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Sparks Electrical Embraces Mobile E-tailing (Case Study in Get Connected) 20 Aug 2013 | 03:25 pm
A few months ago we were announcing our new responsive website, and many of our customers and visitors have left us a great feedback on the quality (and the necessary improvements) of the mobile versi...
Time to Upgrade to a Video Door Entry System with iPhone / Android Support! 30 Jul 2013 | 04:37 pm
Long gone are the times when all we know about our visitors at the door is their voice. It is now the age of video door entry systems, where you can see and talk to your visitors whether in an HMO, a ...
Are the Most Expensive Chandeliers also the Best Ones for Your Lighting Needs? 17 Jul 2013 | 05:49 pm
We are not called and known as “the Sparks and Lights” showroom simply because “we sell lights”. Rather, we have been in Archway, North London, for over 20 years now, providing the latest in the ligh...
What is a Ryefield Board? Can Anyone Install such a Distribution Board? 11 Jul 2013 | 04:34 pm
Many people don’t know what a Ryefield Board is, and even more people think they can figure out how to install such a distribution board. We receive many calls from people who “do their homework” on ...
Vintage Pictures of Archway, Holloway Road, and Highgate Hill 5 Jul 2013 | 04:32 pm
In our office on the wall we have some framed pictures, and the other day we took a closer look and even scanned them. Some of these pictures are from 1906-1907 or even earlier, taken in the area wher...
The Dimming Systems Help You Save More Energy than the Switching Systems! 2 Jul 2013 | 04:44 pm
At Sparks Electrical we sell both dimming systems and switching systems, so to speak about this matter it’s not an easy thing to do. Both the switches and the dimmers are very useful, and they have p...
Aurora Fire Rated Downlights: How are they Tested and How do they Work? 28 Jun 2013 | 07:56 pm
Some of the best fire-rated downlights, tested and approved according to the highest UK standards, are those manufactured by Aurora Lighting. Recently they have posted a blog post concerning the requ...
Why a Timer Fan is More Recommended than a Fan with Humidistat Module 24 Jun 2013 | 08:23 pm
We have recently encountered this problem and there was a question from many of our customers: do I need a bathroom fan with humidistat function, or will a fan with timer do? You could say that it al...
How to Spot and Avoid Rogue Electricians and Cowboy Builders 18 Jun 2013 | 02:39 pm
We recently stumbled upon a great article put out by the AdviceGuide – self help from Citizens advice – concerning, Top tips on how to spot a cowboy builder. And this got us thinking: many people come...
The Best Deal for the Perfect Fluke Companion of a Professional Electrician 14 Jun 2013 | 08:35 pm
Yes, you have heard it right: we at Sparks have the best deal for the perfect companion from Fluke – for the professional electrician! This kit – all bundled up in the code 1654B – is not for a home C...
