Sparks Electrical News February 2020

LIGHTING

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The benefits of LED floodlights F loodlights have become a common feature around homes and commercial spaces. These broad-beamed high-intensity lights are fairly inexpensive, easy to install and come with a variety of benefits. They serve as a security measure by ensuring the exterior of your home or business is well-lit, leaving no dark spots for intruders to hide in. They provide sufficient illumination for you to safely use your braai area and swimming pool when the sun goes down. They also offer the simple functionality of providing you with enough illumination to find your keys and make your way up to your front door without stumbling in the dark. Radiant Lighting has a range of LED floodlights to power the exterior of your property. These are just some of the reasons you may want to invest in one:

electrical fire is reduced. They’re durable: LED floodlights are made of tough materials and can withstand exposure to the elements and drastic changes in temperature. They’re environmentally friendly: No mercury or lead is used in the production of LED floodlights and they do not give out carbon emissions which are harmful to both the environment and your health. They’re available with a motion sensor: Some LED floodlights come equipped with a motion sensor which can detect movement from up to 10 m away. Motion sensor floodlights are a convenient option for those wanting the benefits of a floodlight but only when movement is detected. A floodlight that automatically switches on and off cuts down on electric- ity consumption. It’s also great for security as the sudden flood of light will startle any criminals attempting to enter your property.

They have an impressive lifespan: LED floodlights last almost 10 times longer than incandescent lighting and are known for their longevity. They also give you fair warning that they’re reaching the end of their lifespan by dimming gradually as opposed to abruptly dying. They are energy-efficient: LED floodlights will save you money in the long run because they use less electricity. This ultimately leads to a lower electricity bill and also plays a part in reducing your carbon footprint. They don’t emanate heat: In comparison to standard bulbs, LEDs don’t waste heat which allows them to conserve a large amount of electricity. This also means they do not contribute to a rise in temperatures where they are placed, making them ideal for cold storage facilities. The absence of heat makes them a safe option because the risk of an

Enquiries: www.radiant.co.za

The Who’s Who of the sector: top global brands at Light + Building 2020 S ome 2,700 exhibitors will be presenting their new products at Light + Building, the world’s largest trade fair for lighting and building ser- vices technology, in Frankfurt am Main from 8-13 March 2020. They include numerous international leading brands in the fields of lighting, security tech- nology and electrotechnology, as well as home and building automation. These well-known suppliers will be showcasing ground-breaking technologies and innovative products designed to increase the efficiency of buildings and improve the user experience, as well as satisfying security requirements. With a strapline of ‘Connecting. Pioneering. Fascinating.’, Light + Building 2020 offers a unique and comprehensive overview of the current market. To complement the trade exhibition, there are numerous events, special shows, guided tours and specialist forums. The themes covered include, amongst others, Progressive Electric Charging Infrastructure, Building Information Modeling (BIM), innovative servicemodels and Functional Aesthetics. The world’s leading trade fair in its field, Light + Building encompasses all electronically controlled building services and seeks to promote integrated building planning in both domestic dwellings and commercial premises. In this, the show’s twentieth anniversary year, there is a special role for digitalisation and networks involving various different trades. One of the major areas of emphasis at Light + Building 2020 concerns current design trends in the lighting market. A host of exhibitors will be showcasing their innovative ranges of design- orientated and decorative lamps and luminaires, both for domestic dwellings and commercial premises. To complete this section, there is a large selection of technical lighting components and accessories. The presence of well-known companies such as Artemide, Bega, Erco, Fagerhult Group, Flos, Iguzzini, Martinelli Luce, Nimbus, Nordeon Group, Osram, Samsung, Seoul Semiconductor, Schréder, Signify, Tobias Grau, Trilux, Vibia Lighting and Zero indicates the extensive range of lighting products at Light + Building.

Enquiries: www.light-building.com

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FEBRUARY 2020