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  • Lumens vs Watts: How to Compare LED Bulbs Before You Buy - Lighting.co.za
    October 20, 2026

    Lumens vs Watts: How to Compare LED Bulbs Before You Buy

    Matching the wattage of an old bulb no longer tells you how bright an LED will be. This guide shows what to compare instead, using real bulbs from our range: a 4W filament that gives 400 lumens and a 9W opal that gives 810. It also covers colour temperature, checking a bulb’s base and size, dimming, and why bulbs can’t be returned, so you order the right one first time.

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  • Lighting for Low Ceilings: How to Choose Fittings That Fit Your Room - Lighting.co.za
    October 20, 2026

    Lighting for Low Ceilings: How to Choose Fittings That Fit Your Room

    A low ceiling doesn’t mean a dim or flat room. Choose fittings by their listed depth, like a 25mm slim LED or a compact glass light, then add wall lights and lamps where you actually use the space. This guide covers measuring a fitting’s total drop, integrated LED versus replaceable bulbs, avoiding glare closer to eye level, and whether a pendant can still work.

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  • Are Ceiling Fans With Lights Worth It? Colour Temperature, Brightness and Dimming Explained - Lighting.co.za
    October 6, 2026

    Are Ceiling Fans With Lights Worth It? Colour Temperature, Brightness and Dimming Explained

    A fan with a built-in light saves ceiling space, but the light is easy to buy badly. This guide covers what the colour temperature settings actually mean (and why the warmest step is usually 3000K), how to compare brightness in lumens rather than watts, and how to stop a cool fan light clashing with your warm lamps. We also cover dimming, which varies by model, and what to do if the integrated LED ever stops working.

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  • What Size Ceiling Fan Do I Need? A Room Size and Ceiling Height Guide - Lighting.co.za
    October 5, 2026

    What Size Ceiling Fan Do I Need? A Room Size and Ceiling Height Guide

    Most fan advice stops at "bigger rooms need bigger fans," which isn't a number you can shop against. This guide gives blade span by room size, plus the measurement that catches people out: how low the fan actually hangs. We work through real fan heights on 2.4m and 2.7m ceilings, and explain when to choose a low-profile model, a fan with a light, or a fan only.

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  • What Are the Best Outdoor Cushion Covers for Salt Air, Damp, and Chlorine? - Lighting.co.za
    October 5, 2026

    What Are the Best Outdoor Cushion Covers for Salt Air, Damp, and Chlorine?

    Outdoor cushions live a much harder life than indoor ones, and ordinary covers rarely last a season on a coastal stoep or beside a pool. This guide looks at what makes an outdoor cover different: a water-repellent, stain-release, anti-mildew finish that resists salt water and chlorine, plus a removable zip for easy washing. It also covers why your evening light changes how the colourways read, and the practical details to know before you order.

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  • What Is a GU10 Bulb? Wattage, Beam Angle & Colour Temperature Explained - Lighting.co.za
    September 20, 2026

    What Is a GU10 Bulb? Wattage, Beam Angle & Colour Temperature Explained

    GU10 is a fitting type, not a brand, and it's the near-universal standard across residential spotlights. This guide covers what to actually buy: 2–10W LED replaces 25–50W halogen at the same brightness, narrow beams for artwork, medium for kitchens, wide for general ambience, and why the same wattage reads brighter with a narrower beam.

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