Clipsal Dimmers
Clipsal dimmers used for halogen downlights and LED downlights are considerably different. The 3 types of clipsal dimmers are leading edge (for halogen lights and iron core transformers), universal dimmers (suitable for any lighting except compact fluros), and finally trailing edge dimnmers (for halogen lighting with electronic transformers). So when purchasing your lights and dimmers […]
LED and Halogen Downlight updates.
With the latest hikes in electricity most consumers are paying more attention to energy ratings on their electrical items. Lately I have noticed an large increase in people making the change from halogen downlights to LED light fittings. The initial cost is considerable but if you do the calcs over for 5 years, keeping in […]
How can I save money on the amount of electricity I use around my home?
Cleaning is a big thing. Regularly remove the dust from heaters, air conditioners, exhaust fans, ceiling fans etc. this will improve the efficiency with which the motor/appliance will operate. In short, it will use less electricity to produce its optimum result of heating, sucking, blowing etc. Then there’s the more common information which you’ve probably […]
What’s the difference between a fuse, a circuit breaker and a safety switch?
A fuse is the old fashion way to protect against overloading your circuits. A circuit breaker is a modern way to do the same thing with more accuracy. It also provides an easier way to restore power by simply flicking the switch. A safety switch, or RCD (residual current device) protects against current leaking to […]
Energy Efficient Lighting
Switching to energy-efficient lighting is one of the easiest and most cost-effective things you can do to reduce energy use – you could halve your household lighting costs. Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) only use around 20 per cent of the energy to produce the same amount of light as an incandescent light globe and last between 4 and 10 […]
LED Lighting Benefits
LED Lighting Benefits Explained Lets get the benefits of LED Lighting on the table to make it easier for you to understand why moving to LED is simply the right choice. Not only for you in terms of savings but our planet as well. Get 7 STAR Home Energy Efficiency Rating. LED Lights have a […]
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