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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.

Outdoor lighting guide

Security, safety and function should all play a role in the way you choose to design your outdoor lighting.    Outdoor lighting can take advantage of...

Indoor lighting guide

The biggest concern with indoor lighting is how to balance daylight with functional, decorative artificial light. Good indoor lighting blends artificial light with daylight.Interior lighting...
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...

How to clean light switches

Light switches are one of the most touched — and least cleaned — surfaces in your home. Over time, they collect fingerprints, grime and bacteria, especially in high-traffic areas like kitchens, bathrooms and hallways. Giving your switches a regular clean keeps them looking good and helps maintain a more hygienic home.

How to clean light globes

Light globes are easy to forget in a regular cleaning routine—but over time, they collect dust, bugs and grime that can reduce their brightness and efficiency. Cleaning your globes is a quick and simple task that can help extend their lifespan and improve the look and feel of your home.

Lighting maintenance

Lighting plays a crucial role in both the functionality and comfort of your home. But even the most energy-efficient lights won’t perform well — or safely — if they’re not properly maintained. Dusty fittings, flickering globes and worn-out switches don’t just affect visibility. They can also lead to higher energy costs and potential safety hazards.

MEPS and LCA labels

When you're shopping for appliances, heating, cooling or lighting products, you're not just buying for today — you're investing in the long-term performance and efficiency of your home. That’s where energy labelling systems like MEPS and LCA labels come in.

BCA lighting restrictions

When renovating, it’s important to understand the Building Code of Australia (BCA) lighting requirements to ensure your project complies with regulations and meets energy efficiency standards. These rules set limits on how much lighting power (watts per square metre) you can use inside and outside your home.

How to recycle fluorescent globes

Fluorescent globes — including compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and long-tube fluorescents — were once a popular energy-saving lighting option in Australian homes. But while they use less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs, they come with one major drawback: they contain mercury.
Phase out of incandescent light globes

Phase out of incandescent light globes

The difference between an efficient light globe and an inefficient one is amazing. To prevent unnecessary waste, inefficient incandescent GLS globes are being phased...
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