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Saturday, 04 September 2010
 
 
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Energy Savings


According to the American Lighting Association, lighting uses 12 - 15% of the electricity consumed in an average home.

Suggested ways to use lighting more efficiently are:

  1. Turn lights off when you don't need them.
  2. Use dimmers to save energy
  3. Turn outdoor lighting on and off automatically

CentraLite makes it easy to turn off lights that aren't needed and to ensure that all lights are off when you leave your home each day. Most light fittings can be programmed to a preset dim rate which not only saves electricity but extends bulb life.

See how CentraLite can help stretch your energy dollars as well as extendbulb life in your home!

Effect of Dimming on Electricity and Incandescent Light Bulbs

Lights dimmed
Electrical Savings
Extends Bulb Life
10%
10%
2X
25%
20%
4X
50%
40%
20X
75%
60%
>20%
Note: If lights are dimmed 10% is virtually indistinguishable to the naked eye.

Further energy savings can be achived as thermostats, water or electric heaters etc. can be connected to the CentraLite System. Programming can be set to run these electrical fittings on a schedule, switching them on when needed most by using CentraLite's astronomical clock.
 
 
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