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LIFT MAINTENANCE: LIGHTING MUST ALSO BE CHOSEN WITH CARE

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In this article, we will guide you about the following tips for maintenance and importance of elevator regarding lighting. 1.      What is the ordinary maintenance of the elevators? 2.      The importance of lighting in elevator maintenance 3.      European regulations concerning lighting values What is the ordinary maintenance of the elevators? According to the reference standard 15 of the Presidential Decree 162/99, the owner of a lift is obliged to have his lift serviced by a specialized person, under penalty of keeping it in operation. Furthermore, as far as elevators maintenance is concerned, the maintenance technician can perform two activities on the system: preventive maintenance and verification of the integrity of all components such as ropes, parachutes, alarm systems, etc. For the latter type of activity, maintenance must be performed once every six months and this is why it is defined as a six-month r...

RENOVATIONS AND ENERGY SAVINGS: THE LIGHTING SYSTEM

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Are you thinking of renovating your home? The tax deductions for 2018 are also regulations regarding work on lighting systems. This is why it is important to install a new lighting system during building renovation and to ensure energy savings as well as a tax deduction. Let's see what to do with the Arteco experts, specializing in restructuring in Parma. 1.      The tax deduction, Eco bonus 2.      What can be deducted? 3.      Because lighting is important for energy saving The tax deduction, Eco bonus The financial law in 2017 and the Budget Law of 2018 have established that the tax deduction is 50% with a maximum of € 96,000. The interventions are taken into consideration also include the replacement or installation of lighting systems, which can benefit from them. The achievement of energy savings through the lighting system can take place with the construction or not of building works, the important ...

LIGHTING OF A WOODEN ROOF

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For several years now the use of wood for ceilings and roofs, whether to be restored or to be built in new structures, is frequent. Homes, attics, but also old lofts to be used as offices or laboratories. Wooden ceilings, horizontal or pitched, are a must. After all, we have all had the opportunity to perceive the charm of wood, both old-fashioned and new, in a modern key, in natural or bleached color. Even a bare two-room apartment will be optically wider and more spacious having a wooden ceiling. It has the power to dress and heat any environment. And if wood "looks good on everything", it cannot be said of lighting. Rooms with exposed beams often have particularly high or otherwise low ceilings. Furthermore, wood by its nature does not reflect light but absorbs it. With such ceilings, an accurate choice of lighting is essential. Light is needed to allow us to exalt the masterpiece above and to efficiently illuminate the below. The advice is to rely on expert techni...

LIGHT POINTS IN THE HOME: HOW TO CALCULATE THEM AND HOW TO POSITION THEM

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Are you about to move house or are you going to face a small renovation? Then it is probable that you will have to put your hand to the electrical system, rethinking quantity and arrangement of the famous light points. We see below some important information to orient yourself and not remain "in the dark". 1.      What are light points? 2.      The calculation of light points 3.      How to position lights in the home What are light points? First of all, let's be clear starting from the definition of the light point. What is meant? The specific definition is of “point from which the energy is supplied ". Here under the category of light points we can include both a lamp and a switch, contrary to what many think, namely that the light points coincide exclusively with the lamps, the chandeliers and the spotlights of the house. There are therefore more types of light points that we can normally meet in the homes ...

LED LIGHTING FOR AWNINGS

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In recent years, each sector is evolving towards an increasingly technological future, and awnings are no exception. Ideal for making our outdoor environments even more comfortable, whether they are terraces or gardens, the awnings do not only have the task of sheltering us from the hot sun rays, but they also guarantee shelter and privacy during our evenings in the open air. For this reason, it becomes essential to equip them with an adequate lighting system. Lighting the awnings will give a touch of originality and will improve the livability of our outdoor spaces, allowing you to relax and enjoy a unique atmosphere, whenever you want. Let's see how we can create the right atmosphere, thanks to the advice of Coverture, a leading company in the sale of awnings and pergotenda. 1.      Create a comfortable place without giving up technology 2.      What is the LED lighting system for awnings? Create a comfortable place, but without gi...