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7 Top Tips for Installing Outdoor Landscape Lighting Around Your Home

Design for Style & Security: From Garden Path Lighting to Pool Illumination Australia has amazing weather which is why we love finding ways to extend the ‘opening hours’ of our outside areas. Plus, landscape lighting helps to boost security and property values. There are outdoor lighting solutions for every scenario. When it comes to installing landscape lighting, you can install some yourself while others must be wired by an electrician. From quaint garden path lighting to underwater pool illumination, you are only limited by your imagination! Read on for some brilliant outdoor lighting tips. Installing Landscape Lighting First thing’s first, do you want to do the installation yourself or are you happy to bring in an electrician? There are pros and cons to doing it yourself and hiring a professional. Let’s take a look. DIY Landscape Lighting DIY landscape lighting is possible, but it has limits. The advantage is that it is normally portable so long as you can maintain access to power. The downside is that portable light systems do not have a long lifespan and can be easily damaged. Wired Landscape Lighting Hard wired lights (connected to your home’s electricity) are waterproof and protected from damage because they are underground. Although hiring an electrician is more expensive, the systems last a lot longer. Solar options are also available for wired outdoor lighting so you can stay on top of your energy costs. Wired lighting looks sleek because wiring and power sources are completely hidden(*1). Smart Outdoor Lighting Smart systems give you the freedom to: • Set timers and schedules. • Dim or brighten lights. • Easily switch systems on or off. Perhaps you would like your deck lights to turn on as you open your back door? Or maybe you have a party themed lighting program you would like to be able to easily flick on when guests arrive? You can also set your lights to turn on or off while you are out and about(*2). The options are endless! 7 Top Tips: Lighting From the Garden Path to the Pool If you are looking at your yard and wondering where you should start, these tips will help you with your plan. If lighting designs aren’t for you, some electricians, such as Lightspeed Electrical offer professional lighting designs. All you need to do is flick the switch after they have completed the design and installation and enjoy your new yard. • Decide what you want to achieve with your design, i.e., security, ambience, a certain mood, or style(*3). • Layer lighting types (without overdoing it)(*4). • Do not forget your hardscapes. Using up or down lighting on interest textures (such as brickwork) looks brilliant(*5). • Do you want an electrician to do the installation, or do you want to do it yourself? Knowing this in advance will ensure you choose fixtures that are suitable and can plan accordingly. If you are doing it yourself, how will you power the lights? • Conceal the lighting source (power cables, wires, solar panels) as much as possible. This keeps the design clean and free of clutter(*1). • Add some pops of colour to add interest. • Always consider how lighting may impact your neighbours and the local wildlife. Extend the opening hours of your outside areas with a beautiful lighting design. From the driveway and front entrance to garden paths, pools, decks, and enchanting gardens – lighting options are endless. References *1. Emerson, J. Lamps Plus Professionals. 2021. *2. Philips. Philips Hue: Smart Outdoor Lighting. 2021. *3. Lightspeed Electrical. Industrial & Commercial Lighting Designers & Electrical Installations. 2021. *4. Better Homes and Gardens. The Secrets to Fabulous Outdoor Lighting. 2016. *5. Architecture and Design. 10 Outdoor Lighting Designs. 2020.  

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Electrical Commercial and Residential Ceiling Fan Installation in Sydney

Do You Need The Biggest Big Ass Ceiling Fans for Your Premises? As energy bills soar and energy awareness increases, Australians are developing a newfound appreciation for ceiling fans. Ceiling fans have been revived! They now add to décor rather than being an eyesore. If you go to just about any industrial or commercial premises (and many homes), you will see installations of giant fans. They are usually made by Big Ass Fans Australia. Yes, you read that right. Big Ass Fans Australia is their name. Electric Ceiling Fan or Central Air Conditioning? What to Install? A lot can be said about built-in ceiling fans and air conditioners (both good and bad). Let’s explore the pros and cons of each before introducing you to Big Ass Fans. Cooling: A big advantage of air conditioning units (AC) is that they cool down the air in your home. Ceiling fans cool down a localised area only. Health: According to the Lung Foundation Australia(*1), dry air from ACs can cause respiratory problems and trigger respiratory diseases. Ceiling fans are less problematic for your health and enable you to acclimatise more naturally. Cost: Based on our experience, ceiling fan installations are much cheaper than AC installations. Canstar(*2) crunched the numbers on running costs. • Air-conditioners cost between 0.25c and 0.95c per hour to run and use 3500 watts(*2,3). • Ceiling fans cost between 0.02c and 0.05c per hour and use between 30 and 50 watts(*2,3). How much extra would it cost to run your Air Conditioning and ceiling fan eight hours per day over three months? • Air Conditioning = An extra $168 to $638. • Ceiling fan = An extra $13 to $33. Bigass Fan Installation Service in Sydney and Woollongong Big Ass Fans are the world’s biggest-selling fans(*4). They are high quality, aesthetic, energy-efficient and for us, they are easy to install. Next time you are at Bunnings, look up. They use these fans to ventilate and cool their warehouses with great success. There is also a small fan range for homes. We have relocated and installed various Big Ass Fans for our clients – including during a mammoth project for Australia Post. We hire a crane to reach the ceiling of the space so we can comfortably (and safely) complete the installation. Types of Ceiling Fans Budget, general-purpose fans are usually powder-coated metal. They are prone to corrode in coastal locations, so opt for stainless steel blades that can withstand the salty air in Sydney. Timber bladed fans cost more but are much quieter making them ideal for bedrooms and offices. Higher-end, more costly ceiling fans are designed to operate almost silently. For the quietest and smoothest operation, look for ‘cathedral’ rather than ‘bell’ canopies. These fans are designed to minimise wobbling – and therefore noise. What Size Fan Do I Need? Fan sizes vary to suit different sized spaces(*5). The fan blades should be at least 0.8m from your walls and at least 2.1m above the floor. Below are some guides to help you. Room size and blade diameter • 3m2 room = 750 – 900mm blade. • 3m2 to 4.4m2 rooms = 900-1100mm blade. • 4m2to 7.7m2 rooms = 1200mm blade. • 7m2 to 12.2m2 rooms = 1200-1400mm blade. You will need a licensed electrician for your fan installation. Do not hesitate to contact us to help you get ready for Summer! References *1. Lung Foundation Australia. Bronchiectasis: Air conditioners. 2021. *2. Lopez-Vito, TJ. How Much Electricity Does My Air Conditioner Use? Canstar Blue. 2020. *3. Ceiling Fans Direct. Ceiling Fans vs. Air Conditioning: Electricity Use. 2014. *4. Big Ass Fans. Home. 2021. *5. Parbury, J. Ceiling fans 101: a Guide to Choosing the Right One. Homes to Love. 2021.

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Electrician Design, Industrial Electrician
Electrical Design Full Installation, Industrial and Commercial Lighting Electrician. Notre Dame University Library Lighting

Industrial & Commercial Lighting Designers & Electrical Installations

Electrician Lighting Project Design – Supply (Inc. Custom Products) – Installation Sydney For over 20 years, Lightspeed Electrical have consistently provided premium lighting design and installation services across Sydney. From office buildings, university libraries, commercial boutique retailers, bustling industrial warehouses and more. Read on to learn about: • What is involved in preparing a lighting design report? • What lighting designers do? • What to expect in your lighting design document? Industrial and Commercial Electrical Lighting Design and Installation Lighting designs provide a comprehensive overview of the proposed lighting for the building. We prepare lighting designs as a part of our service to all our clients and offer tailored services from lighting concept, design to installation. Some clients engage us to do designs or installation – or both. • Complete project design using the latest lighting design software. • Supply of all lamps, fittings, fixtures, wires, and cabling. • Professional and safe Installation. • Value-for-money service. • Experienced electricians. What do Lighting Designers do? Small to large, commercial, or industrial – lighting designers are essential when: • Building. • Expanding. • Doing refurbishments. From technical data and calculations to sourcing appropriate products and components, lighting designs comprehensively cover every aspect of the lighting project. The core tasks for lighting designers can be broken into two parts. 1. Practical. 2. Aesthetic. Practical Components in Lighting Design The first priority is to identify the type of lighting to be used and how much will be required. How the building will be used correlates with minimum requirements for adequate lighting. By law, lighting designers must provide LUX levels to comply with the Building Code of Australia (BCA). The BCA lists minimum levels of brightness for specific spaces. For example, office spaces must have at least 320 LUX(*1). This ensures workers can complete their work in a safe, healthy and productive environment. Lighting Design Aesthetics Ambience, mood, and style can all be dramatically altered with a new lighting plan. With incredible advancements in technology and optics, we can illuminate with colour, shapes, low, medium, and high light(*2). The possibilities are endless, and the only limit is the imagination. Efficiency and Sustainability Office lighting generally accounts for 30% of power usage(*3). There are many highly efficient options for lighting on the market. Carefully engineered lighting plans can lead to reduced energy costs and increase the building’s green rating(*4). Talk to a lighting designer about options for: • Increasing efficiency. • Reducing running costs. What to Expect in Your Lighting Design Report What should you expect in your lighting design report? Below is a list of the most common elements of a lighting design report. • The types of lighting proposed for installation. • The exact number of lights and their placement. • Lighting simulations – 2D plans and 3D view of the lighting plan. • LUX (brightness) levels. • The total luminosity of all lamps. • Power (wattage) to run the lighting once installed. If you only need the lighting design and not the installation, we can help you with that. Contact Lightspeed Electrical to get your lighting design underway. What Sets Lightspeed Electrical Apart From the Rest? • The wealth of experience gained over the past 20 years. • Flexibility and adaptability. • Thinking outside the box, i.e., getting a formula one spray painter to custom paint fixtures when no one else could. • Ability to take on even the most daunting challenges and deadlines. • Unparalleled attention to detail. • Eye for lighting design. • Comprehensive knowledge of lighting design software, products and building code requirements. Would you like to see work we have completed that covers lighting design, supply, and professional installation? Head over to the work we completed at the Notre Dame University library in Sydney.   References *1. Occupational Health Services Australia. Lighting Survey. 2017 *2. Sonneman, R in Bernard, M. Architectural Lighting: Opportunities for Innovation. Architect Magazine. 2021. *3. Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency. Tenancy Lighting. Australian Government. Nd. *4. Annesley, B. Lighting the Way Through the ‘Green’ Building Rating Maze. Sustainability Matters. 2009. Follow my blog with Bloglovin

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Replacing Electrical Wiring in House

Licenced & Insured Electricians for Electrical Rewiring of Your House Have Your Whole House Safely Rewired Room by Room Across Sydney When is rewiring of your whole house necessary? How do you find the right electrician? Rewiring houses and buildings increase safety, better support modern appliances and equipment and if you are selling, showing that the buyer does not need to budget a whole house rewire could be a great selling point. Rewire to increase: • Safety. • Efficiency. • The amount of money in your pocket. Rewiring before old and faulty wires cause damage will save you money. Be proactive with the electricity running through your home, office, or workplace. We recently completed a total rewire of a home in Marrickville that was without power. Scroll down to find out what had happened and how we got our clients back up and running. The best-case scenario if something goes wrong with old wiring is that the structure’s lights flicker on or off or the building loses power. The worst-case scenario – and one that is not uncommon, is preventable and tragic, is a fatality(*1). Complete Rewiring of Commercial and Industrial Buildings Rewiring does not stop with houses. All buildings, factories and warehouses must be regularly inspected and have rewiring completed when necessary. Even Buckingham Palace has had their old and dangerous Vulcanised Indian Rubber (VIR) wiring replaced!(*2). NB: The video of Buckingham Palace’s rewiring clearly shows VIR which may be helpful for people reading this blog. Video link: https://youtu.be/XH1sGlo3s2o When is Rewiring the Whole House Necessary? The first thing you should consider when working out if your house needs rewiring is when it was built. If it was built in the 1980s or earlier, it is definitely worth getting a licenced electrician to review the wiring. This is because: Newer types of wiring are safer and longer-lasting. The coating around old wiring degrades over time. This means that the wires may no longer be insulated. Some old installation methods placed wires on beams inside roof cavities. This means, if you or a tradesman need to go up into the roof, they could knock the wires or be electrocuted if they are worn(*1). If you are purchasing a property, ask the seller or real estate if there are any ‘certificates of compliance of electrical work’ available for you to view(*3). If there are, you will be able to clearly see what electrical installations and rewiring have and have not been done. How do You Find the Right Electrician? Experience: When researching electricians, be sure to check or ask if they have experience doing whole-house rewiring. Ask them questions about the process, how long they expect the job to take and what you can do to prepare the house before they arrive. Licencing: Electricians working on your property must be licenced(*4). You can ask them for their licence number and check it on the NSW Service website. Insured: Always ask your electrical contractor, if they hold insurance. Marrickville Home Without Power We were asked to inspect a property in Marrickville urgently, as the client had no power. Our team promptly went to investigate the property. Upon arrival, we noticed that the overhead power lines (providing mains power) were not intact where they entered the house. Upon speaking with the client, they informed us that electrical contractors were onsite the previous night working to rectify the problem. They did not reconnect the power to the house and informed the client they would need to find a local electrician to inspect and install new wiring where needed. Inspection Once inspected, it came to our attention that the cables were around 50 years old! The connections to the house were also ancient, which explained why there had been the incident. A Dangerous Combination The storm from the night before had made for the perfect conditions for water to get into the connections and cause them to explode. Providing a Solution We shared what we had found with the client and explained that it was no simple task of just re-joining the cables. They would have to be upgraded to today’s standards. We supplied a price that they were happy with and we started immediately. Getting the Job Done The old mains were pulled out, along with the outdated switchboard which uncovered more of the hazardous cable. During the rewiring process, we discovered this cable was running the power for the whole house. We replaced the old mains with new ones and had the client up and running with power by the end of the day. However, the worst was not yet over. We have a duty of care which we take very seriously to ensure all our clients are safe. In this situation, the cable running the house was not optimal for a safe environment. We undertook some mandatory testing, and unsurprisingly, the cables did not pass the tests. They were just waiting for a time to a fault – just like the mains to the house. The client agreed that it was best to replace the cables, and so that is what we did. Rewires of old houses are generally quite arduous. However, this required urgent attention once we discovered the horrific state of the cables. A Successful and Safe Completion We systematically went through replacing every cable, every light, switch, and PowerPoint. By the end of the project, the client had a completely new electrical installation. It was now safe for us to leave the premises knowing that everything was safe, secure and in perfect working order. Projects like this make us proud to be the electrician of choice for Sydney residents. Contact us today to have your house or business wiring looked at. References *1. Coroners Court of Victoria. Inquest Into the Death of David William Herbert Spence. File No. 801/2010. 2010. *2. The Royal Family. Rewiring Buckingham Palace. YouTube video. 2018. *3. NSW Fair Trading. Electrical Compliance Requirements. NSW Government. 20201. *4. Service NSW. Check a Builder or Tradesperson

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LED Downlight Installation in Recessed Ceiling

LED Downlight Installation in Recessed Ceiling by a Local Electrician Lightspeed Electrical recently undertook a project consisting of a complete strip-out of all existing installed halogen downlight fittings, followed by the installation of LED downlights. There are many reasons why you should consider changing your lights to LED (Light-emitting Diode). Here are some of the main benefits: 1. Long Operational Life Perhaps the most beneficial aspect of LED lighting is its outstanding longevity. This type of lighting can last up to an incredible 100,000 hours – meaning it can be up to 20 years or longer before they need to be replaced. With continuous use (if they were never turned off), LEDs would last you around 11 years. At 50% operation, they would need to be replaced after 22 years. For typical usage – about 8 hours per day – it would be 20 years before a replacement was necessary. What makes LED lighting last so long? They work very differently from standard lighting – it’s not typical for LEDs to burn out like standard lightbulbs, and their power output is considerably lower. This also means… 2. LEDs are Exceptionally Energy Efficient If you’re considering installing downlights, you’ll be pleased to know that LEDs use very little energy when compared to the amount of light they provide. In comparison to traditional light bulbs, LED lighting provides an estimated 80-90% energy efficiency. In terms of electricity used, around 80% is converted into light, with only 20% lost in the form of heat and other types of energy. Essentially, LED lighting has an output of 80% light and 20% heat, whereas incandescent lighting is the opposite – the energy output of traditional lighting is 20% light and 80% heat. Let’s take a look at the figures in terms of your energy bill: If the lighting portion of your electricity bill was $100 when using traditional lighting, you’d be paying $80 to heat your room through your lightbulbs! Only $20 of your lighting bill would be used to light the same room. However, when using LED lighting, the same amount of light produced would only cost you $20 – while also saving you $80! This energy efficiency added to the long lifespan of LED lighting means you save an incredible amount of money in the long run. 3. LED Lighting is Environmentally Friendly Unlike traditional lighting, LED lights do not use toxic chemicals to work. Standard fluorescent lighting typically contains many chemicals and materials such as mercury, which is incredibly toxic to the environment. LED lighting is also 100% recyclable, which helps you to drastically reduce your overall carbon footprint. The longevity of LEDs can also contribute to a greener future as using them instead of incandescent lightbulbs reduced the need for producing less efficient traditional lightbulbs. 1 LED lightbulb can replace around 25 incandescent lightbulbs. So, when you’re installing LED downlights, you’re also saving the environment. 4. LEDs Are Incredibly Durable LEDs are made of highly durable components which makes them extremely rugged and able to withstand the roughest of conditions. They’re shock, vibration and impact-resistant, making them the ideal choice for outdoor lighting systems in a wide variety of situations. 5. Almost No UV Emissions Because LEDs produce very little infrared light and almost zero UV emissions, they are suitable for heat-sensitive goods, and for the illumination of UV-sensitive objects in a range of locations such as art galleries, museums and archaeological sites. 6. Flexible Lighting Design Due to their diverse nature, LEDs can be formed into any shape you can think of – making them a truly dynamic solution to a variety of illumination needs. Fantastic lighting effects can be achieved through well-designed LED lighting systems, with the ability to dynamically control colour, light and distribution of LEDs to create almost any effect you could ask for. Additionally, LED illumination can be used to create mood lighting, and the effect is already being used in classrooms, aeroplanes, and countless other locations. The use of LEDs for mood lighting is expected to be seen throughout our daily lives in only a matter of years. 7. LEDs Can Withstand Extreme Temperatures While fluorescent lighting can be affected by low temperatures, LEDs are considerably more resilient to both extreme cold and heat. This makes them ideal for a variety of settings such as freezer rooms, outdoor winter settings, and so on. 8. Focused Dispersement of Light Much higher efficiency of application can be achieved with LED lighting compared to traditional lighting. Light can be directed to and focused on a specific location without the need for external reflectors, resulting in much higher efficiency of the application. 9. Instant Light and Frequent Switching Many traditional lighting systems take a moment to ‘warm up’ before they are fully operational – but not so with LEDs. LED lighting is immediately fully operational the moment it is switched on, making it the ideal solution for many infrastructure lighting systems such as signal and traffic lights. Also, unlike traditional lighting that is affected by frequent on and off switching, the lifespan and effectiveness of LEDs are unaffected by such frequent switching. 10. LEDs Can be Run on Low-Voltage Power Supplies As LED illumination only requires a low-voltage power supply to run, they are great for use in outdoor settings, such as situations where solar energy is chosen or even necessary.

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