FEATURE LIGHTING & LIGHTING CONTROLS
or 200 years, Hamble Cliff Lodge has stood proudly with its back to the Solent on the outskirts of Southampton, in close proximity to the mansion Hamble Cliff House, where Queen Victoria once visited. Extended and changed beyond recognition during its lifetime, its present owners, Sheena and John Quinn, decided it was time to knock it down and start again. In doing so, they have created what has become one of the largest private homes to be built in the area for many years. Calling on his past experience as an
electrical wholesaler, owner John decided to design the electrics for the new build himself, with the help of a local architect overseeing the whole project. “We wanted to build a modern, green,
‘smart’ and automated home that would stand for another 200 years. “We didn’t want to a massive central processor or to spend £50,000 on a system, so we decided to opt for Scolmore Group’s Click iNELS RF system to control the complex lighting systems.” Local electrical contractors, Hemdean Energy, were involved in the project and responsible for installing the Click iNELS RF system. “It was a big job with a mass
of circuits but, despite its complexity, was actually straightforward to install. “I hadn’t used Click modular switches before and was impressed by the snap in action - really quick to install.” Use of the iNELS RF system has meant that a variety of scenes can be pre-set. There are 12 dimmable lighting circuits in the kitchen and dining area and the iNELS system allows numerous pre-programmed scenes to appear at a single touch.
Gothic home goes green and high-tech F
Scolmore’s iNELS RF control system transforms Hamble Cliff Lodge
The Quinns decided they wanted low energ y LED lighting throughout the property and have primarily used lights from the Scolmore range both inside and out. Some 120 of Scolmore’s Inceptor Micro dimmable downlights have been installed, with the Quinns praising them for their great value and for the fact that they come with a pre-wired driver and two bezels. Scolmore’s Definity range of brushed
steel switches and wiring accessories were chosen as they matched the ironmongery so well. Key benefits highlighted for Definity was the breadth of range and the fact that the cover plates are click-on and require no screws, thus giving it a very clean appearance. The owners were keen to capture the
The Quinns wanted low energ y LED lighting throughout the property and have used lights from the Scolmore range both inside and out
spirit of the old Hamble Cliff Lodge and the electrical design and installation were crucial in achieving this. The low-level and mood lighting and control work to enhance and accentuate the gothic design. The control of the lighting in the front hall gives a wow factor to the whole project when you first enter.
Scolmore
www.scolmore.com
LED upgrade boosts cost-efficiency and customer experience at Asda
With the help of Tamlite, over 50 outlets have been covered so far, with energy bills reduced by as much as 37 per cent
Working to a brief that called for long-term energy cost savings and enhancement of the lighting quality, Tamlite set about devising a replacement for the existing lighting systems
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here has been substantial coverage in both trade and mainstream media of
the potential for next generation lighting to deliver dramatic cuts in energy bills for the retail trade. It is arguable that new lighting and other green technologies has the potential to improve the customer experience and overall business performance. This is something that has been highlighted by the recently-published ‘Health, Wellbeing and Productivity in
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Retail: the Impact of Green Buildings on People and Profit’ report but has yet to receive comprehensive recognition. All of these strands appear to be coming together in a four-year nationwide programme being undertaken by ASDA to reduce the energy footprint of its stores. Alongside voltage optimisation, building management technology, and heating and ventilation optimisation, the conversion to LED lighting is an integral part of the upgrades. The company is working towards the goal of a 20 per cent energy intensity reduction by 2020. ASDA considered a number of LED
lighting providers before deciding to enlist the help of Tamlite Lighting. The ability of the company to provide customised solutions was a critical factor behind Tamlite’s appointment.
BESPOKE SOLUTIONS Now deployed at more than 50 stores nationwide, the resulting solution sees Philips Fortimo LED modules utilised in conjunction with a bespoke retro-fit gear tray and optic controller that were
designed in-house by Tamlite and which provide a high degree of glare control and output. The combination has already been shown to reduce energy bills by as much as 37 per cent while the long-life of the LED fixtures will inevitably contribute to much lower maintenance costs.
LONG-TERM BENEFITS Although a significant number of stores have already been covered by the project, it is very much an ongoing scheme that is likely to include the installation of Tamlite panels and other products at further UK sites. Personnel at the ‘converted’ stores have been able to report some very welcome benefits alongside the obvious cost-efficiencies. “The new LED solutions have
delivered improved light quality as well as a much more pleasant look and ‘feel’ to the stores.” says Colin Lawson, head of sales, marketing and product
development at Tamlite.
Tamlite
www.tamlite.co.uk
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