Energy saving tips for Lighting around the home

• Green-i Movement sensors, time delay switches etc. all improve lighting efficiency, eliminating manual operation of lighting in the household is very important and convenient.

• Dimmers allow you to only use what level of lighting you require at any time and so control the amount of energy you use. (Dimmers cannot be used with most CFLs).

• Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) use 80% less electricity and last up to 10 times longer than ordinary light-bulbs - you should try install more in your home?

• Always remember to properly avail of daylight, when getting out of bed in the mornings try opening the curtains rather than turning on the lights!

• Dust & dirt can reduce lamp efficiency by 20-25%.

• Missing or dead lamps, defective wiring or broken blinds result in poor lighting performance. Repair & replace with low energy type lamps.

• Switch Distribution distribute the full range of CP Electronics energysaving controls to the electrical industry. Contact us at sales@switch.ie for further information or see www.energysavers.ie