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01 February 2012 Efficient, eco-friendly LED technology - the future of green lighting

Improving energy efficiency and reducing consumption is a growing concern in South Africa, driven not only by dramatically increased utility costs but also by a global trend towards environmental consciousness. Lighting is one area that consumes a large amount of electricity. Compact fluorescent light bulbs have become increasingly popular because they offer improved energy efficiency. However...

28 September 2011 Lightweight systems to mould interior spaces

Interiors have always been seen as the canvas for the décor and design of a space – and the canvas for a décor scheme needs to be as functionally superior as possible to create the best interiors solution.  GypWall walling systems from Saint-Gobain Gyproc are the market leaders in lightweight construction solutions, offering superior acoustic and thermal performance and versatile enough...

14 September 2011 400 000 CFLs for metro municipality

Tyronne Ferndale (right) from Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, and Prevan Moodley from Actom Electrical Products Actom Electrical Products, the Actom group’s electrical equipment wholesaler, landed its biggest ever order for lamps recently when Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality (NMBM) awarded it the contract to supply 400 000 spiral compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) for distribution to householders in the municipality. Add a comment...

15 July 2011 Style and functionality in switches and sockets

Among the sophisticated materials available in the Arteor range of cover plates are brushed steel and marine leather.The new range of Arteor electrical switches, controls and related wiring devices available from Legrand South Africa combines stylish design and leading-edge technology to support flexibility in commercial and residential environments. Arteor meets the requirements of the most basic electrical functions as well as complicated automation tasks. The range is compatible with local and internatio...

15 July 2011 Using spotlights to optimise space

Spotlights are versatile fittings and especially suitable for activity-intense areas like kitchens.The traditional method of lighting a room – a single central pendant light hanging from the ceiling – typically makes for a very stark lighting scheme with little atmosphere. Melissa Davidson from The Lighting Warehouse says, “There are many ways of creating atmosphere using carefully planned lighting systems, but one of the most cost-effective and efficient ways is to plan your lightin...

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