Lighting
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› A-rated bulbs
It makes financial sense to switch to A-rated bulbs
Replace seven incandescent bulbs with A-rated equivalents and save 67 Euros per year. That’s the key message in the Trust’s energy saving campaign launched on 16 October 2006.
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› LEDs
LEDs are energy efficient light sources with a long lifetime
LEDs are small electronic semi-conductor chips which radiate light when current flows through them. They come in both coloured and white versions and typically use 0.1-5 watts.
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› Other bulbs
Other bulbs
Halogen and incandescent bulbs.
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› Lighting systems
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› Lighting control
Motion and dusk sensors
Motion and dusk sensors, and clock timers switch lights on and off when there is movement, when it gets dark, or at set times.
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› Lighting myths
Persistent myths about energy saving bulbs and fluorescent lamps
A-rated energy saving bulbs give out cold light, and fluorescent lamps cause migraines. These are a couple of classic lighting myths that you might have encountered. Find out here if they can be confirmed or denied.
Page last updated 06.10.2008