April

08 April, 2008

Steve Buckley explains how the drive to cut carbon footprints has led to DALI lighting control becoming more relevant across the board.

Edinburgh International Conference Centre takes more control of its lighting and save energy

08 April, 2008

Dynalite Europe has installed a lighting-control system incorporating its Mapview energy-management software to replace an existing system in the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

The CFL versus GLS debate

08 April, 2008

Richard Forster delves into the issues comparing compact fluorescent and tungsten-filament lamps — and in doing so challenges conventional perceptions concerning efficiency and mercury.

Ex-Or cuts costs for the London Fire Brigade

08 April, 2008

25% has been lopped off the electricity bill of the main training centre of the London Fire Brigade in Southwark following the installation of Ex-Or lighting controls.

Emergency pack adds emergency lighting capability to Megaman low-energy downlighters

08 April, 2008

Megaman’s emergency pack for use with its integral compact fluorescent lamps incorporates an emergency module, batteries and an LED indicator to provide a system that is easy to connect.

The whats and watts of LED lighting

08 April, 2008

For the first time in over a hundred years, the look and feel of general lighting solutions are poised to change as LED technology develops. Steve Landau sets the scene.

Suspended luminaires provide adjustable light distribution

08 April, 2008

Ridi’s Aida-Vario range of suspended luminaires for recessed ceiling grids is designed to meet the requirements of CIBSE LG3a and LG7 lighting codes. These fittings can be lowered to maximise ceiling illumination or fully recessed.

B&Q does it with Synapsys

08 April, 2008

To optimise the use of natural light in its stores, B&Q has installed the Synapsys IP (SIP) DALI system to integrate DALI (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) lighting devices with the building-management system.

Simmtronic controls the light in Cheapside office development

08 April, 2008

Simmtronic Specs3 fully addressable lighting-control systems are being installed by Haden Young in the Cat A fitout of 150 Cheapside — a 19 000 m2 corporate office development overlooking St Paul’s Cathedral in London.

Cost-effective dimming for fluorescent lighting

08 April, 2008

Hamilton Litestat has added to its GridIt wiring-accessories a 1 to 10 V grid module for use with analogue regulated fluorescent ballasts. This manually operated high-frequency ballast controller provides an effective and economical way to dim fluorescent lamps.

High-pressure sodium lamp has very long life

08 April, 2008

Greenstock now offers a long-life high-pressure-sodium lamp from Aura. It has a 48 000 h life, based on a 12 h switching life. Light output is said to be 22% higher than standard SON lamps at 147 lm/W, with a 15% depreciation over its life.

Efficiency boost for Crompton Modulay recessed luminaires

08 April, 2008

Cooper Lighting & Safety has added high-frequency control gear and triphosphor lamps to the Crompton Modulay range of recessed luminaires to improve energy efficiency.

Nuaire celebrates long service and a people-first culture built over decades

Nuaire has celebrated the exceptional loyalty and dedication of its employees at a long service awards event – a powerful reflection of a workplace culture that has been built and sustained over generations.

New advanced training facility opens to upskill HVAC industry

A new education facility has opened its doors and is set to advance skills and knowledge across the UK’s HVAC industry.

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