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Lighting

A complete guide on how to plan and choose lighting for your home. Learn about energy efficiency, lighting regulations, daylighting techniques, LEDs and more.

BCA lighting restrictions

Regulations exist in Australia to determine how much electricity you're allowed to use for lighting in your home, based on floor areas. Find out...

MEPS and LCA labels

Find out what those labels and symbols on light globes actually mean, and how to interpret them to your advantage.   The MEPS lable (left) and...
Lighting maintenance

Lighting maintenance

There's not a whole lot to maintaining lighting, but a little effort once in a while can make a pretty significant difference. Learn more...
Cleaning a light globe

How to clean light globes

Light globes, particularly those outside, can lose a significant amount of light output if not cleaned regularly.   Regularly cleaning globes can improve your lighting.   Improving...
Light switch

How to clean light switches

Cleaning light switches is not difficult, and is perfectly safe provided that you do it the right way.   Turn electricity off at the mains before...
Light globe types

Light globe types

Different types of globes offer different advantages in different situations. Choosing the wrong type can easily cost you much more in the long run. The...
Dimmer switch

Dimmers

Dimmers allow you to adjust the intensity of your lights, which can save you money and improve the look of your home.   Dimmers are a...
Motion sensor

Motion sensors

Allowing your lights to be controlled by motion sensors can save you money, and also make your home more secure.    Motion sensors are a cheap...
Dimmer switch

Lighting controls and switches

Switches, dimmers and automated controls allow you to add many extra dimensions to your home's lighting design. Lighting is fundamental in creating an appropriate atmosphere...
Weatherproof fluorescent light mount

Weatherproof and underwater light mountings

Specially sealed mounts to prevent water from coming into contact with electric lighting circuitry.   Weatherproof mountings help protect lights from water. When planning a lighting system...
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