. Most of the Di-LOG testers and tools are also available on our website at the Testers section, where you can also purchase online the 9083P multi-function tester(17th edition).

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This range of low voltage Manrose extractor fans is designed for wall, ceiling or window mounting. The 12 Volt (SELV) extractor fans are available in three diameters – the Manrose 100mm (4″) extractor fans, the Manrose 120mm (5″) extractor fans and the Manrose 150mm (6″) extractor fans, and in seven options. Suitable for mounting within the splash area of a shower or bath (where current regulations prevent the use of conventional fans), the Manrose 12 Volt fan is a standard model manufactured with a 12V – 50Hz shaded pole motor. The transformer and switching mechanism is mounted remotely either in the roof space or high on the ceiling next to the pull-cord switch. Of course, the pull-cord, humidistat, PIR and the combined versions have to be mounted inside the room where the fan is installed and out of the reach of the person using the bath or shower. Read more below about the main features of the Manrose SELV fans, the main models available, and more data about the dimensions + the performance graph.

Manrose Low Voltage Fan Range – the Manrose SELV – Features

  • A Centrifugal 12 Volt fan is available, fitted with a backward curved centrifugal impeller for large airflow against the high pressures caused by longer lengths of ducting and resistance by grilles.
  • The extract rate of the 100mm (4″) model is 85m3/hr 23 litres a second, the 120mm (5″) 130m3/hr 36 litres per second and the 150mm 230m3/hr 64 litres per second.
  • The CF200LV centrifugal fan has an extract rate of 110m3/hr 31 litres per second.
  • The units are all manufactured using high impact ABS thermoplastics for strength and durability, aesthetics and easy cleaning.
  • Power is provided by a single phase induction motor with pre-oiled bearings for a long, maintenance-free life.
  • Designed to exceed the 2006 Building Regulations on Ventilation (F1), rated to IP44.
  • Electrical data:
    12 volts AC. – 50Hz. 14W on XF/WF100, 20W on XF/WF120LV, XF/WF150BLV and CF200LV. Supplied by a remote safety isolating transformer – Manrose type T12 series.

Manrose SELV Fans – Available 12v fan Models

  • The Manrose XF100LV/XF100ALV – Wall or ceiling mounted /Automatic wall or ceiling SELV extractor fan;
  • The Manrose WF100LV/WF100ALV – Window mounted /Automatic window SELV extractor fan;
  • The Manrose XF120LV/XF120ALV – Wall or ceiling mounted /Automatic wall or ceiling SELV extractor fan;
  • The Manrose WF120LV/WF120ALV – Window mounted /Automatic window SELV extractor fan;
  • The Manrose XF150BLV/XF150ALV – Wall or ceiling mounted /Automatic wall or ceiling SELV extractor fan(Uses LT12 Transformer);
  • The Manrose WF150BLV/WF150ALV – Window mounted /Automatic window SELV extractor fan(Uses LT12 Transformer);
  • The Manrose CF200LV – Wall or ceiling SELV extractor fan(Uses LT12 Transformer).

In the image above, there are two graphs – the Performance Graphs from Manrose(the 12V extractor fans). Here are the performance graphs data:

  • (A) XF/WF100LV 85m3/hr, 23 litres per second
  • (B) XF/WF120LV 130m3/hr, 36 litres per second
  • (C) XF/WF150BLV 230m3/hr, 64 litres per second
  • (D) CF200LV 110m3/hr, 31 litres per second

Remember, if you want to purchase Manrose Low Voltage – actually Safety Extra Low Voltage – Extractor fans, visit the Manrose Extractor fans and choose the right model. If you want a certain model that is not on the website, do not hesitate to contact us.

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