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Looking to upgrade your home and office with new electricals? At Maplin, we've got you covered.
We offer Smart Bulbs in a range of sizes: E14, E27, E28, B22 and GU10. Make sure you check the fitting you need!
Our Indoor Lighting range offers solutions such as strip lighting, wall and ceiling options and even cabinet lighting for your furniture.
Spruce up your garden and outside spaces with our Outdoor Lighting collection. We've got everything from solar garden lights to fixed wall and ground lighting. There's also Portable Lighting to light up those darker spaces.
Still can't find what you need? Check out our Lighting Accessories category to find remote controlled plugs, PIR sensors and more to compliment your lighting setup.
Be kind to the planet and harness the power of the sun with our Solar Power range.
Miles away from the nearest plug socket? Too many devices and not enough sockets? Our Extension Leads & Reels are the solution!
During the warmer summer months, check out our Fans and Air Conditioners to keep cool. When the temperature drops, be sure to explore our wide range of Heating options to keep your home warm when it's cold outside.
Getting ready to go abroad? Check out our Travel Adapters to keep your devices powered up wherever you go.
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Which Bulb Fitting Do I Need?
Blown a bulb? Thinking of switching to LED lighting? Want to add smart control to your lights? Whatever your reason for searching for a new bulb, it’s important to know what size fitting you need for the bulbs you’re replacing. If you’re not sure what you need, check out our handy guide to buying the best bulb for you.
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The capacity of power banks are commonly measured in milliampere hours (mAh). As a general rule, the bigger the number, the more energy charge the powerbank can store and the longer it will work before needing to be recharged.
Ideal for use in and around your home or to run electronics while you're out and about, power stations provide power for your off-grid activities.
They often feature multiple output options, such as USB and high-capacity 12V connectivity.
Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS) provide emergency backup power when the main power source fails. This makes it ideal for protecting hardware such as computers to prevent a loss of data.
The average lifespan of an LED is up to 50,000 hours - 50 times longer than a traditional incandescent lightbulb.
You can learn more about the benefits of LED lighting here.
Smart lights connect wirelessly via WiFi or Bluetooth. Some require a separate hub, while others can be controlled via an app on your smartphone.
When replacing a bulb, it's important to know what type of fitting you need for the replacement.
E14 / E27
Also known as Edison caps, they resemble a screw shape with the number referring to the diameter of the fitting.
B22
Bayonet bulbs use a twist and lock motion to install. Unlike the Edison caps, they instead feature two prongs on either side.
GU10
These are commonly used for spotlights in kitchens or bathrooms. They connect via two pins on the base of the bulb.
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