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Smoke Detectors
They are so incredibly important! I think everyone knows that they are an important safety device for the home. They will literally save you, and your loved ones’ lives, if they are functioning. After being in so many Victorian homes recently, installing LED light globes
Current trading restrictions
Just as last time, we are limited in our ability to trade through these restrictions. VEU upgrades are on pause. We are still available for emergency work, should you require us!
Counting sheep…
This month saw another great little project completed for TEIGE. Replacing more than 50 light fittings in a sheering shed was an exciting and at times challenging (the right kind of challenge!) task that led to some fantastic results. By replacing the traditional fluorescent fittings
Last chance to get in for the LED light globes while they are FREE
Changes are coming to the VEU scheme for lighting upgrades, which means we may no longer offer the upgrades for free. The good news is; thanks to our last lot of trading restrictions, we have had at least another month added to the scheme before
Bettering workplace ergonomics through lighting upgrades
Recently, TEIGE Electrical completed an installation in an educational setting here in Bendigo. Removing 82 fluorescent troffers, we went about installing the 82 LED panel, drop-in replacements. From a whopping 72W per fitting, down to just 18W will be a huge saving in their energy
Update: COVID-19 Victorian trading restrictions. Good news and bad.
First, the bad. As our Victorian clients will be well aware, on the 27th of May 2021 the acting premier announced a lockdown for Victoria, this included trading restrictions that precluded us from attending customers in their homes. Subsequently, EnergySafe Victoria (ESV) issued specific guidance
How easily a good idea, can turn into a disaster
Firstly, I want to stress that some assumptions have been made herein. We are not fire investigators, nor do we hold any formal qualifications to make the claims we do. We only offer what appears to have happened from our experiences in conducting electrical work.
Commercial Installs
If you follow our socials, you probably already know that lately, TEIGE has been hard at work completing some commercial lighting jobs under the VEU (Victorian Energy Upgrades) program. Having completed a couple of retail outlets in the Bendigo region, we thought we better make
Weekends!
We know that many work busy weekday schedules that preclude us from making ourselves available for an electrician to visit, just to install some free LED globes. So, we are opening a couple of slots for installations on Saturdays. Like you, we like our time
FREE Lighting Upgrades (VEU)
TEIGE is partnered with a higher-tiered provider of services to the Victorian Energy Upgrade scheme (Victorian Government). We now have the ability to upgrade your existing incandescent, halogen, and CFL light globes to more energy-efficient LED globes at no cost to our customers. The upgrade
Commercial Lighting Upgrades for Victorian Businesses
TEIGE is now offering (actually, we always have) commercial upgrades via the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) scheme. The process is not dissimilar to the residential upgrades you are all likely familiar with, although there is a few gotcha’s we will do our best to explain.
What’s the catch?
A one-metery barra!!! Have you seen the mountains of advertising material around the free lights and been wondering “what’s the catch?” Quite honestly there is no catch, not for us, the energy consumers. We try to ensure all of our customers who have contacted us
Taking advantage of the rebates… while it’s free for the consumer
I didn’t want to see us be another company with marketing material telling people to “get in quick” …but here we are. It’s taken me a little while to truly appreciate just how lucky Victorians are. The Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program is an amazing
Why R32?
R32, also known as difluoromethane, is a good refrigerant gas for several reasons. First, it has a low global warming potential (GWP) of 675, which is much lower than other commonly used refrigerants like R410A or R134a. This means that R32 has a lower impact
The range of replacement light globes
We get the odd inquiry looking for more details about the replacement lighting products. All products supplied as part of the VEU (Victorian Energy Upgrades) program have to be approved for use. That means we can’t head off to your favourite retailer and choose any
Frequently asked questions about the VEU lighting upgrade program
Q. Is it totally free? A. This is the toughest one to answer simply. Most of the time it is! The only real exception is where you have downlights installed on incompatible dimming circuits where the entire downlight fitting needs to be changed to an
How much energy does a light bulb use?
When we talk about calculating our energy usage and minimising how much electricity we consume, we usually talk about big things: gadgets, refrigerators, dishwashers, laundry equipment, and so on. But there is one way nearly everyone consumes electricity in an average day – and often
Why LED’s?
Buckle in team, this’ll be a longer one! LED’s are the most advanced lighting technology we have available for our homes and businesses today. Whilst the technology has been around for decades some of us are still stuck in the ‘dark ages’ of lighting with