Materials

In some cases, we are able to use other materials for either function or aesthetic considerations.

Light Source Review 2025

We've carefully selected two primary light sources to give specifiers a clear choice between exceptional colour quality and maximum efficiency. Learn more about SL90 and SL98.

Disassembly Information

In response to the Ecodesign for Energy Related Products and Energy Information (Lighting Products) Regulations 2021 (1st November 2021), all products now have a Disassembly Information document produced.

Finishing

Stoane Lighting offer a huge flexibility in finishing options. With so much choice it’s important to understand the options, advantages and disadvantages of each approach.

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Technical Jargon

In this area of the website we look at topics from dimming protocols, ATEX directives for luminaires used in explosive environments, metrics for colour rending and light source compliance. Many are daily considerations of a lighting designer and we see it as our job to support specification with our knowledge and experience.

Control

A means for adjusting or controlling the lumen output from a luminaire. We look at DALI, DMX, 0-10V, Mains, Wireless and IoT.

Product Protection

IP rating and IK rating. What do they mean and why are they important.

Cabling and Connectors

There is a huge range of options for cabling and connectors for use with, and integral to, our light fittings.

Efficacy

We look at how light source and luminaire efficacy is different. We also explain LOR and BUG.

ATEX

We explain ATEX directives with product and project examples.

Glare

An important consideration in any lighting design scheme.

CCT

Learn more about Correlated Colour Temperature and tuneable white.

Colour Rendering

This section looks at the Colour Rendering Index (CRI) and TM-30.

Colour Consistency

Learn more about Macadam steps, BBL and SDCM.

Colour Maintenance

A key consideration when looking at the longevity of a lighting design scheme.

Binning

What is LED binning and why is it important.

Photometry

Essential for assessing optical performance of a luminaire for both manufacturers and designers.

Light Distribution

In this section we look at beam angle, field angle and cut off angle.

Measuring Light

In this section we look at lumens, lux, lumen maintenance and lifetime.

Wiring

Series wiring and parallel wiring, what's the difference?

Power Supplies

We look at both constant current and constant voltage power supplies and take a deep dive into volt drop.

Light Source Compliance

An essential consideration for luminaire manufacturers. Learn more about Ecodesign regulations and EPREL.

Part L

An explanation of the United Kingdom Building Regulations for Energy Efficiency, and how it affects light sources.

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