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 If you’re growing your cannabis plants in a grow tent or indoor setting, then you need the best quality lighting solution – and that means LEDs . Here are just some of the benefits of these eco friendly lights , including their ability to reduce energy consumption, from LED light installation experts.  1 – Temperature Control  Unlike other lights, LEDs produce very little heat, which makes it much easier to control the temperature in your grow space. This prevents your space from overheating and overexposing your crop.  2 – Correct Light Spectrum  LEDs have the correct light spectrum for plants, maximising absorption to support plant nutrient uptake and growth. This makes them far more effective than other lightbulbs.  3 – Long Lifespan  Grow lights have to work all day, every day if you want the best results. LEDs have a much longer lifespan than other lightbulbs, typically lasting 6-10 years compared to the average 2-4 years. Generally, these eco f...

 One of the main reasons why homeowners are put off buying LED lightbulbs is because they are noticeably more expensive than other lights. Even though they will save you more in the long-term because they use far less energy and have a very long lifespan, the initial cost can be an issue. Here are some insights from free LED upgrade providers in Victoria who help homeowners reduce carbon footprints affordably.  Why LEDs are More Expensive Than Regular Lightbulbs  LED lightbulbs are very, very different technology to other lightbulbs and, simply put, the components that go into building the lightbulbs are much more expensive. These components include drivers, circuit boards and even phosphor (a rare earth compound).  It’s all because of how LED technology works. Instead of using a filament or chemical mix that uses electricity to heat up components to produce light, LED lightbulbs use a tiny semi-conductor called a Light-Emitting Diode to produce light. The diode e...

A home theatre is a fantastic addition to your home, creating a fun space to watch all the latest releases while adding considerable value to your home. And when you use sustainable lighting , you won’t have a big energy bill to pay either. Here are some tips for lighting your home theatre the right way, from accredited installers of LED lightbulbs under the Victorian Energy Upgrades program . Dimmable LED Lightbulbs   Dimmable lighting is a must-have home theatre fixture, allowing you to fine-tune your lighting to create the perfect ambiance and a true theatre experience. This is especially important if your home theatre doubles as an office, playroom, or lounge, enabling you to light it differently as your needs change.  Bias Lighting   This is the lighting installed behind a screen to help reduce eyestrain and make it easier for your eyes to adjust comfortably when switching between dark and light scenes in a movie or TV show.  LED lightbulbs, specifically strip ...

 When buying LED lightbulbs , you’ll see descriptive terms on the packaging that classify the light as warm or cool. But what does this mean? And what option is better? Here’s some insight from LED light installation specialists accredited under the Victorian Energy Upgrade Program .  Colour Temperature  It’s all about the concept of colour temperature. Essentially, warm lighting emits a light that is closer to natural lighting, ranging from a yellow to a reddish light. Cool lighting emits a more artificial lighting that is bluer in colour. To determine where the LED lightbulbs you are looking at fall on the scale, it’s important to ignore the description and focus on the Kelvin rating, which will be a number in the thousands followed by a (K) symbol. This scale measures lighting in numerical values, and while the word descriptions and labels on the LED lightbulbs will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer (they’re more like paint colour descriptions than exact, defined...

The Victorian Energy Upgrades Program is a government initiative designed to help homeowners reduce energy consumption and costs. Often, homeowners want to invest in more energy-efficient technology, but the higher cost of these appliances makes them inaccessible – this program changes that. Here’s a quick guide to what you can upgrade in your home through this program, from insulation and hot water systems to weather sealing and eco-friendly lights .  #1 Hot Water Systems   Hot water systems are essential to daily comfort and hygiene, especially in the winter months. Although they can account for a massive 16% of household energy usage – especially if you have an older system – upgrading to a high-efficiency hot water system is not an easy decision due to the cost involved. Under the Victorian Energy Upgrades program, you can get as much as $799 off your upgrade depending on the size of the upgrade, the location, certificate price, and installation costs.  #2 Air Condi...

 It’s important not to forget outdoor spaces when it comes to great home lighting, as it not only makes your space more welcoming and useful in the evening hours, but also impacts home security. Here’s a rundown of outdoor lighting basics, from energy efficient lights to security, from accredited providers of free LED upgrades under the Victorian energy efficiency scheme .  Lighting for Home Safety  It’s important to make sure your home is safely accessible during low light hours by lighting pathways, driveways, signage (like your house number) and stairs. This will make your home easier to find as well as preventing painful falls and injuries caused by missteps in the dark.   Good ideas for outdoor safety lighting include individual step lights at stair level or flexible strip lighting on stairs (this prevents people from blocking out lighting to the stairs as they navigate them), and standalone lighting at critical points like home and driveway entrances....

 It’s important not to forget outdoor spaces when it comes to great home lighting, as it not only makes your space more welcoming and useful in the evening hours, but also impacts home security. Here’s a rundown of outdoor lighting basics, from energy efficient lights to security, from accredited providers of free LED upgrades under the Victorian energy efficiency scheme . Lighting for Home Safety   It’s important to make sure your home is safely accessible during low light hours by lighting pathways, driveways, signage (like your house number) and stairs. This will make your home easier to find as well as preventing painful falls and injuries caused by missteps in the dark.   Good ideas for outdoor safety lighting include individual step lights at stair level or flexible strip lighting on stairs (this prevents people from blocking out lighting to the stairs as they navigate them), and standalone lighting at critical points like home and driveway entrances. ...