Energy Saving Occupancy Sensors

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Occupant sensors are ceiling mounted switching devices that turn lights on automatically when someone enters a room. Occupancy sensors reduce lighting energy use by turning lights off soon after the person has left the room. They are fully adjustable for the period of time on and to the amount of natural daylight they can be used in (e.g. not used during the day). Occupancy sensors are best used for task lighting applications, such as bathrooms / toilets or office walkways. Click the link to purchase Occupant Sensors online now.

 

Common T8 Fluorescent Tube Wattages

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Fluorescent T8 tubes come in common lengths and wattage. The T8 refers to how many eighths of an inch in the diameter, a T5 is 5/8ths of an inch and a T8 is 8/8ths of an inch. Linear T8 fluorescent tubes should not be confused with compact fluorescent tubes (CFL) which unlike T8 tubes have built in electronics and can be powered directly from the mains. The triphosphor is the internal coating to produce the light colour rendering. Below is the common T8 lengths, click the link to purchase T8 Tubes online now.

  • 15″  length is 15 watt
  • 18″  length is 15 watt
  • 24″  length is 20 watt
  • 30″  length is 25 watt
  • 36″  length is 30 watt
  • 42″  length is 40 watt
  • 48″  length is 40 watt
  • 60″  length is 58 watt

How to clean your light fittings

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  • Turn off the power to the light at the switch
  • Clean metal components with a soft cloth with a liquid soap. Wipe clean and buff with a soft dry cloth.
  • Polish wood components with a cloth and fine furniture polish.
  • Remove the glass shade from the fitting (usually clips into place) then wash by hand in warm soapy water, rinse and wipe dry. Do not put glass shades in a dishwasher!

Low Energy Kosnic LED Lamps

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Kosnic LED GU10

  • Long lamp life -  Kosnic LED’s have an extremely long lifespan in comparison to halogen or CFL lamps. Pro power-spot LED’s are rated at 20,000 to 50,000 hours.
  • Low energy use – LED’s use around 1W to 7W. In comparison to a 25W to 100W incandescent halogen lamp.
  • Investment – Using Kosnic lamps as an alternative to halogen can save business who use lamps on a regular basis. They save up to 80% on energy cost and don’t need replace the lamps every 2,000h’s in comparison to halogen lamps.
  • Cool to the touch – All Kosnic LED’s generate much less heat than the older style halogen lamps, this makes them ideal for fire rated downlights and children’s lighting.
  • Click the link to purchase LED GU10 Lamps online now at lyonlighting.com.

Energy Saving CFL Fluorescent Lamps

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  • Can a energy saving lamp be dimmed? – Yes. Most mass market energy saving bulbs aren’t fully compatible with dimmer switches, however dimmable lamps are available
  • How long before energy saving lamps fully light up? – Most modern energy saving bulbs will take between a few seconds and 2 minutes to warm up to full brightness.
  • Click the link to purchase Low Energy Lamps online now at lyonlighting.com.

Keeping Control of your Fans

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Ceiling fans can be controlled by a means of three methods; pull cords built into the fan, remote controls and wall controllers. Firstly pull cords from fan direct On the majority of ceiling fans there is the option for 3 speed controls of the motor and a on/off for built in lights.

  • Remote controllers are either infra red (IR) or radio frequency (RF). No extra wiring is required to install the remote control unit, it simply plugs into the mains side of the ceiling fan and then plugs into the fan with 2 simple plug connections. They are ideal in situations where it is not possible to use a wall switch or for where pulling the cords is impractical. Click the link to purchase Westinghouse Remote Controls online now.
  • Wall controllers directly replace your AC light switch to control the speed and light on domestic and commercial fans. They fit into standard 16mm wall boxes with an option of speed controller and/or light switch. Please note it is not possible to use both a wall controller and a remote control as the remote unit requires the fan to be set at full speed and the lights on so that it can take over the control of your fan. Click the link to purchase Westinghouse Wall Controllers online now.

Ceiling Fans For the Winter

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  • Yes! Ceiling fans are designed and can be used in the winter. Because hot air rises, warm air ends up trapped higher up on the ceiling, running a ceiling fan in the reverse setting (clockwise) will send this air back down to where it is needed. As the air is circulated heating is more effective and more efficient.