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Illuminating the pathway for pupils to achieve

Illuminating the pathway for pupils to achieve

With a philosophy built on the commitment to provide the best possible environment in which its children can flourish and achieve, school lighting has played a key role in enhancing that ethos further at Gloucester-based Beech Green Primary School. It is the latest in a long line of education lighting projects undertaken in schools, colleges and universities for Dextra Lighting who collaborated with consultants Atkins at Beech Green. The Duet T5 came top of the class, with both the school and Atkins opting for bi-directional T5 fluorescent lighting.

Know your Lux from your Lumens

Difference chart showing the difference between lux and lumens

Decoding the terminology used to measure light levels, or illumination, can be a daunting and confusing task for those unsure of the vocabulary used. It’s important to stress straight away that we are not talking about quantities of radiant flux here, such as watts; nor are we mentioning radiant energy, measured in joules. These units of power are used to determine radiometry levels, referring to the measurement of light levels at all wavelengths, which aren’t always relevant to humanly perceptible light levels.

Dextra Lighting Supplies Ilfracombe Arts College

Dextra Lighting Supplies Ilfracombe Arts College

Ilfracombe Arts College is a community college that is quickly gaining an impressive reputation in the North Devon region. With a good Ofsted report and ever increasing student base the college has had to undergo major building and refurbishment work to help aid continuous development and improvement. Recently £3 million has been spent on its Beacon Art Centre and a further £1 million on a further refurbishment programme.

Protective Eyewear For Electricians

Protective Eyewear For Electricians

Electricians face a number of hazards in work environments that make thorough safety preparation and precaution absolutely necessary. To begin with, many electricians face potential risks associated with drilling and sawing through hard materials in order to access wiring or re-wire electrical systems. However, in addition to these basic risks, electricians also commonly come into contact with hazards such as sparks, small fires, and sudden, unexpected shrapnel that can result from other hazards.

Graduate LED Range from Dextra Lighting

Graduate LED light fitting from Dextra Lighting

Successful products are often those that offer both flexibility and innovation. Light fittings are no different and Dextra Lighting has overachieved with both these aims with its Graduate LED range. Already with a healthy reputation around the UK, and one that has become synonymous with high quality education lighting within the sector, Dextra Lighting has now re-launched the product as an LED version.

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