Bayonet cap (BC) light mounts
These push-and-turn mount types are hold the globe in via small bayonet pins, and are very common in Australian homes.
Even if they don't...
Light mounting types
Different light bulb mountings are designed to work with different types of globes. Find out more about the different types..
Different light bulbs typically require...
Will switching to different globes save you money?
Newer globe types may be cheaper to run, but they're also more expensive to buy. Is switching worth the effort?
Depending on your usage, changing...
Light globe comparison guide
Lighting plays a crucial role in any home renovation, influencing not just the look and feel of your space but also your energy bills and environmental impact. With the wide variety of light globes available today, it can be confusing to know which option best suits your needs while also complying with Australian regulations.
Ballasts
While not technically light bulbs, ballasts are a necessary hardware for fluorescent globes and affect the way they operate.
Not all lights are created equal....
OLED panel lighting
While still a few years off, OLED lighting panels offer a great deal of promise as an artificial light source for the home.
OLED lighting...
Fluorescent tubes
Fluorescent tubes provide a cool, functional and relatively energy efficient way to light large spaces.
Fluorescent tube lighting is popular in offices.
Fluorescent tubes are most...
Halogen globes
These types of globe offer bright, white light, which is ideal task lighting and fantastic as a reading light.
Halogen globes are more efficient and...
Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs)
These lamps are more efficient, readily available and burn far cooler that conventional incandescents and halogen globes.
A compact fluorescent lamp, or 'CFL' for short.
Compact...
Are downlights a fire hazard?
Downlights are a popular lighting choice in modern Australian homes, but installing them without care can pose a real fire risk. These compact fittings often sit snugly in your ceiling cavity, right where insulation, timber and other combustible materials live. So, how do you make sure your stylish lighting doesn’t turn into a smouldering problem?