Clipsal House Electrical Plan Home Automation Checklist

100 pages of everything electrical

Issue 09

Over 100 electrical solutions for your new home or renovation

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Work through your Checklist Planner to complete all the electrical solutions for your home. Great rewards for a little planning. Save money

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Adding electrical products, like an extra power point, during the planning stage can be relatively inexpensive. However, once the walls are up it's a lot messier and more expensive.

Beyond just switching lights on and off, your electrical installation can improve your lifestyle. Lighting can create moods, control can take over routine tasks, security systems can give you peace of mind, and entertainment units can be integrated into home theatre systems. Take the time to explore what is affordable and possible in your home, and you will be pleasantly surprised.

Save the environment Plan to include electrical products like dimmers, motion sensors, energy efficient lighting, timers and ceiling fans, and you’ll save money by reducing your energy bills. As an added bonus, you’ll also reduce CO2 emissions, which is great for the environment.

Future proofing Don’t put up with ugly cords and power cables across rooms and along corridors! Pre-wiring your home with data cabling or providing plenty of power points makes good sense. With the cabling in place you can add new services whenever you like, such as Pay TV in multiple rooms or have every computer in the house access one printer. That’s why it’s called “future proofing”.

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Security and safety You can’t put a price on your family’s safety! Which is why, it’s smart to invest in electrical products that help keep everyone in your home safe and secure. Clipsal has a wide range of products that give you that added peace of mind, such as surge arrestors, which help protect your home appliances and expensive audio equipment, as well as Infrascans to scare off burglars. And let’s not forget the famous Clipsal safety switch which reduces the risk of your family being in harm’s way of a life threatening electric shock or fire.

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ENERGY MAKES MORE CENTS. SAVING ENERGY MAKES MORE CENTS. SAVING ENERGY MAKES MORE CENTS. SAVING ENERGY MAKES MORE ¢ $ CENTS. SAVING ENERGY MAKES MORE CENTS.

Saving energy in and around the home makes more cents, literally. And

come on let’s face it, who doesn’t want to save a few extra bucks whenever possible. With Clipsal’s Essential Checklist, helping to reduce your energy bills is easy.

More than a magazine, the Checklist is an essential tool when

it comes to everything electrical for your home, helping you to find the right

solutions that are best for you. Whether building or renovating, the Checklist highlights hundreds of innovative products for every area of your home, inside and out. It also educates you on what products offer energy efficient solutions from the clever use of motion sensors and ceiling sweep fans to Clipsal’s new range of energy saving downlights, dimmer switches and the famous Cent-a-Meter – altogether products that are designed to enhance your lifestyle and help you to cut back on your energy usage.

With the right products and advice you can easily reduce

your annual power bill by 15%. You’ll notice the difference. The environment will notice the difference. It’s a win, win situation for everyone. So, take the first step towards leading a more energy efficient lifestyle and buy Clipsal. After all, saving energy makes more cents!

20% of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions come from our homes It’s not just cars and factories that are responsible for producing greenhouse gases. You might be surprised to learn that the average Australian household produces 12,000kgs of all greenhouse gas emissions annually – that makes up a massive 20% of the countries total emissions. And the rapid rate at which we are constantly adding new technologies to our homes this number only continues to grow and grow.

Cut your electrical use by 15%, reduce your energy bill by $270 It is even more staggering to know that in Australia we spend around $1,800 on energy bills. With a little effort, each household can cut their energy costs, simply by instigating a 15% reduction in their total energy use. This can save the average household $270 a year and prevent 1,500kgs of greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere. Furthermore with Clipsal’s innovative range of

products and the help of the Essential Checklist making a 15% reduction to your electricity use is very easy to do.

offer to enhance your home and save you money. Such products are evident throughout the entire Essential Checklist.

Small changes create a big difference

Think about your impact

We believe that by working together, we can start actively build a greener Australia. Any small contribution you make will have a positive contribution for our future. If every household were to reduce their energy use by 15% then it would also prevent a staggering 16.8 billion tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions from entering the atmosphere. This equivalent to taking 3.36 million cars off the road permanently.

Support Clipsal, support change As years go by, the effects of global warming are becoming more and more evident. It is time for us to act, as individuals and by working together. At Clipsal our commitment to the environment is demonstrated in the vast range of energy efficient solutions and innovative products we

It’s time to stop and think about the impact we’re having on the environment every time we leave unnecessary lights on or keep the TV on standby mode all day. Instead consider installing automated timers and sensors and speak to your electrician about the benefits of having a Cent-a-Meter in your home. As you work your way through the Checklist, think about what changes you can start initiating throughout your home, just by installing a few basic products. And remember that by buying Clipsal, you are productively being more energy efficient and supporting positive change. By supporting Clipsal, you are already making a difference.

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KITCHEN

Your kitchen is an everyday room - every day of the week.

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LIGHTING

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CFL Downlights Low Voltage Halogen Downlights LEDs Exterior Lights

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Synergi Solutions

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Lulling you to sleep with the knowledge that you’re saving energy.

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Colour and Finish

THE RANGE

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Clipsal Saturn™ 250V Range Impress Push-Button Selection 2000 Series™ Classic C2000 Series™ Slimline SC2000 Series™ Eclipse SL2000 Series™ Metal Plate Range Heritage Range Modena 800 Series™ Strato 800 Series™ Moduline™ Colour Selection Chart

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Clipsal Saturn 250V enables you to match wall switches and power points throughout the home.

ENTRANCE

Controlling your entire home’s lighting from inside the front door.

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Energy Management

Find the right solutions throughout your Essential Checklist.

HOME THEATRE

Your theatre room can be part of your everyday life.

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TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE YOUR LIFESTYLE

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Living Technology

Home Networking Solutions Define Your Lifestyle Luxurious Living Impressive Technology Serving You More Create the Perfect Harmony Home Control that Makes Cents Now There are Wiser Homes The Core of a Wiser Home

TECHNOLOGY RANGES LIGHTING

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Entrance and Home Security Family Room Kitchen Home Theatre Bedroom Bathroom Laundry Study Garage and Shed Outdoors

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MKII B&W Touch Screens DLT™ Range Saturn™ Range Modena Range Neo® Range Reflection Range Standard Range

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How to use your Essential Checklist and Project Planner Take control! The ‘Essential Checklist for Everything Electrical’ takes you on a tour of your new home or renovation before it is built. Inside, you will find smart ideas and electrical products for your home. It comes with a handy Project Planner that you can take to your Clipspec® Consultant (refer to page 96) or electrical contractor, and work through your ideas. Your consultant will also offer some advice and further suggestions that will help you customise your home to best suit your lifestyle. With a little planning, you can meet all your electrical requirements without blowing the budget. This Checklist and Project Planner

will help you find exactly what you need for every room in your home. It will also ensure you’ll enjoy your home for years to come.

Step 1 > Tear out your Project Planner from the front of this book. Step 2 > Read pages 52-68 and decide your preferences on styles and colours. Page 68 has a colour chart so you can see all the colours available for each style.

Step 3 > Read through pages 10-47, taking you through all the electrical solutions for every room in your home. Record your product preferences in the Project Planner as you go, including style and colour preferences.

WeLcome Clipsal’s 2009 edition of the Essential Checklist delivers you hundreds of electrical product solutions for your home, all of which have specifically been designed to enhance your lifestyle and embrace every aspect of your home’s electrical needs from safety, security, convenience, style, and most importantly energy efficiency. With hundreds of products, ranges and designs, you can be sure to find something that is perfect for you, your home and your budget.

This process needn’t be difficult. Inside the Checklist you’ll find a very useful Project Planner to help you plan and organise your electrical from start to finish. Take this to your Clipspec® Consultant (refer to page 96) or electrical contractor (visit clipsal.com) and work through your ideas. Your personal consultant is there to provide you with practical advice and helpful ideas, so you can customise your home to suit your lifestyle. Clipsal is proud to bring you the Essential Checklist; your must-have magazine will help turn your house into a home.

Building, renovating or improving your home At Clipsal, we understand that building or renovating your home is a daunting task and there is always so much to do; so many decisions to make. However, your electrical requirements are one area that you truly can’t afford to overlook. Spending the time and money to get everything right from the start will avoid a lot of expense, frustration and the need to rewire later on down the track. 8

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Step 4 > Read through pages 69-93 to discover the various home and control options. Record networking and control (C-Bus®, StarServe®, LexCom your Project Planner.

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Step 5 > Take your Project Planner

to your Clipspec Consultant, licensed electrical contractor, builder or design professional. (See clipsal.com for a list of licensed electrical contractors near you.)

> Is your Planner already torn out? If the Project Planner has already been removed from this magazine, simply call 1300 66 99 25 and we will arrange for a new Planner to be sent to you straight away.

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Everything electrical is much easier than you think, in fact it’s just one click away at clipsal.com. The redesigned intuitive website now includes many new features as well as improving on existing ones.

VIRTUAL HOME

Check out the new the virtual home in the homeowner’s section where you can view the latest in energy solutions. A must for all new and existing homeowners.

LATEST PRODUCTS

Clipsal is regularly releasing exciting new products and you can read all about them on the website.

LATEST BROCHURES

The Clipsal brochure library is constantly being updated with the latest product or technical brochures which can be viewed online, printed or downloaded.

LICENSED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

Don’t risk using just any electrician for your electrical installations. By using clipsal.com to find a Clipsal endorsed installer (licensed electrician) in your area, be assured of the best possible service and workmanship. Additional information in regards to their areas of expertise is also available, along with contact details and a map of their location.

3D MODELS

This ever expanding section now has more products shown in 3D. See how easily the parts fit together, turn them around, view them upside down and change the colour. It is as close as you can get to you holding them in your hands.

PRODUCT SEARCH

Clipsal.com has a sophisticated search function that allows you to easily find the product that you are looking for by product, content or group search. Just try it and see for yourself just how easy it is.

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So how exactly do you make your home safe and secure? This can be a difficult task if you’re not sure what to look for. In this section you will find several innovative Clipsal products and ideas that will help you get your entrance area and home security just right. There are also several energy efficient solutions that will show you how easy it is for you to reduce your energy consumption by making a few smart product choices.

ENERGY MANAGEMENT ESSENTIALS Motion Sensors Fluorescent Exterior 1 Infrascan 2 Compact Lights (CFL) Lights that are left on unnecessarily are ®

a huge offender when it comes to wasting your electricity. Did you know a typical 250 watt security light that is left on all night can end up costing you over $124 per year. Simply installing an Infrascan can reduce your energy consumption significantly. Remember this next time you go out for the night and leave the outside light on. With an Infrascan you can still come home to the light coming on, the only difference is it would only be on for five minutes, as opposed to five hours. That’s a lot of energy and money saved.

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CFLs are ideal for outdoor areas where the lights may be required to stay on for long periods. Due to their long lamp life of 10,000hrs, CFLs reduce your energy usage without compromising on style. For more information on CFLs refer to the lighting section on page 42.

Switch 3 Sunset Turns lights on only when you need

inbuilt timer option which means you can achieve even greater efficiency. Switches 4 Dimmer Believe it or not, having

two-way dimmer switches for your lights is actually a great way to cut back on using electricity. In fact energy savings of over 60% are possible with a combination of dimmer switches. Visit www.clipsal.com/dimmer to use the interactive dimmer savings calculator.

them! These switches use a light sensor to turn on once natural light levels drop below the desired level. They automatically adjust to seasonal changes and some also have an

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way switches are a much more convenient and energy efficient option. Use our new Impress LED push-button switches to show at a glance what outside lights are on.

Dimmer Switches 3 Create the right mood to welcome friends and visitors.

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4 Downlights Make your front door and home entrance more welcoming at night. Give your hall or

staircase a more open look. You can be sure to achieve whatever effect you desire with Clipsal’s wide range of downlights. Gimble downlights in particular are a great way to put the spotlight on wall recesses in stairways, feature paintings or to make that stunning pot plant the centre of attention. Designed with an adjustable beam, they give you the freedom to create dramatic accent lighting that can turn your entrance from bland to grand. To check out Clipsal’s current styles and designs in downlights see page 42.

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emergency light, which automatically works for you when no other lights will.

Surveillance Camera 6 See who’s knocking at your door, from the comfort of inside your home. Perfect for the

security conscious and those with two storey homes, as it means you’re able to see the visitor on the TV screen first, meaning you never have to open the door to strangers again.

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This is ideal when you come home at night. It will light up the driveway so you don’t trip over things in the dark, welcoming friends and warding off intruders throughout the night. The light can be either fluorescent or incandescent. Arguably the best sensor light money can buy due to its superior electronics and weatherproof construction, the Infrascan is fully adjustable for light level, sensitivity and time. It also has provision for up to two flood lamps.

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surveillance cameras. If you become the unfortunate victim of a break-in, the Digilant will capture and store images during the event, which can then be retrieved and given to the authorities to aid in capturing thieves. Digilant can be used as a cost effective stand-alone alternative to CCTV, or can be integrated to work with your Clipsal HomeSafeTM Security System. This amazing camera can function for up to six weeks on batteries alone and store around 60,000 images. Nothing beats Digilant! Entry 9 Keyless Use a card or keyring to activate entry that can also be networked to your security system.

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home and belongings, in the fight against break-ins. Complete with detection devices, motion sensors, battery backup, LCD keypad, audio and visual alarms and a telephone dialler, which can alert any security monitoring station and call any landline or mobile phone to alert you to the situation. It can even be upgraded to include special features like a panic button that can switch on all the lights, sound an alarm, or even alert a security company. Your alarm system can be integrated with your C-Bus® Home Control System. For more information on the Clipsal C-Bus systems available see page 80. clipsal.com

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In today’s modern home, family rooms are used for just about everything from dining, entertaining, reading and watching television. To complement this you need a flexible electrical and lighting scheme.

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family room Incorporate a good mix of dimmers, low energy downlights, as well as enough power points and audio sockets; doing so will ensure you enjoy the benefits of your living area and have the best lighting and accessories to suit all possible applications. If you want to go that one step further and really bring the room to life, get creative with a range of interior lights and downlights to draw extra attention. After all the family room is the centre of your home life, so you want to make sure you get it just right. For more family room options visit www.clipsal.com/familyroom. clipsal.com

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atmosphere, dimming your lights extends the life of the lamp, which in turn generates less energy, reduces greenhouse gases and most importantly saves you money. Visit www.clipsal.com/familyroom for more information on calculating your savings.

halogen lamp or CFL inside your downlights. For more information on how downlights can impact your energy efficiency around the home, visit www.clipsal.com/lighting.

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a Clipsal Ceiling Fan. With a convenient remote control, it provides the perfect energy efficient means for cooling your living area.

Downlight Kits Being energy efficient doesn’t mean you need to compromise on style. Significantly reduce your energy usage and save money every year by using a 35W high efficiency IRC

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Power Points Used in numbers power points allow the family room to become functional and easily adaptable with any layout.

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Powertainment® with TV Socket Hate the look of messy cords and cables behind your entertainment system? The solution is Clipsal’s Powertainment Unit. It provides multiple power points and an antenna point for your TV all in one tidy unit.

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Ceiling Sweep Fan Keep cool in the warmer months with a Clipsal ceiling fan. Combined with lights and remote control, it provides the perfect energy efficient means for cooling your living area. Ceiling fans can also be used in reverse during winter to circulate warm air away from the ceiling and through the room.

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Smoke Alarm Feel safer in your own home. Be assured you get to safety in the case of a fire.

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In an area with so many different appliances, it makes sense to ensure you have all the right electrical accessories to suit your needs. Here we introduce a range of smart electrical accessories that will help your kitchen run to the best of its potential, now, and in years to come. For more kitchen options visit

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to make life easier used as a hands free light switch. Ideal for your pantry, as it can automatically turn on the light when your hands are full of groceries. By only

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using electricity as needed, the Infrascan is a great solution when building an energy efficient home.

when you want – according to the time you set. Perfect for controlling lights and appliances such as your exhaust fan.

Switches Sweep Fan 3 Dimmer 5 Ceiling Dine in comfort with the use of an Dimmers are the perfect solution for

adjusting lighting levels to suit any occasion. Furthermore, they increase the life of the lamp; saving you money and reducing your CO2 emissions. Switch 4 Timer A timer switch is a convenient solution to

saving electricity. It switches off automatically

Airflow ceiling fan; a great energy efficient and cost effective solution. When operated on medium speed for four hours on a 19c/ kWhr tariff, every day of the year, it can cost you as little as $10 a year.

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Fail Safe Home Emergency Light Never be left in the dark during a power failure again. This battery operated emergency light means you no longer have to stumble around in the dark wondering where you put those candles again.

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easily and future-proof your home, it is certainly worth installing a telephone/data socket in your kitchen.

TV Socket 12 Prepare for the future, place a TV in the kitchen so you don’t miss out on any of your

favourite shows while cooking.

or Ceiling Flush Mounted Speakers 13 Wall Ensure you can listen to music in your kitchen whenever you want without a tangled

mess of cords. Audio system cabling is easy to install during the building stage and hides the cabling inside the walls or ceiling.

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HOME THEATRE Lighting and cabling are essential elements of your home theatre and with Clipsal’s multitude of products there is no need to take short cuts. They both work together to help create the right mood and ambience in this room; you can’t have one without the other. What is the point in generating the right atmosphere with great lighting, then having ugly cords running from your speakers and audio system?

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Did you know every time you dim the lights to set the right mood, you are having a hand in reducing the environment’s greenhouse gases? Not to mention, dimming the lights by 30% can save you up to $53 over five years.

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Epic Organiser Thanks to the Epic Organiser you no longer have to get on your hands and knees and fumble around behind the TV when plugging in your video camera or game console to audio and video outlets. This sleek unit is the ultimate home theatre solution; neatly wall or desk mounted it sits below your entertainment unit perfectly and can be individually configured to suit your lifestyle. It includes a wide variety of outlets for easy connection at your fingertips. Pick and mix from 240V power supply sockets, phone connections to USB ports, and so much more. It also features a changeable faceplate, so if you decide to change your décor, you can change the faceplate to match. For more information visit www.clipsal.com.au/consumer/downloads/ brochures and search for Epic.

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to detract from the enjoyment of watching your favourite movie. Recessed wall lights add a touch of sophistication to your home theatre, providing just the right level of light. Adding a blue or white LED strip light inside your entertainment cabinet can turn any DVD collection into a feature cabinet that friends will envy. Even go that extra mile and add strip lights to the ends of seats to create an aisle or along your skirting boards. Either way helps light a convenient exit path without interrupting everyone’s cinema experience by turning on the lights.

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Smoke Alarm When the sounds blaring through an action packed scene of 007, the last thing on your mind is what’s going on in other rooms of your home. Keep your wits about you and feel safe with a smoke alarm installed in your theatre. In the case of a fire, you don’t want to be zoned out.

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Wall or Ceiling Flush Mounted Speakers Surround sound is one of the basic elements of a first class home theatre. If you’ve gone to the trouble of having one of these very vogue rooms in your home, it is really worth going the extra mile to make sure you don’t cut corners. That said, whilst creating a look that is truly highclass, flush mount speakers provide exceptional quality sound.

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This is your personal space, so design a room that is comfortable and functional. The perfect sanctuary to relax and unwind. Take the time out and give it some extra special attention. You need to consider everything including the lighting, temperature and mood. For more bedroom options visit www.clipsal.com/bedroom. clipsal.com

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In this section we’ll explore a few electrical necessities that will help you to make the most of your bathroom space. With so much that goes on in this room and often at high risk with the combination of water and electricity, there is a lot to consider in the preplanning stages. Ensure that you design your bathroom to be practical, comfortable, but most importantly safe. For more information on Clipsal products for your bathroom visit www.clipsal.com/bathroom. clipsal.com

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Mounted Exhaust Fans 2 Ceiling with Backdraft Shutter Reduce your energy consumption by installing an exhaust fan with a backdraft shutter. Did you know up to 25% of the home’s warmth is lost in winter? And 10% of the home’s heat is gained in summer? This is primarily due to poor seals and openings found in the home and could equate to several hundred dollars being wasted on power bills every year.

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Bathroom Fan/Light/Heater This is the quintessential accessory for your bathroom. These amazing 3-in-1s have everything you could possibly want in a bathroom light, from a built-in heater to help you to thaw out in the cool winter months and an exhaust fan to remove excess moisture from the air.

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The laundry is the one room inside your house, where relaxing with a book isn’t really an option. It is the workhorse of the home, where all the hard yakka is done - washing, ironing, and all that fun stuff. Quite often the laundry can be disregarded because of its association to all things uninspiring. It is the big closet in the home, almost always hidden behind closed doors in order to hide all the stuff you need to do, but don’t want to. Don’t be fooled by its limited space though, the laundry needs to work just as efficiently for you as any other room in your home and it can be really easy to get it right, by simply remembering to install a few extra electrical accessories, such as those listed on these pages.

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Switch 3 Timer Electronic timers

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Infrared Indoor Sensor 4 Passive Hands Free Switch

Nursing the washing basket in one arm, whilst trying to open the door and control the light switch, as well as watching where you’re going, can be a bit of a balancing act. Not anymore. With Clipsal’s Passive Infrared Indoor Sensor you no longer need to risk a back injury or a nasty slide on the suds, as it detects movement and instantaneously activates the lights for you. A recessed version is now available.

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odours and unhealthy mould as a result of bad ventilation in wet areas, such as the laundry. This can be easy to avoid by installing an axial in-line ducted exhaust fan. These fans are an inexpensive means to keep the room fresh and free of condensation - particularly in the winter when your clothes dryer is the biggest culprit of building up condensation on the walls and ceiling.

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Whether you’re working full-time from home, or it’s mainly for personal use, you’ll probably spend quite a few hours in your study, so it must be well equipped. A good study relies heavily on the design and layout of the electrical and lighting. Here are some helpful ideas to help make this area a more enjoyable and productive space. Although the study is usually small, don’t underestimate it’s potential to really save you some extra cash, when it comes to possible energy efficiency solutions. This is a busy area within the home and if designed properly the study could save you thousands of dollars over time. For more information on products for your study visit www.clipsal.com/study.

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Points 1 Power Say ‘no’ to messy cords and cables. Having enough power points in the study is the first step to

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Mount Smoke Alarm 7 Surface Remember all your important data, documents, files, software and equipment are stored in this room. Imagine how stressful it would be, if you were to lose everything due to fire damage.

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work files? Private documents? Of course not. So what about all the hard work and time that would be wasted down the drain, if you ever lost your computer or expensive IT equipment? Don’t leave yourself vulnerable of such situations ever becoming reality. Make sure your study has a Clipsal Surge Protected Power Point incorporated from the very beginning of the building process. See page 41 for more safety ideas around the home. 90 Alarm Sensor 9 Infrared This neat accessory helps to protect your computer and other valuable equipment from o

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GaRaGE + SHeD Today’s garage is a versatile place. Make sure you have plenty of power outlets for every occasion and remember a power point will be needed if installing a remote controlled roller door. The shed - a man’s refuge and home of half finished projects. No matter how large or small the humble garden shed is, it’s worth running underground power to the site. You’ll be able to power up a light, plug in a power tool or fire up the bug zapper. Included over the next two pages Clipsal have got your garage or shed electrical and lighting covered. Incorporating a mix of ideas, suggestions and solutions to make sure your garage and shed is equipped to handle any project you decide to start. For more garage ideas visit www.clipsal.com/garage.

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Surface or Flush Mounted Switchboard 7 Sleek, robust and good-looking. A switchboard doesn’t have to be ugly! No matter

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Safety Switch Clipsal’s well-known safety switches are also available in twin power outlets. They are perfect for existing homes and although only one safety switch is compulsory in new homes, it is a wise decision to use separate safety switches for each circuit. That way, one incident won’t cut the power to your whole house. Imagine if one appliance caused a power cut while your weren’t home, only to arrive home and find out that it has also affected your fridge. What a disaster that would be!

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Surge Protector Power surges are unavoidable in the delivery of electricity to your home. Caused by accidents or electrical storms, surges often damage expensive electronic circuitry in equipment such as televisions, computers and videos. Insurance generally doesn’t cover damage caused by power surges, so protection is essential. Individual surge protected power outlets are available to separately control devices. However to protect every power point in your home against surges and possible over-voltages, ask your electrician for a switchboard-mounted option.

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Thermal Trip GPO Switched Socket The PDL Thermal Trip GPO is an innovative new power point that comes loaded with benefits. Designed to shutdown power to a device if overheating is detected, it protects your wiring, prevents fires from starting and avoids any further damage to the device if there is a fault or problem. The thermal trip GPO socket stops overloading at the 40

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source. As soon as something trips you can reset it from the power point straight away, rather than having to go outside to the mains switchboard. How convenient!

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Portable RCD Power Outlet Clipsal’s portable RCD Power Outlets are great for that short-term DIY project or your next pool party. Offering you a portable solution that is flexible and won’t compromise on safety. Protect your family from potentially being electrocuted the next time the CD player gets knocked into the pool, the extension cord gets attacked by the lawn mower, or the hedge trimmer carves through the power cord.

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Circuit Protection Nobody plans on being electrocuted. However you can plan to protect yourself from electrical hazards and there is no better protection than a famous Clipsal Safety Switch; an innovation that has been saving lives since the 70’s. Clipsal’s well-known switchboard version offers protection to every power point in the home. Although compulsory when a new home is built, it pays to check if your existing home has one installed.

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Fail Safe Home Emergency Light In the case of a power failure, your home needn’t become a hazardous area. Stumbling around in the dark is not fun and can be potentially dangerous, like walking into something or worse still falling down stairs. Avoid any nasty mishaps with Clipsal’s emergency light, which automatically

switches on upon detecting a power failure. Now that’s much safer than racing around the house in the hunt for a box of candles.

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Smoke Alarms Every year people die as a result of fires in their homes; the majority of which could be prevented. A smoke alarm alerts you before it’s too late. Correctly located, Clipsal smoke alarms give early warning of fire and provide you with precious time to safely escape before the house fills with toxic smoke.

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Surveillance Camera A fabulous addition to any indoor or outdoor area, Clipsal surveillance cameras have been keeping families safe for years. Helping scare off potential burglars, as well as helping you to keep an extra eye on the kids. Perfect for watching them playing in the pool when you can’t leave the living room or observe your baby asleep whilst entertaining friends outside. Whatever the application, for peace of mind make sure your home has the comfort and convenience of a Clipsal Surveillance Camera. Ask your electrician about how you can link your surveillance cameras to a home networking system, such as StarServe, which enables you to program a devoted security channel into your TV for complete monitoring of any area of your home via remote control.

safety From break-ins and intruders to house fires, drowning and shocking electrical accidents, whatever the situation, you can’t put a price tag on your family. Which is why, when planning to build or renovate your home, safety is one area that must not be compromised. Fortunately Clipsal’s comprehensive range of safety products include everything from state of the art smoke alarms and our famous Clipsal safety switches, through to surge protected power outlets to name just a few. Installing these products will save you money in the long run and can potentially save lives, meaning you can sleep better at night, knowing you and your family are protected.

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lIgHTINg Half the battle with lighting is making sure you choose the right type and with so many styles to choose from these days, it can easily complicate the issue. General lighting is needed for general illumination. Task lighting is used to illuminate a certain area like benches, bars and desks. Accent lighting creates a decorative and dramatic effect. Pendant or surface-mounted light fittings provide general lighting and fluorescent lights are ideal where lighting is required for long periods of time, as well as utility areas and the exterior of your home. Whatever you want to achieve, Clipsal has a solution for all indoor, outdoor and landscape lighting applications. Combining both functionality and stylish designs into every product, Clipsal really makes your home come alive. 42

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cFL DoWNLiGHtS Energy efficient lighting. Clipsal’s new range of CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamps) downlights is the most energy efficient form of lighting for households available on the market, as they provide the same light level as incandescent globes, but only use about one quarter of the energy. This means you can care for the environment without impacting on the aesthetics of your home. CFLs are best suited to living areas, kitchens and dining rooms or outdoors; basically any area where you require the lights on for long periods of time. Due to their long lamp life of 10,000hrs, CFLs reduce your energy usage without compromising on style. Fittings are available in white chrome and brushed chrome, and lamps are available in warm white colour or cool white. clipsal.com

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Clipsal’s low voltage halogen downlights provide great general and task lighting, and have a unique finish that enhances the natural beauty of any home. Durable and stylish, they come in a variety of modern designs for every room of your home; from white, brushed chrome, chrome silver, bathroom frosted glass and bathroom arctic silver finishes – Clipsal has downlights to suit every décor. Adding significant value to your home, now and in years to come. They are also available in fixed or adjustable designs and come with a high quality electronic transformer, which has been tested and approved to Australian standards. The electronic transformers are compatible with Clipsal control products, which include C-Bus® and Clipsal C-Thru® dimmers.

Highlight your best features Do you have a favourite photo or piece of artwork that deserves special attention? Consider the creative effects that can be achieved with a gimble downlight; its rotatable design has the ability to move the light beam and highlight certain features of your home. Various lamp beam angles also make Clipsal downlights an attractive lighting option. EXT lamps offer a 14-degree angle and are especially effective over bench tops, kitchen benches and bars, where as EXN lamps provide a 38-degree angle and FNV lamps 60 degrees, both of which are more suitable for general-purpose lighting.

BRIGHT IDEA: Reducing the brightness of your downlights with dimmers, reduces your energy consumption, which in turn also lowers the cost of your electricity bill.

Alternatively, install fixed straight-down styles in bulkheads for a look that is really impressive. However you use them, downlights are one of the most stylish ways to shed some light on your home’s best features. Now an integral part of any well designed interior, they not only illuminate a room but can also be used to create dramatic lighting effects in the home, giving it that extra wow factor and filling your guests with envy. Clipsal downlights have glass-covered facias

to reduce UV radiation and are therefore suitable for lighting sensitive artworks.

IRC for energy efficiency Another alternative to conventional downlight globes is the new IRC lamp. Perfect if you are after something that is energy efficient, without having to sacrifice your level of lighting. Did you know an IRC lamp or a 35Watt lamp provides the same light as a regular 50Watt halogen lamp? It’s that simple.

Splash out in the bathroom When it comes to the bathroom or other wet areas in your home, don’t let a little water get in the way of good design. These rooms needn’t be left in the dark. Clipsal has low voltage downlight models that incorporate IP54 ratings, meaning they are perfectly safe in areas of high humidity and water exposure.

Hip to be square Love downlights, but want something a little different. For a design with an edge, you can’t go past Clipsal’s striking square downlights. Ideal for creating an ultra-modern feel inside your home, square downlights with unique identical square lamps are a real talking point when featured above bars and inside cabinets. Or think outside the square and install them in spaces such as staircases, hallways and inside wall recesses.

Set the mood The soft tones of downlights are an effective way of creating the perfect mood, particularly when teamed with dimming controls. As the lamp is dimmed the colour shifts changing from a white cool light to a soft warm light.

Saturn downlights Attention to detail makes the Clipsal Saturn downlight range the most stunning and fashionable downlights available on the market. Available in white, brushed chrome and chrome, the Saturn range of downlights, with their modern and stylish floating glass fascia turn any downlight installation from a function into a feature. Check out the range to suit any application. Speak to a friendly Clipspec consultant about how you can calculate the correct spacing and design of Clipsal’s downlights into your building plans. clipsal.com

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LIGHTING Okay, so you are probably familiar with LED lighting being typically used in torches, remote controls, Christmas lights and solar or mains powered garden lighting. However, did you know that home LED lighting is now not only possible, but very much the future of domestic household lighting? LEDs offer so many architectural advantages, it’s hard to go past them when it comes to accent lighting in your home. Cool, focused, energy efficient…. the advantages are endless! Energy efficient The essential difference between traditional incandescent light bulbs and LED lights is that the former wastes the majority of electricity as heat, whereas LED light sources convert all their electricity into light (hence 46

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the reason they stay cool to the touch) and give a pure intense light. Also when compared to that of regular incandescent bulbs, LED light bulbs last an incredibly long time and cost next to nothing in running, maintenance and replacement costs. With lower energy consumption comes less wasted electricity and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions being created – and that’s just the beginning of what LEDs have to offer.

Cool, calm and collected Clipsal’s LED lights are a natural choice for illuminating unconventional spaces such as display units, beneath kitchen units, benches and shelves or inside cupboards and wardrobes etc. As they run at extremely low operating temperatures it means they can be easily installed adjacent to objects and surfaces without any danger of causing heat damage and often give a much better light than regular light bulbs in such applications. LEDs also have no filaments, making them resistant to shock and vibrations, therefore knocking the lamps won’t cause any damage.

So next time you knock the light in an effort to get that stray wine glass out from the back of the cabinet it won’t be a problem; another reason as to why they make the perfect lighting solution for inside units and on shelves.

Vibrant and colourful Another dimension that compact home LED lighting adds to the home is mood lighting, bringing a whole new array of special effects that existing lighting technology cannot begin to emulate. Clipsal’s LED lights introduce a stunning vibrant blue, ideal when wanting to produce wonderful, eye-catching effects through out your home. Take your creativity to new heights and use these bright options either as a focal point or cast against floors, ceilings and walls to modify the ambience of any room in your house. Clipsal’s fabulous range of coloured LED strip lights are available in blue and white. Strip lights are designed to fit snugly in areas you wouldn’t normally dream of, such as the bar, drinks cabinet, under the kitchen bench or in the floor of your home theatre.

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When it comes to the exterior areas of your home, you can really let your imagination run wild with lighting ideas for every kind of application possible. From task to general lighting, with Clipsal’s wide range of exterior lights there is no reason why the outside of your home needn’t look just as eye-catching as the inside. Accentuate outdoors with accent lighting Clipsal’s stainless steel outdoor wall lights are perfect for illuminating a wall, perhaps near the pool or pergola. Love to entertain outdoors? Don’t keep your guests in the dark. Stainless steel high quality, marine grade exterior up-downlights are a fabulous touch to any decking area, pathway or set of steps; creating a warm look that is simple but very attractive. Want to renovate your home, but can’t afford a full overhaul? Why not consider adding some new Clipsal wall lights, low voltage or CFLs outside, giving your home a modern touch, without costing you a fortune.

General lighting whatever the weather The exterior of your home is often exposed to many elements such as dust, wind, rain and even the harsh sun. So it is no doubt ordinary lights just won’t cut it, when it comes to providing sufficient general lighting for your outdoor areas. To overcome this problem Clipsal have designed several contemporary weatherproof ranges from fluorescents, bulkheads, floodlights and downlights; helping entertainment areas to shine in any condition. If you are considering leaving certain outdoor lights on for long periods of time then perhaps Clipsal’s range of CFLs may be the most effective and energy efficient way to go, as they have a very long lamp life of 10,000hrs, allowing you to reduce your energy usage without compromising on style.

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Take the hard work out of interior selection Synergi Solutions

The Synergi Solutions Advantage

Synergi Solutions is a unique and impressive partnership from Australian household interior brands Clipsal, Caroma and Gainsborough. Designed to take the hard work out of your interior selection process, each partner has released a range of coordinated products that combine perfectly to ensure complementary styles, seamless colour matching and unrivalled quality throughout your home.

Choosing the best quality tap ware, door furniture, electrical accessories and home control products can be confusing and time consuming. Synergi Solutions removes this inconvenience for new home builders and renovators alike, by giving you all the coordinated information you need on the latest interior product ranges.

Environmental Focus In bringing you this premium offering, Synergi Solutions is committed to partnering with companies that utilize environmentally friendly manufacturing practices and offer energy efficient products. When you choose from the Synergi Solutions range, you can be assured that you’re playing a part in ensuring a sustainable future.

Product Style Features A team of interior design specialists have worked closely with each Synergi Solutions partner to ensure there are clear ‘synergies’ linking a selected range of partner products, in a pre-coordinated, aesthetically matched package across the portfolio. Key corresponding features in the range include a combination of: • Defining colour options that are visible on key elements of the range including ‘Ocean Mist’ giving you the superior look of glass, ‘Espresso Black’, or the new ‘Pure White’ providing a smart, sophisticated look • Premium stainless steel finishes • Popular square and round architectural design features.

Viewing the Synergi Solutions Range Log on to www.synergisolutions.com.au to view the entire range and see for yourself how simple it is to seamlessly integrate your interior design. Details for accessing all product is available on the ‘Contact Us’ page.

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Synergi Solutions creates stylish possibilities for every room of your home.

Clipsal Saturn is a premium range of architecturally designed electrical accessories. The entire range has set new standards in home electrical accessories and is unlike any other standard home wiring solution. The Clipsal Saturn 250V range appeals to anyone who desires the latest styles and fashions in their home. It offers a sleek, easy to clean glass-look switch, plus data point and power outlet options. Available in Ocean Mist, Espresso Black and Pure White colour variants to blend in beautifully with any home environment. Saturn fits perfectly with the Synergi Solutions range because each and every component has been designed and selected to blend seamlessly with the latest in premium home design trends. Providing greater holistic benefits of style, shape, colour and material coordination with the added visual appeal of chrome and glass-like finishes. Clipsal Australia continues to look toward the future as a proven leader in electrical innovation, providing electrical solutions for homes throughout Australia and the world.

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Caroma, the trusted name in bathroom accessories has joined the Synergi Solutions partnership with a premium range of stainless steel and square architectural design features for your bathroom. This range is extensive to ensure you’ll be able to find the perfect solution for your bathroom design, and furthermore, has been specifically designed to coordinate with other products in the Synergi Solutions range. Today, households are looking for innovative new ways to help save our precious water resources and the environment and Smartflush is the smart choice in toilet suites using only 4.5L of water for a full flush and 3L for a half flush. By installing a Smartflush you will save up to 35,000L of water per year* without sacrificing on stylish design and ensuring proven performance.

Gainsborough have created an exclusive range of premium door furniture that encompasses, Ocean Mist and Espresso Black coloured rosettes accenting timeless bright chrome. Made to our premium architectural specifications, the shapes, styles and colours blend seamlessly with our other partners in the Synergi Solutions Collection. Renowned for their fine quality door furniture, Gainsborough Hardware have been designing, manufacturing and supplying door hardware in Australia and to the world for over 30 years. Whether you’re an architect designing a unique residence or commercial building, planning to build a modern residential home or about to give your place a classic renovation, Gainsborough provides real security with unmatched style, offering a complete range of levers, decorative door handles, security locks, entrance sets and complementary accessories.

The Caroma range selected offers a total bathroom solution including a toilet suite, basin, tap ware and accessories designed to complement all the ranges available from Synergi Solutions. *compared to 11L single flush toilet suites. Toilet Suite WELS 4 star rated and Wall Basin Mixer WELS 5 star rated

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ColouR+FiNiSH

Choose the colour and finish to suit any room of your home. There are a thousand and one decisions to be made when building or renovating your home. Deciding on wall and carpet colours, tile designs and tap styles can be quite time consuming, however many people won’t give a second thought to the look and style of their electrical installation. It is assumed that there are no options outside the standard white plastic switch. With Clipsal, nothing could be further from the truth! Gone are the days where a switch had to be a boring white rectangle fixed by a screw top and bottom! Today, there are colours and styles to enhance any décor. You can also have colours and styles for your power points. No matter if your home is federation, colonial, contemporary or ultra modern, there is a style and colour to suit. Architects and builders will tell you that when it comes to décor, it’s the detail that sets the best homes apart.

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polished brass (BS)

florentine bronze (FB)

ocean mist (OM)

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cream (CM)

beige (BG)

desert sand (DS)

red (RD)

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soft grey (SG)

dove grey (DO)

gold (GD)

polished brass (BS)

brushed brass (BB)

stainless steel (SS)

chrome shadow (3S)

gun metal (GM)

antique brass (AB)

chrome (CH)

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blue (BL)

brushed aluminium (BA)

red (RD)

white (WH)

black (BK)

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Clipsal SaturnTM 250V Range

A seamless look and an enviable style. The unique Clipsal Saturn 250V collection offers a range of popular electrical accessories that are perfectly matched to each other and products from the C-Bus® Saturn home control range. Clipsal makes it easy to give your home a seamless look and an enviable style. The Clipsal Saturn 250V range is manufactured from premium quality materials. You’d be forgiven for thinking that this impressive looking finish was pure glass. The elegant glass-look, available in Ocean Mist, Espresso Black and now Pure White, complements popular modern surfaces, and the hardwearing finish makes these products ideal for kitchens, bathrooms and family areas. Clipsal Australia has successfully incorporated LED indication technology into the innovative design of the Clipsal Saturn 250V range. The soft blue glowing LED offers a stand out point of difference for your switches.

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Clipsal Saturn Dimmer Switches can help to set the perfect amount of light for any time of the day or night. Clipsal Saturn Dimmer Switches will create the mood you desire and give you complete lighting control, while maintaining the sleek, stylish look of Saturn throughout your home. The Clipsal Saturn Universal Dimmer also gives you the advantage of energy efficiency, saving you money on your power bills, while helping to save our environment. Clipsal has cleverly teamed up with some of Australia’s leading home accessory brands such as Caroma, and Gainsborough to create Synergi SolutionsTM. Now the premium look of Clipsal Saturn can be achieved throughout your entire home by installing this pre coordinated portfolio of electrical accessories, bathroom accessories, and door furniture (see page 48).

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Clipsal SaturnTM 250V Range

Stands out from the crowd, blends in with the home The Clipsal Saturn 250V Switched Socket outlet allows the operation of all 250V electrical devices, the same as a standard power outlet. These complement Clipsal Saturn Wall Switches extending the 250V family to create the perfect match in switches and sockets. Clipsal Saturn Data wall plates are the perfect option for anywhere you require data connectivity around the home in areas such as bedrooms, family rooms, lounge rooms and the home office without compromising your home’s great looks. The Clipsal Saturn 250V Switched Socket also matches perfectly with the C-Bus Saturn range if you are thinking about home control. See page 80 for more information.

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Impress Push-Button Selection

One touch The contemporary IMPRESS switch is stylish, practical and sleek, bringing a whole new innovation to your electrical installation. With the main features being the smooth reliable action, large switching capacity, and its compatibility with all 30 Series Clipsal switch plates including Slimline, Eclipse, Standard, 2000, Metal Plate and C2000 ranges. The IMPRESS push-button switch is perfect for new homes and renovations. Also available with a soft blue LED on/off indicator.

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2000 SeriesTM

The power and the fashion The 2000 Series is Australia’s best selling switch. Manufactured in high gloss, impact resistant material, the 2000 Series incorporates surrounds that simply clip on and are totally interchangeable to create lots of colour combinations.

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The 2000 Series Multigang Surrounds provide endless options when either switches or sockets are required under the one surround, and Gangbusters® is the multigang solution for oversized plugs and chargers that need extra space. The surrounds can be easily removed to enable painting or papering right up to the edge. This makes decorating a breeze, as you don’t need to fuss over painting too close to the edges. Available in a full range of decorator colours and metallic surrounds, there’s one to suit every colour scheme.

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Classic C2000 SeriesTM

Nothing outclasses a classic The smooth curves and sleek lines of the Classic range reflect the latest interior design trends. Remarkable and affordable, the Classic range features a level of quality and elegance that you would expect from electrical switches and power points costing much more.

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The choice of colours and finishes available with the Classic range is quite outstanding. There are even metal cover finishes and moulded covers such as the Arctic Silver and Chrome Shadow finishes in the Classic quad power points. As covers and grid plates are easily interchangeable, you can create combinations to match any décor theme.

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Slimline SC2000 Series®

A classic, sliced extra thin At first glance, Slimline® looks exactly like our Classic switches and sockets. Viewed from the side however, it’s a completely different story. Clipsal has taken the Classic and sliced it extra thin! The result is Slimline, a range of switches and sockets that are only 4mm thick (or should we say thin) making them the thinnest switch plates in the world.

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With Slimline, you have a comprehensive range that is unique, but still looks at home when used with the Classic range. A range of metal plate covers and the outstanding Chrome Shadow finish are available in the Slimline range too. Featuring a full metal look and finger print resistant finish, they are sure to add a touch of class at a fraction of what you’d expect to pay.

Eclipse SL2000 Series®

A work of art The Eclipse range of switches and sockets offers the thinnest switch plates in the world. With a wafer thin 4mm profile, they are up to 60% thinner than others.

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Its understated design truly distinguishes the Eclipse range from any other product on offer. The sleek elegance of Eclipse rests smoothly on any surface to ensure a slim and highly fashionable finish. As with Slimline®, a range of metal plate covers and the outstanding Chrome Shadow finish are available. They are sure to add a touch of class at a fraction of the cost. Switch and socket innovation has never looked this good.

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Metal Plate Range

Elements of a beautiful design The Clipsal Metal Plate range offers almost unlimited possibilities. The stainless steel switches and power outlets look superb in today’s stainless steel kitchens, while brass models beautifully complement a more traditional décor.

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Boasting stunning design and durability, Clipsal offers the largest metal plate range in Australia. A choice of lacquered polished brass, anodized aluminium and stainless steel finishes are available in two plate styles, including curved and flat. The BSL and BBSL style metal plate ranges, available in stainless steel or brass finishes, are the lowest profile switches at only 1.2mm, which means they blend in perfectly.

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Heritage Range

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The Heritage range brings together old world charm with the benefits of today’s technology. These switches and sockets are the perfect solution for those wishing to renovate an older style home or to complement the décor of a new federation style dwelling. Unlike toggle switches of the past, Clipsal Heritage offers the safety standards and reliability of modern materials. They are even adaptable to suit TV antennas, faxes and computers.

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All metal features have been lacquered to withstand moisture and maintain their lustre. Heritage covers are available in exquisite Polished Brass, Antique Brass, Florentine Bronze, and the art deco chic of classic Chrome. All models are available with smooth or ribbed covers, with porcelain or metal shallow base versions and can be complemented by using pre-drilled cedar, pine or undercoated (ready-to-paint) mounting blocks if required.

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Modena 800 SeriesTM

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Introducing a new range of sophisticated automatic integrally switched socket outlets and standard switch combinations to add style and a contemporary edge to any modern room. Modular in design and combined to meet your requirements for audio visual, data, TV and lighting control needs whilst looking great. Available in nine clip-on coloured picture surrounds and in either White or Black interior colour options. All switches in the Modena 800 Series are compatible with C-Bus and LexCom Home Control. For more information, please refer to page 69.

A triumph of form and function When it comes to surrounding yourself with style, comfort and flexibility, you can’t go past the popular Modena 800 Series. Truly compatible with contemporary living, this classic range comes with large switches and easy to view indicators, offering a minimalist look that is unobtrusive amongst any modern interior. Catering for all applications the Modena 800 Series is designed with nothing but the best form, function and safety features in mind.

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Strato 800 SeriesTM

Pretty as a picture or expand your horizons 83mm

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Thanks to the Strato 800 Series range of premium wallplates, wanting to hide your homes switches and sockets is a thing of the past. Combining flat-metal picture frame surrounds with attractive modular components, the 800 Series provides an elegant and versatile design that is completely unique and deserves to be showed off. Also capable of incorporating new push-button switch modules, they allow up to six switches per plate, each with cool blue LED On/Off indication. A feature in their own right, Strato’s 800 Series adds a sophisticated finish to modern décor.

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ModulineTM

Spring loaded with benefits Do away with messy cords and impress guests at your next social event, with Moduline’s Soho range of innovative pop up power outlets. Their neat and compact design allows outlets to be hidden when not in use, ideal for areas such as the kitchen, home office and home theatre, providing you with power in the most convenient of locations including mounted on bench tops, desks and tabletops, even on floors and in ceilings. Pop up outlets offer a disscrete solution for all applications including power, data, voice and video/audio. Easy to install and use, Moduline’s pop up range of outlets is the ideal solution for when you need to combine practicality with style in your home. Ask your electrician or ClipSpec consultant about the range of hydraulic pop up outlets also available.

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Home networking solutions to suit every budget Want a structured network for the home that keeps pace with your family? Clipsal’s digital home networking products provide a structured wiring solution that integrates and distributes home entertainment, computer networking, audio/video, digital and pay TV throughout the home. Smart home networking connects items such as your TV, audio systems, computers and home security, in order to provide you and your family with a lifestyle that is convenient and organised. It gives you the freedom to use a number of products and latest technologies in any room of the house, and all from one easy-to-use central hub. Simply put, it means you have the option to use whatever you want, wherever you want, whenever - throughout your entire home. Here’s a run down of just some of the wonderful benefits you can expect from your Clipsal home networking system:

Multi-room entertainment Our solution gives you the flexibility to view television signals in any room of your home. You can even create your own in-home television channels allowing you to watch the movie playing on your DVD player from a TV in another room. Similarly, video signals from other sources such as security cameras, personal video recorders and pay TV set top boxes, can be distributed to televisions throughout your home.

High speed Internet access Home networking creates a data network within your home, allowing you to share files amongst the various personal computers in your home. You can also centralise the storage and management of content such as movies, music, family photos and slide shows and distribute them conveniently to multiple rooms throughout the home. When you add a broadband Internet connection to your home network, it will allow simultaneous high speed web surfing and downloading from all the computers in your home.

Phone lines You can manage the various phone lines needed in your home and have dedicated lines for your home office phone and fax, or even a separate personal line for a teenager. Whatever you’re after, Clipsal’s home networking solutions can cater to your individual requirements and include several product ranges to help get you started, such as StarServe®, Delta 8 and LexCom Home® Networking. Enjoy the benefits of advanced networking technology today, so your home is equipped for tomorrow.

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DeFiNe your LiFeStyLe We live in a digital age

Are you digital ready?

TVs and cameras are just some examples of how digital compatible technology is being used to deliver unprecedented quality in every way imaginable. However the digital realm stretches so much further than crisp picture quality for your TV. These days, with the correct wiring you can design a home so smart, you would think it had a masters degree. Clipsal’s smart solutions range from StarServe®, which is the essential in home networking to C-Bus®, which delivers the ultimate in home control.

It is not uncommon for families to have more than three televisions in the one household. Many of which now also enjoy the benefits of the digital age for entertainment and education. Digital TV has many benefits over the old analogue system, including a sharper picture, clearer sound, wide screen viewing, extra channels (including radio channels) and electronic program guides; the list goes on. So ask yourself. Wouldn’t it be nice to move into your new home and have perfect picture quality in every room from day one? Or,

let the kids have their own phone in each bedroom. By having your digital cabling installed during the building process, it allows you to move in and start enjoying the full benefits of your TV, Internet and phone being completely accessible straight away. No mess, no fuss and no need to organise another contractor to come in later when you’re already settled. When installing your TV’s cabling, take the initiative to also include a high quality digital ready antenna. Not only can you enjoy perfect reception immediately, but you can also avoid the hassle of having to re-cable later on.

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the core unit, you can access all supported services from the LexCom outlet. Add a triple play splitter to any of these LexCom outlets and you’ve instantly got a multimedia hub with full and simultaneous access to all three services: voice, data and TV.

Renovating? Delta 8 is perfect, as it comes ready for installation and can be easily rewired into an existing home, giving you eight telecommunication outlets from one attractive unit, without requiring crossconnection. Aside from easy installation, this also means that future upgrades and/or expansions to Delta 8 are inexpensive and trouble-free.

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that grows with the family Introducing the PDL LexCom Home® Network - a unique system that gives you access to all your entertainment, communication and data services from any room in your home.

This advanced flexible home network system never fails to impress with dazzling entertainment functions, Internet and communication capabilities. With LexCom Home Network your home is set to grow as you grow, change as you need to change and advance as entertainment and communications advance. Another great thing about LexCom is that it’s so simple – just connect and go, designed for

quick, simple use for almost anyone, making your home even smarter. A PDL LexCom Home Network can greatly enhance resale value of your home and this unique new system will provide a convincing edge when it comes time to sell. You can’t beat the PDL LexCom Home® Network system.

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SERVING YOU MORE Keep the family connected Clipsal StarServe® keeps your family connected to the phone, TV and Internet, all at the same time. It avoids household arguments as the kids can research school projects on the net in the study while you shop on Ebay® in your bedroom; your partner can be watching the sports highlights in the shed while the kids play with their latest games console in the family room – everyone is content.

Saves time. Saves hassles. Saves family wars. Say goodbye to messy cords draped across the floors. StarServe home networking also keeps your home neat and tidy; pre-wired during the building process so your TV, data and phone outlets are fitted straight into the wall, just like a power point. Altogether, this provides you with a great networking solution that will add significant value to your house. 76

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Incorporating a StarServe home networking system into your building plans makes it possible to distribute TV, phone and data to any room of your home, removing any unnecessary cables and providing you with the ultimate in convenience. Designing a home office, an entertainer’s paradise or simply a home that is versatile and safe? Whatever you want from your home networking, you’ll certainly be impressed with what StarServe has to offer.

Picture perfect TV in any room Have multiple TVs in your household? StarServe allows you to watch TV, videos, pay TV or DVDs in any room of the home at the flick of a switch. And because it all runs off the one network, it means that you only need one central DVD and better still the picture quality of your TV won’t diminish, no matter how many TVs you connect.

Multiple-user Internet access The Internet provides a wealth of information and with StarServe you have the flexibility to distribute broadband connections to multiple rooms at the same time. It can even network computers together for gaming and sharing printers or scanners. Fast, reliable and easy to manage, this flexible cabling system is like the data networks used in businesses.

Separate phone lines Clipsal StarServe provides multiple phone lines, ideal for including a fax machine in the home office or to give the kids some privacy by having a separate line in their bedroom.

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rings, but it’s a bit late for visitors. Turn to the surveillance camera channel on your TV and see who it is without getting out of bed. Or use the TV outlet in the baby’s room to set up a camera. It makes a great baby monitor, so you can watch the baby from any room with a TV connected to the Clipsal StarServe system and it can be removed at any time.

How do I control my DVD, pay TV and video in the other rooms without going back to the lounge room? With the Clipsal StarServe system you can remotely control all of these things from any other location in your home fitted with a Clipsal Remote Control Target. This target combined with an emitter lead in your lounge room can change the device you want to control. Simply use all the functions of the remote control as if you were in the same room as the device you are controlling.

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ESSENTIAL Multi Room Audio: Clipsal Audio Solutions, LexCom Home Audio

CREATE THE PERFECT HARMONY Total home audio solutions Whether you are building your first, second, third or maybe even your dream home, Clipsal has a multi-room audio solution to suit every budget and lifestyle. Now there’s no excuse not to enjoy music throughout your home with either a Clipsal Audio Solution, LexCom Home Audio, or C-Bus Multi Room Audio system. Gone are the days where you need to drag the portable stereo and its bulky speakers around the house, in order to move music from one room to another or even outdoors. Now you can listen to your favourite tracks in any room, but still control them from one convenient location - such as your living room. Simply connect your computer, iPod or MP3 player to one of our audio systems and voilá. Each music location (Music Zone) can have its own local source, so everyone can listen to his or her favourite music in separate rooms without affecting the rest of the family; simply plug your iPod or computer in and away you go. It is easy for anyone to use from the novice to the most technically minded person.

Example 1: Listen to your music play outdoors under the patio, while you are having a barbeque and entertaining friends. Example 2: The kids want to listen to their favourite music but you’re entertaining friends. The kids simply plug in their iPod to the local music source in their room and they can listen to their own music while you listen to something more appropriate with your friends at the barbeque. There is a system to suit any budget or home type, from the affordable Clipsal Audio Solution with multi-zone system and multi-source input, stylish wall switches and handy remote controls, to LexCom Home Audio that incorporates 5.1 surround sound for home cinemas. Further to that, if you’re including C-Bus in your home, then the C-Bus Multi Room Audio system is an absolute must. This elegant solution provides total control of music from anywhere in the home and can be controlled by the same wall switches, touch screens or remotes that control your lights. C-Bus Multi Room Audio can even change radio stations, skip CD tracks, or change songs on your MP3 player without getting up and leaving the room and without the need for extra controllers on the wall.

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HOME Control THAT MAKES CENTS

Your home is about living and with a Clipsal C-Bus® home control system, it can be about living wisely - providing an enhanced lifestyle of entertainment, convenience, comfort and security. Those who live with C-Bus will often explain to their friends and family that living without it would be like giving up their remote control TVs, microwave ovens, or remote garage doors. The level of convenience is hard to imagine until you have experienced the ultimate in home lifestyle benefits for yourself. Imagine driving home from work in peak hour traffic and turning on the espresso machine from the drivers seat of your car, all because you sent a message through your mobile. With C-Bus the possibilities are endless. You can turn things on and off automatically through the clever use of schedules and timers. Picture yourself pressing a “welcome home” button on a remote control as you pull into your driveway and having your pathway, front porch and hallway lights turn on. Your air conditioner begins to warm or cool your living room and your favourite music starts playing throughout your house.

That’s a smart home C-Bus also enables users to set personalised scenes and modes, such as a “goodnight” button that turns everything off when you go to bed, and a “watch DVD” button that activates your home cinema and dims your lights when you watch a movie. Press a “goodbye” button upon leaving the home, and you can be rest assured that all power is “off ”. It’s that easy. Whether you are building or want to enhance your existing home, with Clipsal C-Bus and C-Bus Wireless, anyone can enjoy the benefits of a smart home. You can even start small and add to the system as your lifestyle changes.

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of their lighting and electrical devices and as a result, significantly reduce their energy consumption around the home. This can be achieved through the use of clever occupancy sensors which turn off the lights when a room becomes vacant. Lighting sensors are also used to turn off and dim lights when they’re not needed, or to even open and close blinds and curtains, which ultimately reduces the heat and cold transfer.

The benefits are endless Dimmers are also commonly used to reduce energy consumption, not only extending the life of lamps, but also that of our planet. Saving the environment is one thing, but don’t forget, less energy consumption also means a cheaper energy bill, which gives you more money for other things. It doesn’t get much better than that.

Any home can be a smart home With a Clipsal C-Bus control system your house can become smart and energy efficient, providing you with a more enhanced lifestyle. Start small and add to the system as your lifestyle changes.

Add a touch of style to your home Stylish, touch sensitive LCD screens replace the need to have multiple wall switches and add a touch of enviable style and functionality to any home. The C-Touch Colour Touch Screens can be personalised with your own photographs or graphics and can perform a huge range of programmable functions, all with the touch of a finger. Use a C-Touch Colour Touch Screen to control your entire home’s lighting, home theatre, air conditioning, security, watering system and almost anything else you can imagine. To check out Clipsal’s stunning range of touch screens go to page 86. For more information on these, or any other C-Bus home control products, please visit www.clipsal.com/cis.

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Once there were Smart Homes Now there are Wiser Homes Clipsal’s new C-Bus Wiser makes using the technology in your home easier and more convenient by providing seamless control of music, home cinemas, air conditioning, lighting, sprinkler systems, security - you name it.

Wiser is the missing piece of the smart home puzzle, bringing electrical, multimedia and telecommunications technology together into a single solution that is user friendly.

What is Wiser?

You can turn on your air conditioner from your mobile phone on the way home, or check that everything is turned off over the Internet when you get to work.

Wiser is the latest range of products to join the Clipsal C-Bus family, bringing a whole new level of functionality and connectivity throughout the home.

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The Wiser Home Controller seamlessly connects many different technologies such as lighting control, security, air conditioning, audiovisual equipment, media players, irrigation systems, motorised blinds and curtains, and a whole lot more, creating a seamless solution that the whole family can use and enjoy.

How does Wiser make life simpler? In the past, you’ve needed to learn how to operate a whole lot of different and sometimes complicated equipment. You needed one controller for your air conditioner, another one for your security system, another one for your irrigation system, and loads of remote controls for your TV and audio equipment. It was all too hard! Wiser provides one consistent and intuitive control for everything you want to control. You get the same look and feel on every device, any time, anywhere; from a light switch, a touch screen, a home computer, or even from your digital TV. For example, lights are operated with a light bulb icon, sound systems by a speaker icon, and irrigation by a tap icon… it can’t get any simpler than that.

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How does Wiser bring convenience? With Wiser, you can operate nearly anything, from almost anywhere: touch screens, wall switches, web tablets, remote controls, mobile phones, computers, even your TV! And you can do it when you’re home… or via the Internet or a mobile phone when you’re out. Whatever you want, whenever you want it, wherever you are. For example… you’re outside cooking a barbeque and want to listen to some music, simply grab your mobile phone out of your pocket and turn on your multi-room audio system. Or if you’re sitting down to watch a movie, and decide that you’re too cold, use your remote control, and adjust the temperature via a Microsoft™ media centre menu on your TV.

How will Wiser save me time and money? Wiser allows your installer to make any changes or adjustments you may want over the Internet. That means no more waiting around for a technician, you’ll get the job done sooner, more conveniently, with no call out fee! Wiser by name, Wiser by nature!

But it’s not just about you controlling it… with Wiser, your home can make things happen automatically according to your lifestyle and routine. You can be gently woken on week days to your bed lamps and music fading up slowly, followed by curtains opening, and your alarm system deactivating from night mode. And when you leave for work, simply press the “goodbye” button and your lights will turn off, blinds close, music fade and air conditioner power down.

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the core of a wiser home Lighting Control Lighting control is a fundamental part of any home automation system, providing some of the most user-friendly, convenient benefits including an “all off ” button that can turn every light off from next to your bed, or a “welcome home” button that can be operated by remote control in your car, turning on garage, pathway and hallway lights. There are also many energy saving benefits to be gained from lighting control systems including utilising sensors and timers to turn off lights automatically, and dimmers to reduce the amount of power consumed.

Home Theatre Flat screen TVs, video projectors, surround sound systems, DVD players, Blue Ray recorders, hard disk recorders, pay TV, digital TV and gaming consoles; is it any wonder people find the home theatre a complicated room to operate? Simplify operation and replace multiple remote controls with a universal remote, furthermore, integrated into a home automation system a universal remote can also activate the room’s lighting and curtains.

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Keyless Entry We use remotes to lock and unlock our cars, so why at home, do we still fumble around with our keys to open the door. In a smart home, keyless entry takes on a whole new level of functionality with the ability to trigger other events such as turning on the lights, music and air conditioning.

Irrigation Did you know an automated irrigation system reduces water wastage far beyond that of a standalone irrigation system? Even then, efficiencies can be further maximised by taking other variables into consideration such as daytime temperature, rainfall, wind speed, and ground moisture, and all conveniently controlled via a touch screen or web tablet inside the home, as well as a mobile phone or Internet.

Air Conditioning One of the most power-hungry devices in our home. However, integrated into a home automation system with timers and sensors it can operate far more efficiently. Including automatic opening and closing of your windows and blinds will further reduce your thermal transfer. User-friendly operation using the same switches and touch screens as your lights or can be controlled via the Internet or your mobile phone.

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Home automation is as the name suggests, automating events within the home. By definition, it can be something as basic as a remote controlled garage door, however a more apt description is the simplified or automatic control of devices from a single technology within the home – such as that of your lights and irrigation to security and curtains. Home automation can be achieved through one-touch control, scheduled events that take place at a preset time, or automatic activities triggered by movement, temperature and light levels.

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HOME NETWORKING StarServe Home Network, Delta 8, PDL LexCom Home Network Home networking, often referred to as “smart wiring”, is the cabling infrastructure that delivers your Internet, free to air TV, pay TV, DVDs and telephone throughout your home. We live in an ondemand world packed full of information, entertainment and communication; all of which plays a vital role in our busy day-today lives. Home networking ensures that all of these technologies can be utilised right throughout the house, therefore maximising the potential and value of this feature-rich content.

Security Home security is a must these days and a system integrated into a smart home provides far greater security benefits, including turning on lights as a deterrent, alerting you via your email or SMS if there is an intrusion and allowing you to view cameras from your mobile phone. The C-Bus Wiser Home Controller can easily arm and disarm via one button that can also control your lighting, curtains and air conditioner as you come and go.

Multi Room Audio A multi room audio system allows you to listen to music throughout your home, without the need for big bulky speakers and electronic components. With the choice of either the same music or various sources in different rooms your whole family will be happy. You can even plug your kids’ iPods into the system in their bedrooms!

Media Centre Want to make the most of your “digital content” and eliminate the need to store videos, music and digital photos onto hundreds of disks? Media centres are a new addition to the home, whereby they provide a central location for the storage and playback of any type of digital information, ultimately supplying glitch-free media anywhere in the home through home networking.

Video Intercom

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Rapidly replacing the front door bell, video intercoms are far more powerful when integrated into a smart home together with keyless and automated entry systems. The intercom rings, your visitor appears on the TV, you give a verbal welcome via cordless phone and press the “open door” button on your remote, all without even moving from the couch.

Wiser Home Controller A home controller is a device that manages equipment across multiple technologies, even beyond the home environment. Providing you with a wealth of feature-rich benefits, such as the ability to turn on lights and check web cameras via your TV, a secure mobile phone or Internet browser. It will even send you an email or SMS if an intrusion is detected so you can check your home immediately.

Windows and Blinds Motorised windows, blinds and curtain dressings are incredibly practical. Most importantly though, they improve living environments by automatically adjusting according to the surroundings, so you will always be living with the perfect amount of ambient light, airflow, and temperature. Imagine it’s summer; in the morning the windows and curtains automatically open to allow air flow and light, as the outside temperature increases the windows close, then as sunlight increases the blinds close.

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C-Touch Colour Touch Screens TM

Red, blue and green with envy The C-Touch™ Colour Touch Screen is the latest in C-Bus wall mounted, touch sensitive LCD screens. The stylish touch screen can display pages of graphical items. Buttons, sliders and images on the screen all perform programmable functions, simply at the touch of your finger. Control your entire home’s lighting, home theatre, air conditioning, security, watering system and almost anything else you can imagine.

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A C-Touch Colour Touch Screen can replace large, multiple wall switches and dimmers to add a touch of enviable style to any home. In fact, the C-Touch Colour Touch Screen is so sophisticated, you can even personalise the screen with your own colour scheme, photographs or screensavers. So no matter how often you change your décor, your C-Touch Colour Touch Screen can change with you.

MKII B&W Touch Screens

Total control Clipsal’s MKII Black and White Touch Screen provides total control of your entire C-Bus control system - making it perfect for main living areas, entrance halls or home theatres. The large graphical interface can be customised to suit your needs. In fact it will control anything you decide to include as part of your smart home environment. Available in a range of styles and colours the MKII Black and White Touch Screen is also available with a free standing swivel base, making it great for kitchen benches, bedside tables or on top of entertainment units. Matching Clipsal SaturnTM 250V glass look power points now available. See page 54.

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DLT Range TM

The ultimate smart switch One of the biggest problems people find with home control is the difficulty in remembering which buttons do what. Clipsal have now solved that problem with user friendly Dynamic Labelling Technology™ (DLT). An Australian first, Clipsal’s DLT is available in the C-Bus Saturn™ and Neo® wall switches and allows the buttons to be electronically labelled according to your needs. The units have eight function buttons over two pages, a backlight for easy viewing, and support up to eight languages, making DLT wall switches simple for anyone to use. Matching Clipsal SaturnTM 250V glass look power points now available. See page 54. 88

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Saturn Range TM

All switches in the Saturn™ range are available in C-Bus® and C-Bus® Wireless products. For more information refer to pages 80-85.

C-Bus Saturn switches are also available with the option of handy labelled buttons, making it easy to know what each button does.

A beautifully crafted switch - in pure glass The C-Bus Saturn™ range boasts a luxurious glass face and distinctive illuminated round buttons. It is arguably the most beautiful switch range available. The pure glass finish is not only stylish but makes it durable and easy to clean. Now also available with a very sophisticated looking stainless steel face. But Saturn is not just a pretty face. It is fully programmable and can go beyond simple on/off functions, delivering unlimited dimming, switching and other control functions as part of a C-Bus smart home system.

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Modena Range

Available in either C-Bus or LexCom Home Control, and also compatible with C-Bus Wireless. For more information refer to pages 80-85.

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Stylish control The elegant range of C-Bus Modena home control wall switches replace your regular wall switches and feature an ultra modern soft touch for on/off control and dimming of lights. Additionally they can also activate your custom scenes and act as timers if you require. The stylish European inspired design features large switches for ease of operation, not to mention colour options that are available to match any modern décor.

Neo® Range

All switches in the Neo® range are available in C-Bus® and C-Bus® Wireless products. For more information refer to pages 80-85.

Face the future Neo® is a smart C-Bus wall switch featuring sleek lines and distinctive styling. Neo provides an alternative to the standard look of electrical wall switches. The large rocker covers blend beautifully into the fascia. Available in a wide range of mix and match colour combinations.

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Reflection Range TM

Reflection™ - Expression without words Reflection is the sleek, contemporary design that is constructed from smooth stainless steel and boasts a flat rectangular switch plate without unsightly screws. The metal-look buttons on the C-Bus Reflection wall switches can also be removed for engraving if needed. The switches feature an inbuilt ‘cool blue’ LED status indicator. For more information visit www.reflection.clipsal.com.

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Standard Range

Switched on to C-Bus® If you’re keen on keeping the same style of switches throughout your entire home, Clipsal have the most popular switch styles to incorporate home automation controls, giving you greater choice than ever before. You can now choose from the popular 2000 range, or the beautifully streamlined Eclipse® and Slimline® ranges. Clipsal’s striking metal switches also incorporate C-Bus control, and are available in high quality stainless steel or polished brass. With such a huge range of C-Bus® switches available, there’s something to suit every taste and budget.

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ESSENTIAL Electrical

how to make it happen Now that you’ve worked through the ‘Essential Checklist’ and have some great ideas on how to make your electrical installation work for you, you’ll need to know who to talk to in order to make it happen. Your next step depends on how you have arranged to build or renovate your home. There are four possible scenarios.

1> You’ve contracted a builder to build your home You’ve found your dream home and have contracted the builder. The builder may already have a licensed electrical contractor to do their electrical work. If not, you will need to find a licensed electrical contractor.

2> You’ve engaged a design professional to design and build your home

In most cases, the builder will have a standard electrical plan of your home.

A design professional will design, and may supervise the building of your home or renovation. They’ll talk with you about your lifestyle and the location of your rooms. They will provide your licensed electrical contractor with a plan. The contractor will complete the wiring installation that best suits your new home or renovation.

Expanding the wiring plan to meet your needs

Design professionals with excellent electrical knowledge

The basic wiring plan

Having worked through the Essential Checklist, you’ll have ideas on how you want to tailor your home’s electrical plan. The next step is to speak to your builder; they may handle the process in one of four ways. 1 They may refer you to a licensed

electrical contractor who will walk you through the plan and tailor it to suit your lifestyle and needs.

2 They may have a selection centre where

you can see lots of different electrical products and solutions. Ask to go through the Essential Checklist with the Selection Centre Consultant.

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the plan. If you’d like changes, you can ask to speak to their licensed electrical contractor to find out the costs of a tailored plan.

4 They might use Clipspec®, Clipsal’s easy

to use software program. Clipspec, together with a licensed electrical contractor can easily tailor an electrical plan with everything you need.

4> You’re making some improvements to your existing home If you’ve looked through the ‘Essential Checklist’, there are probably lots of ways you’d like to improve your home environment. Approved Clipsal licensed electrical contractors have their own copy of the ‘Essential Checklist’, so they’ll know exactly what you want.

Important things to look for: Why Clipsal?

They’ll discuss the options with you (room by room), including items you’ve selected from the ‘Essential Checklist’. You may find it useful to include your licensed electrical contractor in the discussions. Your licensed electrical contractor will then draw up the electrical plan based on your needs and preferences.

For more than 85 years, this proud company has been manufacturing products in Australia to the world’s best practice. Quality and safety go hand in hand. Don’t settle for cheap imports; insist on Clipsal products and know that you’re getting quality.

Design professionals with limited electrical knowledge

Ask for a Clipsal Preferred Installer

If your design professional is not familiar with what’s available, ask to get a licensed electrical contractor involved. This can really save you time in the long run.

3> You’re taking on the challenging role of owner / builder So you’ve decided to supervise your building project yourself. If this is the case you will need to find a licensed electrical contractor. Visit clipsal.com and use the installer locator. All electrical contractors listed here are Clipsal approved so you know you can trust them.

Ensuring that you get a top quality installation is as easy as a visit to clipsal.com. Simply use the Installer Locator to access our nation wide network of Clipsal preferred electrical contractors, data installers and systems integrators. There’s one near you. Alternatively call us on 1300 66 99 25. All installers listed are up to speed with the Clipsal product range and attend regular Clipsal hosted workshops and professional development training sessions – assuring you of the best possible service and top quality workmanship.

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Clipsal has again redefined the wall switch with the introduction of the IMPRESS push-button switch. The contemporary IMPRESS switch is stylish, practical and sleek bringing a whole new innovation to your electrical installation. With the main features being the smooth reliable action, large switching capacity, and its suitability for all 30 Series Clipsal switch plates including Slimline, Eclipse, Standard, 2000, Metal Plate and C2000 ranges. The IMPRESS push-button switch is perfect for new homes and renovations. For more information regarding Clipsal’s IMPRESS series or to receive a brochure, call 1300 202 525 or visit clipsal.com

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ESSENTIAL Display centres

oN DIsplAy There is no better way to understand the benefits of Clipsal electrical products than seeing them in action at a Clipsal Powerhouse Display Centre. Each Clipsal Powerhouse offers the very latest in Clipsal products and the C-Bus® home control experience. Clipsal Powerhouse Display Centres are open between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday. During opening hours, customers are welcome to show themselves around the Powerhouses at anytime so you can experience first-hand our touch screens and wireless technology, the stunning range of finishes, and let us show you how we can create that cinema experience in your home.

Alternatively for something more personalised, make an appointment for a full consultation, whereby you bring in your building/renovating floorplans and actually map out all of your electrical requirements in detail with one of our highly trained Clipspec consultants.

Clipsal Powerhouse Display Centres

What is Clipspec®?

SA

6/69 Sir Donald Bradman Drive HILTON SA 5033 Ph: (08) 8269 0751

NSW

4/142 James Ruse Drive ROSEHILL NSW 2142 Ph: (02) 9891 6522

Even if you’re only renovating or your builder doesn’t provide the Clipspec service, you are still able to make an appointment for a Clipspec consultation at any Powerhouse around the country. Also look out for our Clipsal ‘Living Electrical’ display at the many home shows held throughout Australia.

At your Clipspec consultation you’ll have the opportunity to plan your home’s electrical needs with a trained consultant. After your consultation, you’ll get a copy of your house plans showing which products you’ve chosen and where everything needs to go – ready to hand straight to your electrician or builder. It even shows a running tally on the price of your chosen products so you know exactly where you stand and can easily make amendments where necessary. Ask your builder if they are one of the growing number of participating builders in the Clipspec network nationally. Your consultation is free of charge when referred by a participating Clipspec builder.

WA

55 Salvado Road SUBIACO WA 6008 (located in Home Base Expo) Ph: (08) 9347 3570

VIC

83-89 Queens Parade NORTH FITZROY VIC 3068 Ph: (03) 9207 3200

TAS

262 York Street LAUNCESTON TAS 7250 (located in Home Ideas Centre) Ph: (03) 6333 0660

QLD

80 Schneider Road EAGLE FARM QLD 4009 Ph: (07) 3635 7486 clipsal.com

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2000 Series Range

58

Ducted Fans

Bathroom Heater

26

Eclipse® Range

Cameras

C-Bus®

92

14, 18, 24, 32, 36

Gangbusters® 18

Hands Free Switches 18, 24, 26, 30

Classic Range

59

Heritage Range

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Home Control

70

Home Theatre

20

Clipsal SaturnTM

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Colour Selection Chart

Exterior Lighting

Display Centres

DLT™

47

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68

63

Impress Push-Button

57

Infrascan® - Outdoor

10, 36

Infrascan® 360o 20, 24, 32

10, 14, 18,

PDL LexComHome®

88

Downlights

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Exhaust Fans 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25

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C-Bus Standard Range

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61

Emergency Lights

10, 36, 40

Ceiling Fans

30

42

Metal Finish

53

75

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Metal PlateTM Range

MKII B&W Touch Screens

Modena

62

87

64

Security System

10

Slimline® Range

60

Smoke Alarms

Moduline Range 67

StarServe®

Neo® Range

Strato Range

90

Outdoor Power Points

Outdoor Switches

36, 38

36, 38

Portable RCD Protected Power Point

Powertainment®

14

Quad Power Points

91

93

Safety Switches

40

C-Bus Saturn™

89

76

66

Sunset Switches

Surge Arrestor

36

33

Suspended Power Point

Switchboards

30

Reflection™ Range

Remote Controls

38

14, 20, 24, 32

38

Synergi SolutionsTM

Timer Switches

Touchscreens

38

48

18, 30

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Waterproof Switches

26, 30

Clipsal Australia would like to acknowledge and thank Scott Salisbury Homes for the generous use of their ‘Wentworth’ display home at Blackwood Park, and Serenity Homes also for the generous use of their display house ‘Soraya’ at Mawson Lakes. Both stunning homes were used for portions of the photography in this Essential Checklist. We would also like to thank City Holden and Thunderbird Slot Racing.

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Clipsal Powerhouse Display Centres Clipsal Powerhouses are open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Visit and walk through the showroom or call now for a Clipspec consultation appointment.

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SA

6/69 Sir Donald Bradman Drive HILTON SA 5033 Ph: (08) 8269 0751

NSW

4/142 James Ruse Drive ROSEHILL NSW 2142 Ph: (02) 9891 6522

WA

TAS

VIC

QLD

55 Salvado Road SUBIACO WA 6008 (located in Home Base Expo) Ph: (08) 9347 3570

83-89 Queens Parade NORTH FITZROY VIC 3068 Ph: (03) 9207 3200

262 York Street LAUNCESTON TAS 7250 (located in Home Ideas Centre) Ph: (03) 6333 0660

80 Schneider Road EAGLE FARM QLD 4009 Ph: (07) 3635 7486

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