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T
he recently launched Eurolux LED strip lights are durable, versatile, energy efficient,
waterproof and easy to install. Whether for residential or commercial use, this is a
cost effective lighting option with varied application possibilities.
Describing the strip lights as ribbons of imbedded LEDs, Shaun Bouchier, director at
Eurolux
, says it is an ideal lighting solution for those hard-to-reach places. Adding that
these lights are commonly used in lighting applications such as wall features, stairs,
shelves, cupboards, advertising, retail and hospitality decorations. “The strip lights are
easy to install and flexible, you really can mount them anywhere in no time.They are not
only extremely energy efficient but also waterproof, adding a touch of flair to any space.”
These inexpensive and long-lasting lights are designed to cast no shadows and of-
fer a seamless glow. Eurolux’s range comes in a variety colours including blue, green,
pink, purple, red and yellow; as well as traditional warm and cool white. “We also offer
a RGB colour changing unit which comes complete with remote control and power
supply,” adds Bouchier.
The adapters and connectors offer even greater flexibility, allowing for the strips to
be cut and easily joined.The LED strips have no filament that will burn out and offer a
very low heat output, allowing for continuous use. It has never been easier to choose a
lighting and colour scheme
that suits a particular space
and application. The LED
strip lights are available
in power intensities of 4,6
W/m and 14,2 W/m. All
versions come with 3M
adhesive tape for easy ap-
plication.
Enquiries: Sharon
Smorenburg. Email
euroluxsa@gmail.com.
M
agnet, in partnership with Energywise, has completed the installation of the re-
quired showerhead exchange of its Eskomperformance contract in sixmonths - 13
months ahead of schedule.This joint initiative is expected to save 330 Gigawatt hours
of energy over a three year period, through the use of energy saving showerheads and
water restrictors for taps.
“Magnet was contracted by Eskom in 2011 to distribute and install new energy saving
showerheads to organisations with multiple shower facilities, at no cost to approved
applicants,” says Brian Howarth, managing director, Magnet. “Over 300 organisations
participated in this programme, which involved the replacement of thousands of show-
erheads. Participants included general
industry, the mines, student hostels,
hospitals and the hospitality sector.
Approximately 7 500 private homes
replaced existing showerheads with
energy saving units.
“
Magnet
and
Energywise
took
great care in the environmentally
friendly disposal of old showerheads.
All stock was crushed in accordance
with MRA-SAISA-SAIF and interna-
tional guidelines and specifications
for recycled ferrous raw material.”
Enquiries: Peter Gaal.Tel. 031 274 1997
or email peterg@magnetgroup.co.za.
Light up with LED strips
Take a shower – and save
P
rof LJ Grobler, foundingmember of the South-
ern African Association of Energy Efficiency
(SAEE) which was launched 10 years ago before
‘greening’ was a hot topic, was announced as
the winner in the Green Industry Leader category
of the Green Supply Chain Awards 2012. He is
the first non-American to be elected president
of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) in
the United States and was instrumental in the
development of protocols and guidelines for the
measurement and verification of demand-side
management initiatives.
The country’s top green organisations and indi-
viduals were honoured for their committed efforts
at the 4
th
annual Green Supply ChainAwards – the
only awards in South Africa dedicated to green-
ing the supply chain.The awards were presented
during a function at the Sandton Sun Hotel on 21
August 2012.
Other category winners:
• Best Project under R1M - e-Waste Association
of SA
• Best Project between R1 M and R10 M - Rain-
bow Farms
• Best Project over R10 M - TFD Network Africa
• Best Product under R1 M - ECO₂Fleet
• Best Product over R1 M - DHL
The aim of the Green Supply Chain Awards is to
recognise and reward companies that are making
genuine efforts to minimise the environmental
impact of their supply chain processes.
Enquiries:Tel 011 781 1401 or email susan@
toplinepublishing.co.za.
Prof LJ Grobler receives the Green Industry Leader
Award from Mapule Ncanywa from the Consumer
Goods Council of South Africa.
Electricity+Control
September ‘12
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