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FAQs - Lighting
2700k warm (Same as the old filament lightbulbs)
3000k warm white
4000k cool white/daylight
The lower the kelvin the warmer the colour is.
The Colour Rendering Index (CRI) is a scale of 0 to 100 that rates the ability of an artificial white light source to accurately display colour to the human eye, when compared with sunlight. Between 80 and 90 CRI is a good range that renders colours quite accurately.
MR16 needs a driver to work
GU10 is a fully enclosed retrofit lamp including the driver
Recessed means a hole slightly smaller than the product will need to be cut out of where the product will be installed.
Surface Mounted means the product will sit on the surface of where its being installed and normally means just a small hole will be drilled behind the product for the electrical wires.
We always recommend updating old Halogen transformers to a dedicated LED transformer when converting to LED lighting. There are significant compatibility issues which can arise if the transformer is not updated.
Transformers for halogen bulbs have a minimum and maximum threshold for the bulb, and LEDs will often come in under that minimum. This can cause various problems, from your bulbs flickering to overheating, shortening their lifespan. The bulbs may be below the minimum draw threshold for the halogen transformer to work at all, resulting in no light being emitted from your new LED’s.
LED transformers usually operate between 0-70W – normally halogen transformers operate between 35-105W – so 35W is the minimum load. For example, using a halogen transformer with a LED G4 capsule bulb at 2W means you’d need to run 18 LED G4’s on one transformer to achieve the minimum load.
The most common in the household is 25/36 degree.
If you are looking to highlight a picture you may want a narrower beam such as 10 degree if you are highlighting from a distance. Always consider looking at the LED datasheet for the beam range. The Soraa 10-degree GU10 and MR16 lamps are Snap System compatible – an innovative accessory range which attaches to the narrow beam lamps via a magnet. The Snap System lenses allow you to increase the beam angles and adapt colour temperatures, for a flexible, fully customisable lighting solution.
There are a few things you need to consider when purchasing new LED bulbs for dimming.
If you are looking for a dimmable lamp check the specifications of the new LED lamp before purchasing.
Ensure your current dimmers are compatible with your new LED lamps (there should be data sheets and dimmer compatibility documents available)
Well-known brands, such as Philips/Ledvance, tend to have been tested with a wider range of dimmers.
Establish the minimum and maximum loads of the dimmer. This will allow you to know how many lights are needed on the circuit.
It is recommended, to ensure the best quality dimming, that old leading-edge dimmers are replaced with the trailing edge as LED tend to prefer this type of dimming protocol
FAQs - Water
To tell which type you need remove your old tap aerator and if its a Male you will see the screw thread on the outside.
If its a female thread you will see the screw thread on the inside.
7lpm for kitchen
5lpm bathroom sink tap, its best not to restrict the flow rate of the bath tap.
3.5lpm closet room
Chrome is shiny, stainless steel is brushed and has a matte look
Taps from Grohe & hansgrohe are German with a 3/8″ connection, they need adapters for UK pipework – 15mm but don’t worry we provide there for you free with every tap.
To help with saving energy when you turn on the tap it starts cold, as you rotate the lever it will start to then feed in the hot.
Please use the links below to find a video on how to replace your filter:
https://pro.grohe.com/30742/planning-your-project/planning-and-mounting-advice/installation-videos/grohe-blue-replacement-of-the-filter/
https://pro.grohe.com/30739/planning-your-project/planning-and-mounting-advice/installation-videos/grohe-blue-capacity-of-the-filter/
https://pro.grohe.com/30707/planning-your-project/planning-and-mounting-advice/installation-videos/
The measurement of the hose is approximately 40cm coming of the tap, varying on how the tap is installed. Full length of the hose is approximately 1425mm.
FAQs - EV (Electric Vehicle)
EV cables can be type 1 or type 2, 16 Amp or 32 Amp and Single or Three Phase.
All these elements play a part in what the cable is capable of delivering to the vehicle.
If I buy a longer EV cable, does it take longer to charge the car? Does a longer or bigger cable push more charge through, more quickly?
No, unfortunately not – the cable’s length makes no difference to charging speeds or charging capability. It’s just a longer length to make it easier to access the charging unit if, for example, you have a longer driveway, and the charging unit is closer to the house.
The type refers to the kind of connection between car and cable.
Type 1 is a five-pin plug with a clip. Type 1 is normally found on EV’s manufactured by Asian brands, with the exception of newer Nissans models.
Type 2 is a seven-pin plug with a flat top edge – this connector is typically found on European and American brands such as BMW .
Yes, as long as the type is correct for that vehicle. For example, a Mini and Range Rover both use type 2, and the same cable could be used to charge both vehicles.
Like any electrical consumable it depends on use and care, but at SaveMoneyCutCarbon we feel with the cost involved they should be covered for 5 years, which is why we are one of the only suppliers in the UK to offer a 5-year warranty.
To protect them from the ever-changing British weather of course – weather damaged pins could cause the cable to malfunction.
Can I leave my cable on the charger when it's not in use? Do I have to unplug the other end when I'm not using it?
You can leave it on the charger, but it’s not advisable. If your charger location is private and inaccessible it will probably be fine. If not, then the cable is open to theft on certain charge points, and it could also potentially allow other people to access your charger and energy – costing you money.
We always recommend to safely store your cable away from the elements and anything else that could damage or take it.
Cables can weigh as much as 5kg, depending on specification.
We recommend a cable bag or tidy to keep them separate from your boot contents, as you may have been charging in the rain, and the last thing you want is to make the entire contents of your boot all wet.