Our lighting products will limit your energy consumption
30 March 2010We all have suffered during the recent dark months we have suffered at the hands of Eskom. Unfortunately this is a reality all South Africans must learn to deal with until the situation is stabilised. However, we’ve all heard the media reports that this is only believed to be completed by 2012. However, if we all do our bit to conserve energy the situation might be rectified sooner than we think. If you fit one of the lighting systems offered by Civic Automation Systems, you can be sure that you will bring your energy consumption down. We have a range of lighting products to choose from and there is bound to be one that will suit your home and requirements.
Do your bit for the environment and fit energy saving automation
30 March 2010Eskom has recently launched their load shedding programme throughout South Africa. Even though most South Africans were upset with this step, it is an unfortunate reality that will be with us for some time into the future. Ordinary South Africans can however assist in reducing the need for load shedding by cutting down on their electricity consumption. There is a very fun and safe way of implementing this in your home through energy saving automation. Through the products offered by Civic Automation Systems energy saving automation can make a big difference in your home.
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29 March 2010There are a number of ways in which you can save energy right now. How often have you heard someone call out ‘Don’t forget to turn the light off!’ When you do the sums and add it up over a year, the simple switching off of a particular light bulb can save an unbelievable amount of energy. Here are some other things that you can do:
* Set your thermostat - Install a programmable thermostat compatible with your heating and cooling system. Make sure to set it comfortably low in the winter and comfortably high in the summer.
* Lower Your Water Heater Temperature - lower the thermostat on your hot water heater to 50ºC.
Green products
29 March 2010Green products that make your life easier
With environmental issues getting more exposure nowadays, green products have been steadily increasing in popularity and this concept has infiltrated almost every product category imaginable. Spray cans have become ozone friendly, fuel advances promises lower harmful emissions, Light bulbs have become more energy efficient and there are organic options available for fresh produce and other food products. Many of these green products are not only more eco-friendly than their traditional counterparts, but also offer you a number of other benefits, such as healthier alternatives or energy saving features.
Green homes
29 March 2010Green homes provide a dwelling for higher quality living
With all the media coverage it enjoys, there is no way that one can be ignorant regarding the effects of pollution and pillaging on nature. Daily we hear about global warming, species dying out and other detrimental consequences of mankind’s abuse of Mother Earth. This has led to the development and rise in popularity of a number of cleaner and more responsible products and services. Traditional incandescent light bulbs are out, compact fluorescent lamps are in. Processed food is out, organic is in. Many of these improved products hold more advantages than only protecting the environment. They also help us live a healthier life, or save on our electricity bill. In the end you’ll notice that turning our homes into green homes could actually improve the quality of our lives.