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GREEN BUILD CORNWALL
Two hospital wards converted to LED lighting
THE Optoelectronic
Manufacturing Corporation (UK) Ltd (OMC) offers ultra-low- energy long-life semi-conductor lighting products which can replace almost any traditional lighting.
Recently the company has introduced a range of retrofit LED replacements for T8 fluorescent tubes which offer enhanced efficiency and longevity. Two main styles of replacement tubes are supplied - a low-voltage 24V input tube and a tube with an integrated mains driver allowing the light to be powered directly by 240V. In many cases, the conversion is straightforward - you simply remove the fluorescent light starter and swap the tube for an LED version.
These LED replacement tubes
provide around the same level of light as the fluorescent tubes while saving between 50 to 65 per cent on electricity usage.
The Royal Cornwall Hospital
in Truro has converted two wards to LED tubes and expects to see substantial savings with regard to electricity usage and its carbon footprint.
The tubes have an average life
expectancy of more than five years on-time. They do not require a warm-up period and are unharmed by being switched on and off - making them suitable for use with occupancy sensors. Another advantage is the LED tubes are solid-state devices which contain no hazardous gases. In addition, when they eventually do require replacement it is possible to repair and recycle the tubes rather than throw them away. For more information, contact OMC at Candela House, Cardrew Industrial Estate, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 1SS. Tel 01209 215424. Fax 01209 215197. Email omc-sales@omc-
uk.com. Web
www.omc-uk.com.
Lower voltage and raise your profits
INTELLIGENT voltage optimization is available through Lightwater Environmental of Falmouth.
Including intelligent voltage optimization gives builders and developers a real marketing edge. Creating low voltage premises simply and inexpensively can significantly increase profitability. Your commercial builds will be able to offer around 17 per cent lower electricity costs year
on year, while domestic premises typically save around 12per cent, making your project greener and more attractive. And the low cost of
Lightwater Environment’s domestic units leaves plenty of room for creating a profitable add on.
Can you afford not to? Please visit our website for more information at www.
lightwateruk.co.uk or contact us on 01326 259951.
Heat pump supply and installation
GROUNDSOURCE SouthWest, a division of Aquasource SW Ltd, provides a complete service for heat pump supply and installation throughout the South West.
The business is an approved installer of the Kensa
Engineering range of heat pumps and can also provide an installation service, including all groundworks, for all other makes and models of pumps. For more information, please ring 01209 862874 or email
roger@groundsourcesw.co.uk.
As the Solar PV panels generate electricity using only natural day light, there is no cost therefore FREE ELECTRICITY
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The Government has launched a guaranteed financial incentive to encourage house holders and businesses to install these panels.
Renewable Energy - Heat Pumps & Heat Recovery
With ever increasing energy costs and major concerns for the environment renewable, sustainable forms of heating for domestic & commercial premises and public buidlings are in everyone’s interest.
F & K offer a range of eco friendly solutions.
Tel: 01726 822575 Fax: 01726 824489
Email:
info@fk-ltd.co.uk Web:
www.fk-ltd.co.uk
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OMC's Semiconductor Lighting Solutions are a
truly superior alternative to traditional fluorescent and halogen lighting.
Candela House, Cardrew Ind. Est, Redruth, Cornwall TR15 1SS Tel: 01209 215424 Fax: 01209 215197
Email:
omc-sales@omc-uk.com Website:
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Providing Solar PV (Photo Voltaic) Panels & Heat Pumps for new & retro fit projects
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