Lifesaver 9V Carbon Monoxide Alarm – Part No. LIFCO9

What is Carbon Monoxide?
Carbon Monoxide is a colourless, tasteless and odourless gas that is produced when fossil fuels such as coal, oil, natural gas, LPG, charcoal and wood are not burnt efficiently. It can be produced from poorly maintained or badly fitted domestic heating appliances such as boilers, wall heaters, wood burners, blocked flues or exhaust vents.

What are the symptoms?
The symptoms of CO poisoning include headaches, sickness, tiredness and muscle pain, all of which can be misdiagnosed as the flu. It is therefore important to protect your family and home with a Carbon Monoxide Alarm.

Description
The PSA Lifesaver LIFCO9 alarm protects against the dangers of deadly carbon monoxide levels in the home and provides continuous monitoring of CO levels.

This alarm can be installed on a wall, or as a tabletop unit for added convenience. The PSA Lifesaver LIFCO9 units are easy to install and provide reliable protection against the dangers of carbon monoxide.

These alarm units benefit from a small, sleek design that is suitable for all living areas. They have a 7-year sensor life, providing up to 40% longer protection than many other CO alarms currently available.

Specs:

  • Battery Operated: 3 x AA included
  • Dimensions (in mm): 126(w) x 72(h) x 35 (d)
  • 2 LEDs: Red – alarm condition
  • Green – DC power is present, normal operation
  • Test/reset button
  • Temperature: 4 to 38oC (-10 to 60oC for storage or transport)
  • Humidity: 10 to 95% (RH)
  • Lifespan: 7 years
  • Warranty: 5 years
  • Low battery signal: alerts when the battery needs replacing

For more information contact your local branch TODAY!

(Source: http://www.psaproducts.com.au/)

Osram High Pressure Sodium Lamps

The Osram’s HPS lamp is a high pressure sodium light that has the power to light up the darkest of rooms. The HPS light is perfect for home and industrial applications such as;

  • Security lighting
  • Warehouses
  • Street lighting
  • Indoor and outdoor lighting.

Long Life – Low Maintenance
55,000 hours! Its almost double the life compared to a standard lamp resulting in lower maintenance costs.

Powerful Fast Lighting
NAV-TT lamps are equipped with Osram’s twin arc tube mounting. If the NAV-TT lamps lamp is estinguished for as little as 1 second, it will restart immediately, reaching 50% of light output in just over a minute and full light power after just 3 minutes!

Easy Usage
Vialox Twin arc lamps can be retrofitted to any existing HPS system, on the basis that the lamps are of similar wattage and the ignitor complies with the requirement stated below*.

For more information visit your local Lear and Smith Branch TODAY!

Photometrical Data: Part # Luminous Flux (lm) Luminous efficacy Colour Temperature Life Time
Twin Arc Standard
OSRNAVT150TT		 14 000 93 lm/W 2000 K 55 000 hrs
OSRNAVT250TT 27 000 108 lm/W 2000 K 55 000 hrs

OSRNAVT400TT		 48 000 120 lm/W 2000 K 55 000 hrs
Electrical Data: Part # Lamp Current Volts Approx Circuit Power W PFC Capacitor at 50Hz µF*

OSRNAVT150TT		 1.8A 100V 170W 20

OSRNAVT250TT		 3.0A 100V 275W 32

ORSNAVT400TT		 4.5A 100V 440W 45
*At rated voltage and cos φ ≥ 0.9
Dimensions: Part # Diameter (mm) Length (max.) base

OSRNAVT150TT		 46 211 E40

OSRNAVT250TT		 46 257 E40

ORSNAVT400TT		 46 285 E40

Downlights can cause fires!

(Sourced from Fire and Emergency Services Authority- FESA)

Old or poorly installed ceiling downlights can set fire to roof installations or timbers which burn in the roof space above smoke alarms. These fires can go undetected until it is too late. Often, people only know their house is on fire when flaming material comes through air conditioning vents or the ceiling
collapses. It makes a safe escape more difficult and causes significant damage.

How can a fire start in the roof space?

A roof space fire starts above the ceiling material but beneath the roof tiles or tin. There are a number of things in a roof space that may cause a fire. These include water
pipes, heater flues, heat from the back of downlights and electrical circuits that have been damaged by poor workmanship, white ants or rodents.

NOTE: If downlights are installed correctly and a safe distance is kept from combustible material, there is no risk of fire.

What are the main causes of downlight fires?

A fire can start when the heat given off by downlights comes in contact with combustible material including insulation, leaf litter, wiring or roof timbers. FESA research shows downlights can heat up to more than 240 degrees.

What can I do to prevent downlight fires?

When installed correctly, downlights do not pose a fire risk.  It is important to:

  •  Inspect all downlights and transformers
  • Ensure a non-combustible or mechanical barrier is installed to prevent insulation or other combustible material covering downlights
  • Always use fittings and guards that meet Australian Standards
  • Following any work in the roof space, inspect all downlights and transformers to ensure they are clear of insulation or other combustible material
  • Consider replacing 240 volt incandescent globes with compact fluorescent globes that produce less heat
  •  Consider replacing 12 volt halogen (dichroic) globes with Light Emitting Diodes (LED) that produce considerably less heat

What has been done to reduce downlight fires?

Industry and Government have been working together and developed a standard on the safe use of 240 volt and extra low voltage (less than 50 volts) halogen (dichroic) downlights to reduce the risk of fire. Consumer and electrical contractors education is ongoing. Australian Standards (AS/NZS 3000) – Wiring Rules 2007 specify:

  • Minimum side and top distances between downlights and roof timbers
  • Ability for heat producing devices to release heat
  • Physical barriers to prevent combustible materials being too close to exposed light assemblies

30USM – Australia’s Most Universal Mech


Clipsal have a new  innovative 30USM, that now allows you to only need to carry one mech. The new enhanced design offers significantly improved switching of real fluorescent loads and increased performance in high short circuit conditions (PSCC), suiting a wider range of applications, big or small. The new 30USM has a huge switching capacity of 20A and 16AX, which makes it a truly universal switch mechanism.

The Clipsal 30USM also offers superior design features such as deep contact action and 3mm air gap within the mechanism. This eliminates visible arcing and “crackling”, preventing carbon deposits on the dolly and aperture.
Not to mention an independent “snap” action of the dolly bridge that stops the switch from being partially turned on or off.

Enjoy the convenience of Australia’s most universal mech, why carry anything else?

Product Features & Benefits:

o Switching capacity of 20A/16AX.
o Engineered to switch fluorescent loads and manage high short circuit currents.
o Angled terminal screws for easier accessibility.
o Terminals accommodate 3 x 2.5mm conductors.
o One way/two way switching with looping terminal.
o Fits Clipsal Standard range, 2000 Series, C2000 Series, Slimline, Eclipse and Metal Plate range.

For more information on the Clipsal 30USM Mech please contact your nearest Lear & Smith branch today!

3M’s New 92-NBA Resin Joints Kits

3M have a new one-part mould body with innovative sealing system requiring no cutting to size or taping, new 3M 92-NBA series Resin Joints Kits offer unmatched speed of installation.

Contact our branches today to order the new

3M’s Closed Mix-Pour resin bags are now enhanced with a new integrated resin delivery system. Designed to eliminate almost any chance of skin contact and reduce vapour inhalation from the resin itself, this gives the user superb control over the resin mixing and pouring process – avoiding unnecessary spills and wastage.

Further, 3M’s high quality resin compounds, renowned for their durability and reliability, are redeveloped to fully comply with EU environmental and user safety regulation changes.

 

Now stocking Schneider Variable Speed Drives

Lear & Smith are pleased to announce a new range of low-voltage variable speed drives from Schneider Electric, the Altivar 71 .

The Altivar 71 offers high performance variable speed drive which is suitable for frequency inverters  for three-phased synchronous or asynchronous motors from 0.37 to 2000kW with integral Cat 3 / Sil 2 safety input, as well as an optimised cooling system.

The Altivar 71 is perfect for conveyor belts, mixers, extruders and lifting gear. Call your local Lear and Smith branch today or Rep for pricing.

 

 

 

 

Conergy PowerPlus Modules receive top marks at worldwide first Large Hailstone Test

The module remains intact – even when pelted with billiard ball size hailstones at an impact speed of 120km/h

  • Unscathed: The Conergy PowerPlus module in test runs of Institute Cetecom ICT Services
  • Withstands giant hailstones with a diameter of 55mm at impact speeds of over 120km/h.
  • Conergy PowerPlus Series: Currently the only module series with large hailstone certification in the world.

Hamburg, 16th December 2010:

The Conergy PowerPlus module had already created a stir with outstanding results in the ammonia and salt fog tests, as well as with its superior load capacity of 5,400 Pascal – the equivalent of 11 people standing on top of it. A newly devised large hailstones test of the Institute Cetecom ICT Services further highlights the top quality of the premium module of Hamburg-based Conergy AG. The test did not just entail a bombardment of the modules in eleven different locations with 25 mm diameter hailstones at impact speeds of 82.8 km/h, as outlined in Standard IEC 61215 Ed. 2 – these tests went a lot further with hailstones of over twice the diameter at much higher impact speeds.

The Result: Conergy PowerPlus modules were able to withstand 55 mm diameter hailstones – the size of billiard balls. These impacted the modules at 122 km/h – comparable with the speed at which an average car would travel on the motorway.

The impact force is thereby around 23 times stronger compared to the standard test conditions – a true test of stamina for the module.

The result: Conergy PowerPlus modules survive these mechanical stresses unscathed. This was the result of the examinations according to IEC 61215: optical control, output and isolation measurement. “We were not able to find any effects at the examinations of the modules”, comments Wilfried Latz, Head of the photovoltaics laboratory at Cetecom ICT Services GmbH.

See the video of the Impact Test

Want to know more? Submit a sales enquiry directly to your local Lear & Smith Branch.

Australian Hail Storms Cause Billions in Damage in 2010

Hail storms are seen as the highest potential damage risk in nature – in March 2010 alone two separate hail storms were responsible for causing over $2 Billion damage, with hailstones up to 5cm falling across Melbourne (Annual Australian Climate Statement 2010). Given the ferocity of such storms seen frequently in Australia, consideration to hailstone certified solar modules from Lear & Smith Electrical Wholesalers is paramount.

“Our PowerPlus has once again proven its premium class, and will give customers peace of mind when deploying their very own solar plant in areas prone to severe hail storms”, explains Conergy module expert Oliver Boehres. “Safety and load bearing capacity take first priority for us. That is why our modules are manufactured with only the very best materials. Our 3.2 mm PowerPlus solar glass is significantly more light-weight, but without the usual drawbacks in mechanical stability – the results of the recent hail test series speak for themselves.” In addition to the premium quality glass, the frame construction has also played an important part in the excellent results of the Conergy module tests; after all: the frame must withstand the brunt of the impact energy produced by the hailstones. At this time, the Conergy PowerPlus series is the only one in the world with large hailstone certification, just another in a long line of quality certifications awarded for the premium quality module manufactured in Frankfurt (Oder).

Further Information:

For more information on the complete range of Conergy Solar products, please contact your local Lear & Smith Branch.

NHP’s Compact MOD6 Range is perfect for retrofit

NHP’s Compact MOD6 1P RCBO is the same size as an MCB, which is much more ‘compact’ than traditional 1P RCBOs. The new range offers distinct features that place itself at the forefront of RCBO technology.

The MOD6 family of products which include MOD6 Main Switches, MOD6 ‘M6RCBS’ RCBOs and MOD6 MCBs, can be used side by side using standard buscomb which saves valuable time on installations. In addition, the unique feature of an Earth reference lead guarantees correct operation in case of a loss of neutral.

The MOD6 load centre range which consists of 12, 18, 24 and 36 way in both surface and flush mount, is the perfect enclosure to install your MOD6 equipment. The ‘Compact MOD6 1P RCBO’ also comes complete with a neutral pigtail for connection to the main neutral bar which reduces both time and cable. The latest MOD6 circuit protection products can be retrofitted in place of a standard MCB and there are no requirements for custom busbars.

 

Osram’s SubstiTUBE LED Light

Osram has recently launched an easy to use LED tube that can be used as a replacement for a 36W T8 tube.

While most T8 LED retrofit options do not have a shock protection system in compliance with IEC safety regulations, OSRAM’s SubstiTUBE has an in line fuse called the ‘SubstiTUBE Start’ which is in the shape of a starter. The ‘SubstiTUBE Starter’ replaces the existing starter which ensures that there is no risk of the ends of the tube becoming live leading to electric shock when installing the LED tube.

The SubstiTUBE offers energy savings up to 50% and can be generally used for lighting applications where little or no maintenance is required. For example, warehouses, supply rooms, corridors, stairways, car parks and walk ways. These tubes have a long average life of 50,000 hours and are ideal for applications where maintenance costs are exorbitant. The combination of low maintenance costs and the energy saving potential means you will achieve a payback of less than two years in many applications.

Features:

  • VDE – Certified security
  • Genuine retrofit solution for simple installation – no rewiring required!
  • Modern room lighting
  • Instant On lighting – full output with any warm up time
  • Energy savings of up to 50%
  • Low maintenance thanks to an average lifespan of 50 000 hours Eco-friendly product, mecury free

Product Range:

Technical Features:

  • LED Lamp in T8 shape with G13 socket
  • Length: 1.212 m; Weight: 420 g
  • 18 high-performance OSLON LED‘s
  • Nominal Power: 23.5 W
  • For operation with CCG
  • No rewiring necessary; Luminaire certifications remain valid
  • Direct Retrofit for CCG luminaires; replacement of lamp and included starter
  • Extremely robust with aluminium heat sink and polycarbonate cover
  • Full integrated ECG complies to relevant standards
  • Complies with safety standard for self balastedLED lamps IEC 62560; VDE certificied
  • Up to 50.000 h lifetime
  • Overpower, overheat, short and open circuit protected
  • FineWhite/ ANSI Binning for highest homogeneity
  • Not for operation with ECG, not dimmable

Philips LED Lamps – the Perfect Replacement

Master LED light bulb technology delivers outstanding efficiency and extra long life in sleek designs that fit into fixtures you already have in your home.

The Philips Master LED Light Bulbs are a direct replacement for the conventional incandescent, fluorescent and energy saving light bulbs they are energy efficient light bulbs and have an average life of 50 000 hours and can save up to 50% on running costs. They are suitable for the home, general commercial, residential, industrial and retail applications.

The Philips LED bulbs are a great way to reduce energy and maintenance costs without compromising on light quality and ambience. Because the Master LED bulbs are designed to replace the traditional bulbs they are just as easy to replace and install. This innovative lamp emits no heat, UV or infra-red in the light beam which makes them a versatile lighting option for a wide range of applications. They contain no mercury or lead, so they avoid the waste disposal problems faced by compact fluorescent bulbs.


Ask about this great range of Philips Master LED lamps at your nearest branch today.

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