The application of compact, environmentally friendly LED lights in your kitchen is only limited by your imagination - and Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights just might be the 'green' solution to lighting in the future. LED kitchen lights are definitely emerging as the latest environmentally friendly way to achieve stunning feature lighting in kitchens.
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Electrical safety is the vital piece of the home renovation puzzle, so finding the right electrical contractors for your bathroom can be a lengthy process. Here are a few steps to follow to help make a sound selection.
Electrical safety tips for your home
In this appliance and computer-driven age, home electricity usage is at an all-time high. Here's how to keep things safe with simple electrical safety tips. Follow these key electrical safety tips and your home will be safe as houses (perhaps with the help of a professional electrical contractor too!):
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Electricity equals warmth, light, cooked food, entertainment and technology at home, so you probably can't afford to be without it long - and you'll almost certainly need a helping hand to install it.
Placing power points in the kitchen
With all those shiny new electrical appliances jostling for prime benchtop space in a kitchen renovation, correct power-point placement is far from a haphazard art. Careful planning is paramount.
Electrician Craig Degruyter says that when you begin thinking about a kitchen renovation you should start with placing power points for the three main kitchen appliances - the microwave, dishwasher and rangehood.
"Quite often, there's also a power point near the pantry for a kettle and toaster. Then there are generally two or three double power points above the benchtops for general use, depending on the size of the kitchen. It's a good idea to put a power point on the side of an island bench, too, so you have the flexibility to use any appliances you wish."
Rewiring your home with an electrical contractor
If you live in an old house, you may need to think about rewiring your home. With the advice of an electrical contractor, the safety of your family may not be compromised.
LED kitchen lights are a stylish alternative
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Are LEDs the 'green' solution to future lighting? They're certainly the new front runners in feature kitchen lighting and offer energy-saving benefits too.
Lighting supplier Mark Dowsett, says LED ceiling lights are popular alternatives to halogen and fluorescent lights in the kitchen. "Their low voltage (12 volts) means up to a 90% reduction in energy consumption compared to incandescent bulbs," he explains. "FluroLEDs have a continuous lifespan of about 50,000 hours plus, with almost no maintenance needed. The best fluoro will only give you about 10,000 hours."
The compact size of kitchen LED lights means that almost any design idea can be accommodated, not just simply LED ceiling lights. Under-bench strip lighting is a popular feature application in the kitchen. According to Mark, you don't need to drill huge holes to do it. "A 3 millimetre thick strip is simply taped under the bench," he explains. "As well as being easy to install, LEDs use little power and emit hardly any heat, which is a big safety plus. They're also moisture and impact resistant."
Miniature versions can be positioned inside glass cabinets for improved visibility too. "Some people use LEDs in their whole house," Mark says. "LEDs like the 9 watt MR16 can be used for task lighting. This compact lamp produces 40 watts of light but uses only 9 watts of energy - a fifth of the power normally used for one 50 watt halogen bulb."
Splashlite is the latest patented LED kitchen light product to illuminate kitchen splashbacks. "It's available in single-colour or full-colour modes," Mark explains. "The full-colour mode allows you to pause or fade on any colour, using a remote control. Splashlite is rated for more than 50,000 hours, and as the unit is only 15 millimetres wide, it can be fitted exactly the same way as a normal glass splashback."
LEDs are environmentally friendly, make stunning features and are versatile, so what's the catch?
Well, they are more expensive than traditional lighting. However, with increasing demand and popularity, this is likely to change. If you want to use LED ceiling, wall or bench lights to illuminate your kitchen, you'll need to enlist a lighting professional:
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