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'Wear it Pink' at tp24
2nd November 2009
Staff at tp24, the low energy lighting company, dressed in pink on Friday 30th October to raise money for the 'Breast Cancer Campaign'. They also took to the streets, tempting shoppers and shop workers to part with their pennies for the price of a cake. They raised a total of £100 and would like to thank everyone who contributed. Read more...
Energy saving downlights?
7th October 2009
Look in any glossy, interior design magazine or watch any television programme to do with new homes and you will notice that the majority of kitchens and bathrooms will be lit with recessed down-lighters. Giving an efficient and smart, no-nonsense style, down-lighters provide a good overall light output but at what cost? Read more...
Switching v dimming
7th October 2009
A question which is often asked is, "Can my low energy lights be dimmed when required?" The answer to this is "no" which leads to some people retaining their standard incandescent fittings and utilising the dimming switch in the belief that this saves both energy and money. Read more...
Are you dedicated to saving energy with your light fittings?
28th July 2009
The majority of us take it for granted that when we walk into a dark room we can flick a switch and there is light – but how much light do we actually need and do we all consider that, by changing to low energy, we can make substantial savings both on our bills and the effect on the world around us? Read more...
tp24 License to Megaman UK
25th June 2009
tp24 are delighted to announce that they have agreed a license with Megaman Energy Saving Lamps to utilize the tp24 L1 dedicated low energy platform. Megaman will be launching a number of their existing ranges with the L1 dedicated cap and are also introducing it on several of their new, high power LED lamps. Read more...
Dimming is not efficient, switching is
27th Janurary 2009
This year’s lighting show was once again a disappointment for anyone expecting a big selection of low energy products. There were a few stands with very pretty LED models which, unfortunately, were mostly unable to provide the lighting levels one would need to light a room and were typically at the very top of everyone’s budget (if you could actually get a price).
The only exhibitor entirely focused on low energy lighting was energy efficient specialist tp24 Ltd. With their unique dedicated system and wide variety of product. Read more...
The car is not the star! - Lighting Show 2009
27th Janurary 2009
With a smart 88mpg, road tax free, Seat Ecomotion Ibiza coupe on the tp24 stand, one would have expected a lot of interest in the car, but it was the new ranges of tp24 low energy lighting that the buyers at the Lighting Show were getting excited about
“We felt that having the only car at the exhibition would attract attention, but I am very pleased to say that it was the lighting that was getting all the interest.”. Read more...
tp24 display in Barratts Option Centre
23rd June 2008
On Wednesday 30th April, Barratt Homes, with the help of Anthea Turner, launched its new Choices Centre, in Walnut Tree Close, Guildford. Now all of Barratt's purchasers in the Southern Counties region are able to visit and choose from a wide range of fixtures and fittings to make their house a home. Read more...
Review of the Lighting Show 2008
31st January 2008
People in the industry now recognize that tp24 have changed the
perception of low energy lighting. With over 250 low energy lines stocked and exciting new
models on display tp24 are trail blazing a new direction in the dedicated domestic market.
Managing Director Shaun Davis said, “We have been delighted with the response at the show from both our existing customers and the many new visitors coming to the stand. The independent retailers are starting to put in specific display areas for low energy lighting and haling our products as the coming revolution.” Read more...
Health risks associated with low energy light bulbs
21st January 2008
It is a fact that fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury. Over the years this has been reduced significantly. Today each lamp contains only a tiny amount mercury (approx 6 milligrams) and other toxic substances, such as cadmium and lead, have been removed completely under the RoHS requirement (reduction of hazardous substances). Read more...
The Myth Relating to Banning Incandescent Light bulbs – 10 Wasted Years
16th January 2008
Following a number of high publicity statements about the banning of incandescent light bulbs the public has been led to believe that the Government is taking a stand and making real progress. In September, Secretary of State for the Environment, Hilary Benn, said “The most energy-guzzling light bulbs in Britain will start disappearing from shop shelves early next year as part of efforts to cut C02 emissions” Read more...
The Lighting Show 2008
10th December 2007
tp24 are pleased to be exhibiting again at The Lighting Show 2008. After the successful launch of the tube and micro lamps at last year’s show tp24 have had another exciting year.
The Cambridgeshire based company was pleased to supply the lighting for a challenge taken up by celebrity, Tommy Walsh, which was to build an eco-friendly house in 60 days for just 60k for the Discovery Real Time Channel. Tommy’s interior designer, Victoria Stanton, was both surprised and delighted by the product range of dedicated low energy lighting available from tp24.. Read more...
Running the Gauntlet
10th December 2007
tp24 Managing Director, Shaun Davis, has taken the company to new heights by entering the “Running The Gauntlet” competition, run by the East of England Development Agency (EEDA).
Over 300 companies registered this year and 50 were shortlisted.
tp24 were delighted to be included in the final ten and were praised for their
dedication and commitment to ensuring a greener future and answering the needs of
the new build industry with regards to lighting.. Read more...
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McCarthy & Stone - Lighting the way for a greener future
9th November 2007
The UK Building Regulations currently have a mandatory requirement that approximately 30% of the light fittings in all new homes are dedicated low energy. Most builders will comply with the minimum number to meet the regulations, but McCarthy & Stone, Britain’s largest builder of private retirement properties, have taken the positive decision to increase that figure to 100%. Read more...
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tp24 - L1 dedicated low energy
26th September 2007
In our L1 dedicated low energy solution the cap is very similar to a GU10 style 2-pin that you see on halogen spot lamps. The difference is that our cap has a hole in the middle of the lamp base and the lamp holder has a central male interference member or pin. This stops the normal halogen lamp from entering but allows our lamps to be retrofitted into a regular spot lamp holder. Read more...
Tommy Walsh chooses tp24
28th August 2007
tp24, the Cambridgeshire based low energy lighting company, have assisted Tommy Walsh in his latest project; to build an eco-friendly house in 60 days for just 60k. The project, which is due to be aired on the Discovery Real Time channel in October, sees Tommy and his team face one of their biggest challenges yet. Read more...
The case for L1 dedicated low energy
21st August 2007
There are many compact fluorescent lamps on the market with a variety of caps. A few products offer dedicated solutions and many offer retrofit options. The primary dedicated solutions are 4 pin and 2 pin with separate ballast or GU24 and L1 with self-ballasted options. Read more...
Interbuild 2007
28th June 2007
tp24, the Cambridgeshire based new home lighting specialist, are showcasing the latest developments in dedicated low energy at Interbuild 07 in Hall3/3a stand T85. The tp24 display will demonstrate that modern low energy lighting is compact, attractive and affordable. Read more...
Lighting show 2007 Review
1st February 007
The Lighting Show 2007 was proof that lighting has a significant place alongside furniture and soft furnishing in the domestic trade market. The numerous glossy stands and dynamic products show the industry is thriving and advancing with a diverse and rich portfolio. Read more...
Lighting show 2007
15th January 2007
tp24 are dedicated to making energy saving lighting that is both aesthetically pleasing and affordable. The launch at this years Lighting Show of tp24’s Kyoto 2 range shows how low energy lighting has changed and continues to develop. Clearly there is a revolution going on in the energy efficiency business and you can be a part of it. Read more...