With the ever growing online market we have now brought a new line to our online catalog.

TV Wall Brackets Direct is our online retail website for high quality manufactured TV Plasma and LCD Brackets, we are currently loading all the new stock to the website, should you have any request feel free to call us, we have brackets to fit all sizes of LCD and Plasma Screens from budget to Premium Brackets.

Visit www.tvwallbracketsdirect.co.uk today.

LCD Brackets · Plasma Brackets · TV Wall Brackets

Premium Range Floodlights Introduced

SCL Direct has introduced a premium range of floodlights to their already extensive selection. Our range of competitively priced OEM branded products still offer excellent quality and value. In response to customer requests for branded products, we have floodlights that are manufactured by Ansell Lighting. All the Metal Halide and Sodium floodlights are fitted with Venture control gear, backed by a 3 year warranty, with matching lamp. Venture Lighting are one of Europe’s leading manufacturer of quality ballasts, control gear components and discharge lamps.

This range of floodlights includes the ever popular 70 watt Sodium, which can be supplied with a factory fitted Royce Thompson electronic photocell for automatic dusk till dawn operation.

Coastal and exposed locations are catered for by the IP65 polycarbonate body range of floodlights. An optional stainless steel wall bracket is available for this range, offering greater protection for the fixing to walls etc. This range features 70 to 400 watt versions in Sodium, Metal Halide are available in 250 and 400 watts.

Floodlights · metal halide · Premium Floodlights · Sodium Floodlights

SCL Direct is proud to be the first online store to offer a 270 LED PIR Security floodlight just in time for the dark nights. This outdoor security light has a powerful light output which is a genuine replacement for a 300 watt Tungsten Halogen floodlight. We doubted the claim at first, but once wired up in our little testing area (The work bench at the other end of the warehouse) the claim was proved.  An area of about 8-10 metres square was lit up to a good above ambient light level.
The light is a cool white 4000K so true colours are seen, ideal for use with colour CCTV cameras. The PIR sensor has a 12 metre range with a 110 detection area. This can be adjusted for the “on time” from 20 seconds to 12 minutes, The light switching level can also be adjusted to enable the unit to come on at dusk levels or total darkness.

The main benefits of LED floodlights are the minimal power consumption, this unit only uses 18 watts when illuminated. The other being the life of the LED’s, these should last well over 30,000 hours use. That could be up to 10 years of normal use.

LED’s are an instant light source illuminating at full power, unlike the compact fluorescent PIR security floodlights. They come on at around 70% not reaching full brightness for up to a minute. Not always ideal for the purpose of a PIR security floodlight.

These floodlights are now in stock for delivery, usually the next working day if ordered before 1pm.

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LED Floodlights · LED PIR Light · LED Security Lights · PIR

A lot of people often ask us “what is a Lumen?” This is a measurement of light and describing the measurement of light is, by nature, a complex thing. In order to understand what a lumen actually measures, you need to understand a little about how light has been measured historically.
Lumens
The technical definition of lumen is this: A lumen is the standard measurement for a unit of luminous flux, a measure of the perceived power of light. Unlike radiant flux, which measures the total amount of light energy put out by a light source, luminous flux measures the amount of light that can be perceived by the human eye.

A way of defining this is to imagine that you are standing in the centre of a sphere with a radius of 1 meter. You are holding a candle. Take a square of cardboard that measures 1 metre on all sides and put it against the wall of the sphere so that the edges rest against the wall. One lumen is the amount of light that falls on that square of cardboard. The more candles you light at the centre of the sphere, the more lumens you are shining on the cardboard, and the brighter the light is.

But how does that translate to the lighting measurements that we’re used to? Most people are familiar with incandescent light bulbs that are measured in watts. While it seems to make sense that the higher wattage you use, the brighter the light you get, it’s not really the way that it works. That’s because watts and lumens measure two very different things. A watt is a unit of electrical energy, in other words, input. A lumen is a measure of light intensity output. More simply an incandescent light bulb uses watts to make lumens.

A standard 100 watt incandescent lamp uses 100 watts of power to put out about 1330 lumens, or about 13 lumens per watt (13 lm/w). We’ve known a while that it’s not a very efficient way to produce light. By contrast, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), which are a common replacement for incandescent lamps, can produce 60 lumens per watt, an example being a GE Biax Extra Mini CFL. This 20 watt power consumption lamp emits 1,200 lumens and is fairly typical of a modern CFL.

So when choosing a lamp, while wattage can be considered for power consumption always look for the lumens output. The higher the lumens per watt ratio (wattage divided by lumens output) the more energy efficient the lamp is.

Lumens per watt chart for typical domestic lamps.

SCL Direct will wherever possible always give a lumens output for all our lamps. This will enable you to make a comparison of light output and to determine the lumens per watt ratio for energy efficiency.

light measurement · Lighting · lumen

Here is one of our best selling lighting products ideal for installing in soffits or eaves in your home.

The IP65 die case aluminium Soffit / Eaves Downlight with twist and lock lamp retainer will really add that extra touch to your home, The Soffit Light is supplied with a GU10 (230V) Lampholder and a MR16 (12V) Lamp Holder.

During the darker nights, this will add a really nice effect to your home, for more information or to find out how many you would require feel free to contact our technical department on 0114 3218630

Here is the spec of this particular product

* 35 watt max Halogen GU10 lamp
* LED & compact fluorescent lamps also compatible
* White, chrome or satin silver finishes available
* IP65 weatherproof front bezel
* Dims: Void depth 105mm,Dia 89mm, Cutout 74mm

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Visit SCL Direct for a range of high quality Lighting Products

downlight · eaves · eaves lighting · home lighting · soffit light · soffits

After the most succesful year ever at SCL Direct we have been analysing hard on what our customers are looking for and how we can improve moving forward.

We have now completed an indepth analysis of network of websites and can confirm in the coming months all our websites will be re-launched with a new faster checkout system, easier faster websites with better features for customers, and a clear navigation through our network of websites.

Over the coming months we be rolling out our new websites once our inhouse management systems have been updated to work with the new platforms, this will ensure we keep the same quality of service and fast response to enquiries and orders.

Keep checking the blog for latest updates from SCL Direct including new sites launches.

Our Current Networkof websites include:

SCL Direct - http://www.scldirect.co.uk
Emergency Lighting Direct – http://www.emergency-lighting-direct.co.uk
Onlights - http://www.onlights.co.uk
Eudemon - http://www.eudemonuk.co.uk
New City Lights – http://www.newcitylights.co.uk
Adults Halloween Costumes – http://www.adultshalloweencostumes.co.uk
Costumes Galore and More – http://www.costumesgaloreandmore.co.uk

Coming Soon.
Audio Store Direct – (Stage and PA Lighting)
TV Wall Brackets Direct – LCD and Plasma Brackets
Karmascent – Scented Candles and Bath Bombs

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We are pleased to announce a new addition to our website.

Megastar Solaris 6K LED Portable Floodlight

This rechargeable portable LED floodlight is ideal for a wide variety of lighting applications including industrial, rescue and  Sports use. The Solaris 6K LED Floodlight head has 18 powerful Cree LED’s creating a 6,000 lumens light output,which is 10% brighter than an average street light. The clear white light enables true colours,making this light ideal for photography too.The supplied tripod extends from 1.5 to 3.5 metres.

• 18 superbright CREE Led’s
• 6,000 lumens full output
• 3 1/2 hour full output on a single charge
• Fully weatherproof
• Adjustable 1.5-3.5 metre tripod
• 12 volt 24A/h powerpack
• Dims: Head L300 x W58 x H248
• Total Weight: 31Kg

Please call SCL Direct on 0114 321 8630 for further details or discounts available on this product.
To view our superb range of Nightsearcher Portable Event Floodlights visit our website http://www.scldirect.co.uk

6K LED · Battery Operated Floodlight · LED Floodlight · megastar · nightsearcher · portable floodlight

A few months ago we received an enquiry from a warehouse owner who wanted more energy efficient lighting for his furniture storage warehouse. The client was wanting to upgrade his existing lighting through The  Carbon Trust 0% business loan scheme. The Carbon Trust is a not-for-profit company with the mission to accelerate the move to a low carbon economy.
After a telephone call to our office, the warehouse owner faxed through a hand drawn plan of the warehouse. We set to work in designing a lighting scheme and specifying lighting products using our in house staff that would enable him to reduce his carbon footprint with a lighting solution that worked. Within a few days with constant contact between both sides the the job was done.

A 2 x 80 watt T5 fluorescent batten with high frequency dimming control gear with a microwave PIR sensor and a angled reflector was used for this project. This item is not on our website on as a standard item, We have had it made to specification here in Yorkshire. Not all our products are from the Far East, as with with this product they are manufactured in the UK using quality British and European components.

A competitive quotation,lighting scheme and product data sheets was then sent to the customer for approval by the Carbon Trust for his business loan.

This week SCL Direct are delighted to announce that everything was approved for the customer by the Carbon Trust and his lights are currently in the process of being manufactured. We look forward to seeing the lighting installed and working towards a greener future.

For a great range of Industrial Lighting Products and support contact www.scldirect.co.uk

carbon trust · energy efficient lighting · energy saving · industrial lighting · warehouse

I am sure that saving money is very high on your agenda, and when it comes to pricing a new job any saving that can be made all adds to your overall profitability.

Our website, offers you superb prices. and to make things as simple as possible you can pay direct by credit card or cheque, meaning less hassle for you.

We specialise in low bays, high bays, a full range of floodlights and Security Lights non-corrosive and recessed modular fittings and many, many more.

Floodlights · high bays · Lighting · low bays · recesed modular · security lights

South Yorkshire police are advising local people to invest in external floodlights if they are seeking to bulk up their current home security systems this winter.

“The prospect of longer winter nights can make us worry more about crime and personal safety. Many people will be returning home from work, school, shopping etc to find homes in darkness and we can feel more vulnerable in the dark especially those who live alone.”

Experts are advising that floodlights, when installed correctly can add an attractive feature to your property and will illuminate dark spots and shadows around your home allowing you to see anyone approaching your home.

Good lighting is an excellent way to deter a thief, this is because it makes offenders feel vulnerable and observed. There are many types of external security lights available and range in price significantly. From a Crime Prevention Officers point of view I recommend fitting exterior lights with dusk to dawn sensors. These are light sensitive and come on when it gets dark and turn themselves off when it gets light.

As the winter months draw in, it is tempting to purchase the brightest lights you can find from leading DIY stores that are up to 500 Watts, but we advise people that many energy saving alternatives can be purchased and will reduce the risk you run of upsetting your neighbours, or even worse recreating Blackpool illuminations!”

Energy saving alternatives are a much more environmentally friendly way of approaching home security and sodium and metal halide floodlights are a much better option for home use as they only omit between 70 and 150 Watts of power. For business premises, floodlights with motion sensors are a great solution, as they are much more cost effective than having lights that are left on all night, as this can cost businesses up to £10 a night in electricity bills.

Despite these products being of a much lower wattage, they can be up to three times brighter than their traditional 500 Watt counterparts. At SCL Direct we understand that security floodlights are an excellent way of deterring criminals, but we offer ways of adding security to your home without adding to your electric bills!

For business use, energy saving floodlights and these two are available in outputs of just 26 watts, and are inexpensive at around £20 per unit.”

There is no doubt that security lighting products can deter would-be burglars and it is also an effective means of reducing the fear of crime especially amongst vulnerable groups. Just the peace of mind generated by fitting external security lighting to the outside of your home can make it a worthwhile investment.

It is important to remember that selecting the appropriate position for your lighting is crucial, they should be positioned out of arms reach so that they cannot be disabled or destroyed by intruders.

deter burglary · deter thieves · Floodlights · security lighting · south yorkshire police