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Keep up to dateAnsell Lighting has launched Twistlock, a range of luminaires designed to ease lamp replacement and to cater for halogen lamps and LEDs.
The lamp is held in place by a secure twist and lock system. The range includes 35mm (20W) and 50mm (50W) versions in a selection of downlights, low-voltage lamps and adjustable wall-wash luminaires.
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