LED Lights
LED lamps to have a longer lifespan and higher electrical efficiency than incandescent lamps to about 10 times more. Its energy requirements are considerably lower at 8.5W, whereas real power lamps consume 60W.
LED lamps to bring advantages from incandescent lamps, such as full-brightness without a warm-up time and variable colour choice; and also attain energy consumption advantages of fluorescent lamps, without the delay to warm up. The initial cost of LED lamps is usually higher, however the cost is 3 times cheaper in a long-term, with a 3 year payback time, whereas its lifetime estimation in to 40,000 hours (8-10 years); such energy attributes are consequential to the low heat mechanism, thus not warming space, it mostly emits light.
Today the availability for LED lights come for warm colours, white colours, all colours; for indoor and outdoor use; with dimmable controls; and available in bulbs, tubes, strips, and floodlights.
The key advantages of the product are reduced energy cost; reduced maintenance costs; less heat production; high durability; excellent colour quality; light efficiency; no flicker effect when dimmed; and it usually comes with a 3-year warranty.
If you are interested to replace your existing lighting system, Hertz Electrical can visit you and give you a free quotation. Give us a call at 021 141 9090 or email service@hertzelectrical.co.nz to book a visit. Visit us on www.hertzelectrical.co.nz...... to know more about our services.
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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85.2% Yes
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13.5% No
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1.2% Other - I'll share below
Railing planters
To gain extra growing space, make and hang these easy-to-build planters on almost any wooden fence or deck railing. Use Resene FX Blackboard Paint so you can easily identify what plants are in each. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
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