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2013 Essential Checklist, The essential guide to creating your home electrical plan

2013 Essential Checklist, The essential guide to creating your home electrical plan
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2013 Essential Checklist, The essential guide to creating your home electrical plan

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Introduction
Clipsal by Schneider Electric, established in 1920, is a prominent Australian brand offering a wide range of electrical products and solutions. The company focuses on energy efficiency, sustainability, and compliance with environmental standards, while also engaging in community support initiatives.
Creating Your Home Electrical Plan
This document provides a comprehensive guide for developing an electrical plan for homes, emphasizing energy-efficient solutions. It includes a step-by-step process to help homeowners make informed decisions about their electrical needs.
Step-by-Step Guide
  • Preparation: Consider essential questions about electrical needs, such as the placement of light switches, TV and phone points, and power requirements for various appliances.
  • Exploration: Use the Essential Checklist to explore options room by room, and try out styles online with Clipsal iSelect. Visit a Clipsal Powerhouse to experience products firsthand.
  • Completion: Finalize your electrical plan with a Clipspec consultation, which provides expert advice and a tailored plan.
Product Range and Solutions
Clipsal offers a variety of products, including lighting, switches, and home automation solutions. The document highlights the benefits of Clipsal's energy-efficient products, which help reduce energy consumption and costs.
Home Automation and Networking
The guide discusses the advantages of smart home technology, including C-Bus Home Control, which allows for integrated control of lighting, audio, and other systems. It also covers the importance of preparing for the National Broadband Network (NBN).
Community and Environmental Commitment
Clipsal is committed to environmental sustainability and community involvement, supporting initiatives like the Clipsal 500 V8 Supercars race and the Julian Burton Burns Trust.
Conclusion
The Essential Checklist is designed to simplify the process of planning your home's electrical system, ensuring safety, efficiency, and style. Clipsal's extensive product range and expert consultations provide homeowners with the tools needed to create a customized and efficient electrical plan.
Project Planning and Energy Efficiency
The document emphasizes the importance of adhering to the Building Code of Australia (BCA), which mandates a minimum 6-star energy rating for new homes and renovations. It suggests using a Project Planner to design a home that fits one's lifestyle while ensuring compliance with energy efficiency standards.
Solar Solutions
The document highlights the significance of selecting high-quality solar panels and inverters, specifically recommending the Clipsal Xantrex GT Series for its reliability and efficiency.
Home Connectivity and Networking
With the rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN), the document discusses the importance of structured cabling and wireless solutions for home connectivity.
Energy-Efficient Smart Solutions
The document outlines various Clipsal products designed to enhance energy efficiency, such as Infrascan motion sensors, sunset switches, timers, and dimmers.
Smart Home Technology
Clipsal's Smart Home Solutions offer intelligent control of lighting and electrical devices, enhancing comfort, convenience, and security.
Overview of C-Bus Home Control System
The C-Bus Home Control system offers a comprehensive solution for enhancing home automation, providing control over various elements such as lighting, security, energy efficiency, and entertainment systems.
Key Features
  • Control and Convenience: C-Bus allows for the control of lighting, motorized blinds, air conditioning, pool and spa pumps, security systems, and home theatre systems.
  • Security Integration: The system enhances security by integrating with existing security systems.
  • Energy Efficiency: C-Bus optimizes energy use through sensors, timers, and programmable settings.
  • Multi-Room Audio: The system supports multi-room audio, allowing different music sources in various rooms.
Customization and Scalability
The C-Bus system is highly customizable, allowing users to choose the level of control and automation they desire.
Energy Efficiency Benefits
  • Dimmers and Sensors: Extend lamp life and reduce power bills by adjusting lighting based on occupancy and ambient light.
  • Time Scheduling: Automates the operation of devices based on user-defined schedules.
Conclusion
The C-Bus Home Control system offers a flexible, scalable, and energy-efficient solution for modern home automation.
Introduction to Wiser Home Control
Wiser Home Control offers a comprehensive home automation solution that enhances convenience and functionality.
Key Features and Benefits
  • Remote Connectivity: Users can stay connected to their home systems from anywhere.
  • Scene Setting: The system allows for the creation of "scenes" that activate multiple devices simultaneously.
  • Energy Efficiency: Integration with C-Bus Wireless Plug Adaptors and motion sensors helps reduce energy consumption.
Case Study: Modern Family Home
A case study of a modern family home illustrates the integration of Clipsal’s C-Bus Home Control technology.
Interior Design Insights by Shareen Joel
Shareen Joel emphasizes the importance of personal style and thoughtful planning in interior design.
Clipsal Product Range
Clipsal offers a wide range of switches and sockets, catering to various aesthetic preferences and functional needs.
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The essential guide to creating your home electrical plan Your step-by-step guide to creating the perfect electrical plan Interior styling advice and inspiration from an award winning designer Clipsal iSelect Explore the possibilities on your iPad! Make the most of your energy... with Clipsal’s energy-efficient solutions Australia’s best electricians are only a click away.

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Clipsal, the community, our environment... and you. Established in 1920, Clipsal by Schneider Electric is Australia’s number one brand of electrical products, accessories and solutions. Clipsal has successfully evolved and grown from its Adelaide base by supporting the local economy and providing products manufactured right here in Australia. Clipsal is dedicated to supplying you with the most innovative and sustainable solutions available. As part of Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management, Clipsal provides a total electrical solution for any project or application. At...

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Welcome Welcome to Clipsal’s Essential Checklist and thank you for taking the time to look at what we have to offer. We’re confident you will find that it provides hundreds of electrical solutions designed to enhance your lifestyle and complement your home. From safety and security to convenience and style, our range of energy-efficient products and solutions will help save you money by reducing your energy consumption, while assisting to preserve our planet. By selecting Clipsal, you can be certain that you are installing tried and tested products that comply with all of Australia’s world-leading...

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Clipsal’s Essential Checklist provides you with hundreds of electrical solutions designed to enhance your lifestyle and complement your home. From safety and security to convenience and style, you can be sure to find something that is perfect for you. Our range of energy-efficient products and solutions will help save you money by reducing your energy consumption, while assisting to preserve our planet. Clipsal Helps You Create Your Electrical Plan 6 Essential Questions Download Clipsal iSelect Visit Your Local Clipsal Powerhouse Book a Clipspec Consultation Lifestyle Inspiration Room by Room...

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Choose Your Style Saturn™ OneTouch Saturn™ Horizon Energy-Efficient Lighting Energy-Efficient Solutions Metal Plate Range Impress™ Push-Button Selection Heritage Range Easy Home Electrical Planning with Clipsal Project Planner Tear out your FREE project planner Home electrical planning is easy with Clipspec You can download more Project Planners at clipsal.com/projectplanner. The Essential Checklist should have provided you with plenty of inspiration, but how do you transfer your ideas from a piece of paper or in your head, and turn them into reality? There are a few different scenarios that...

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to creating your home electrical plan There was a time when you had little choice when it came to the electrical design for your new home or renovation. But times have changed, and there are now a whole lot more opportunities to personalise your décor, make life easier, conserve energy, save money and add “wow” factor. Selecting your electrical accessories should be no different to choosing tiles, bench tops or floor coverings. With so many new options on offer, you owe it to yourself to explore your choices and discover what is possible, before you make a final decision. 1. Preparation Asking...

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The Essential Questions Essential questions to ask yourself before planning your home’s electrical requirements. Position of Furniture How are you going to furnish the house? What will each room be used for; a theatre or games room? This will affect your lighting design. Light Switches Are you happy with the location of the light switches? TV and Telephone What are the locations of the TV and phone points? Where are the computers going to be located? Are you having data wiring (home networking)? Foxtel™ Are you installing Foxtel? How many decoders do you need and where will they be located? Security...

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2. Clipsal iSelect Exploration We live in the digital age, so it makes sense to use the latest available technology to help plan your ideal electrical solution. Clipsal iSelect is a free downloadable app for your iPad that will help you to see how Clipsal products will look in your new home or renovation. It is the perfect companion to your Essential Checklist. Clipsal iSelect allows you to choose from a range of rooms featured in the Essential Checklist, upload photos from another source, or take a photo of your room directly from within the app. Select from a huge range of Clipsal products,...

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• Choose from a selection of Essential Checklist rooms or use a • Select, move and resize a huge range of Clipsal products. • Create a Digital Planner of all your • Share your rooms with your family Available for Apple iPad.* iPad and Apple are trademarks of Apple Inc.

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Visit Your Local Clipsal Powerhouse The best way to experience what Clipsal electrical products can do to enhance your home is to experience them in action at a Clipsal Powerhouse Display Centre. From stunning architecturally designed wall switches and downlights, to touch screens and complete home control, the Clipsal Powerhouse has all of the products you have seen in the Essential Checklist and Clipsal iSelect, under one roof. See how they look and perform in a reallife situation, feel the quality and ask all the questions you like. Clipsal Powerhouse consultants will provide expert advice...

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CONSULTATION * When referred by a participating Clipspec builder Clipspec Consultation Planning your home electrical is simple with a Clipspec consultation – available exclusively through participating builders and your local Clipsal Powerhouse. If you live too far away, you can even have a remote consultation over the Internet and an experienced Clipspec consultant can talk you through it over the phone.** With the help of your Clipspec consultant, you can design all of the electrical needs for your home in one simple meeting. Clipsal's Clipspec software is a powerful design program that creates...

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