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Clipsal, the Community
and our Environment
First established in 1920, Clipsal is Australia’s number one savings and convenience. This includes our new home Energy
manufacturer of electrical accessories. As an industry leader, & Safety Assessment, assisting Australian homeowners to
we’re dedicated to supplying you with the most innovative achieve safer and more energy efficient homes.
and sustainable electrical solutions available on the market.
Clipsal also has the backing of Schneider Electric, one of the Clipsal is also proud to have a significant and rewarding level
largest global specialists in energy management, which enables of community involvement with the Clipsal 500 car race
us to provide a “total electrical solution” for any project and the Julian Burton Burns Trust, which is dedicated to the
or application. prevention, care and research associated with burn injury.
Where 50 cents from every Clipsal smoke alarm sold goes to
We’re also very passionate about energy management and the Julian Burton Burns Trust.
the environment. We have led the way in manufacturing
by adopting reduction of hazardous substances (RoHS) When you buy Clipsal you can be confident you’re dealing
practices and achieving Environmental Management with Australia’s most experienced electrical accessory
Systems compliance. manufacturer. Clipsal Australia strives in every aspect of
the business to provide you with high quality, intelligent,
In addition to this, we offer a growing range of energy efficient environmentally friendly and economical electrical solutions,
products and solutions for the home that will deliver you extra now and in the future.
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Welcome to Clipsal’s Essential Checklist.
It provides you with hundreds of electrical
solutions, which have been designed to enhance
contents
2 Community and Environment
your lifestyle and complement your home.
6 Your Next Steps
From safety and security to convenience and
style, you can be sure to find something that is 7 Clipsal Powerhouse
perfect for you. Our range of energy efficient 8 Essential Questions
products and solutions will reduce your energy
consumption bills, save money and help to 9 Clipspec
preserve our planet.
Rooms
10 Entrance and Home Security
Easier Home Planning with Clipsal 12 Family Room
The Essential Checklist showcases the range of 16 Kitchen
Clipsal products, styles and colours available for 20 Home Theatre
you to choose from. Once you know what you
22 Study
want, Clipsal make the next steps easy for you.
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Garage and Shed
Outdoors
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40 Safety Solutions
42 Energy Efficient Lighting
44 Downlights
46 Exterior Lighting
48 Energy Efficiency
50 Project Planner
52 Interior Styling
56 Choose Your Style
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4 Clipsal Essential Checklist
The Range Technology Range
58 Clipsal Saturn 250V Range
™
88 C-Touch™ Colour Touch Screens
61 Metal Plate Range 89 Colour and MKII B&W Touch Screens
62 Slimline SC2000 Series ™
90 DLT ™ Wall Switches
63 Eclipse SL2000 Series™ 91 Saturn™ Wall Switches
64 Impress Push Button Selection 92 Modena Wall Switches
65 Strato 8000 Series™ 93 Neo® Wall Switches
66 Modena 8000 Series ™
94 Reflection™ Wall Switches
67 Heritage Range 95 Standard Wall Switches
68 Classic C2000 Series ™
96 Case Study
69 2000 Series™
70 SOHO ™ Cable Management 98 Index
71 Ceiling Fans
72 Air Movement
73 Bathroom Heating
74 Lighting
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78 Benefits of a Smart Home
80 Home Networking
82 Multi-Room Audio
84 C-Bus Home Control
86 Wiser Home Control
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YOUR NEXT STEPS
The Essential Checklist will give you plenty to think about when it comes to your electrical plans.
Take notes, circle products or mark your pages; whatever your preferred method, you'll probably
have an array of products in mind. “What’s the next step?” you ask. There are four possible
scenarios, depending on how you have chosen to build or renovate your home.
1. You’ve got a builder 2. You’re using an architect 3. You’re the owner and builder
You’ve got your dream home You’ve talked to your architect and If you’ve decided to supervise
design and contracted a builder. your house reflects your lifestyle the building project yourself look
Some steps to consider are: needs and is within your budget. through the Essential Checklist
• You need to discuss which contractor When you plan your home’s to choose all your electrical
to use with your builder – the earlier the electrical layout consider the requirements. Once you’ve made
better. The builder may already have following: your decision you will need to find
a licensed electrical contractor to do • You need to discuss which contractor a licensed electrical contractor.
your electrical work or you may have a to use with your architect– the earlier • You can save time with a visit to
preferred licensed contractor; perhaps the better. The architect may already clipsal.com and use the Electrician
one you have used before, or you prefer have a licensed electrical contractor to Locator. All electrical contractors
to use a Clipsal endorsed contractor. do the electrical work. You may have a listed are Clipsal approved, ensuring
preferred licensed contractor; perhaps the highest quality installation of your
• Typically, your builder will have a one you have used before, or you prefer product selection.
standard electrical plan for your home. to use a Clipsal endorsed contractor.
However, you may want to modify these 4. DIY for your own home
plans to include custom features you • If you haven’t looked through the
want for your home. Essential Checklist with your architect Once you’ve looked through
it’s not too late to go back and speak to the Essential Checklist, there
Builders may respond in one of the them about what you want. are probably a number of
following ways to your plans: improvements you want to make to
• The architect will provide the your home.
A. They could refer you to the licensed licensed electrical contractor with the • Visit clipsal.com and use the
electrical contractor. The contractor will electrical plan. The contractor will Electrician Locator to find your nearest
talk you through the plans and tailor it complete the wiring installation that Clipsal endorsed contractor.
where possible. best suits your new home or renovation.
• Meet your contractor and discuss
B. Perhaps they have a selection centre how to incorporate the products into
where you can see lots of different your plans.
electrical products and solutions. Ask to
go through the Essential Checklist with
the selection centre consultant.
At the Clipsal Powerhouse, we can bring your ideas to life! Come and browse
through our interactive display centre and discover a world of electrical
innovation to create your dream home. From stunning architecturally designed
wall switches and downlights to touch screens and complete home automation,
the Clipsal Powerhouse has all your electrical requirements under one roof.
Clipsal Powerhouse consultants can give you expert advice on all the electrical
requirements for your home. Have a chat with our friendly staff to see how they
can design your home electrical plan with a Clipspec consultation, to ensure you
get everything just right.
You can find your nearest Powerhouse at clipsal.com and they’re open Monday
to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm.
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essential questions
to ask yourself before planning your electrical requirements.
With the help of a Clipspec consultant, you can design all your
electrical needs for your home in one simple meeting. Clipsal's
Clipspec software is a powerful design program that creates a
custom electrical plan, which matches your home and lifestyle
perfectly. This combination of software and expert advice ensures
your electrical plan is just right and prevents problems, such as
power outlets and switches being installed in the wrong place.
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Turn your home into a safe haven with Clipsal’s security solutions.
From motion sensors and keyless entry to home security and surveillance cameras, Clipsal has the right
solution to secure your property and protect your family.
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Home Security
and see how Clipsal can turn
your house into a home.
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Essential Extras
Power Outlets
1. Outdoor Infrascan Unobtrusive and practical, extra power outlets
Ward off intruders and welcome guests with the famous Infrascan motion are a handy addition in any hallway when
sensor. The Infrascan automatically turns lights on when motion is you’re vacuuming or have a lamp on the
detected around your property and will turn lights off after a preset length sideboard.
of time.
Wall Switches
2. Twin Lamp Exterior Light Wall switches in the hallway area are essential.
Clipsal’s twin lamp exterior lights are manufactured from high grade 304 Multi-gang switches allow you to operate
stainless steel to blend in with any modern home. entrance and exterior lighting. To see more of
our fantastic switch ranges, go to pages 58-69.
3. LED Recessed Wall Lights
Highlight the best features of your home with recessed wall lights. Using a Dimmer Switches
minimal amount of power, these LED wall lights are perfect for staircases, Set the right mood and ambience for your
hallways and home theatres. guests, while enjoying the additional energy
savings and extended lamp life. If you set your
4. Complete Home Security lighting to half brightness, you can save up to
The ultimate security package for your home! If there’s an intruder, it will 50% of your energy costs.
alert a security monitoring station and call your mobile phone to inform
you of the situation. Clipsal Home Security can even be integrated with Downlights
C-Bus. To find out more about C-Bus Home Security see page 79. Create dramatic lighting effects with
downlights and give your home a true sense
5. Keyless Entry of style. Available in a range of colours and
Open the door without fumbling for keys or having to put your belongings styles, there’s sure to be a downlight to suit
down. Using a key ring or card, keyless entry can also be networked to your your décor.
home security system.
C-Bus “Goodbye” Switch
6. Surveillance Camera There are many advantages to C-Bus Home
Don’t risk answering the door to strangers. Clipsal Surveillance Cameras Control, including the option of a “goodbye”
allow you to see who’s knocking at your door from the comfort and safety switch; conveniently turn everything off and
of your home. For added convenience, you can even have them connected arm your security system as you leave home.
to your TV. To learn more about C-Bus, go to pages 76-87.
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Family Room
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In today’s modern home your electrical and lighting scheme needs to be
flexible to suit your lifestyle requirements.
The family room incorporates vast amounts of technology, and ensuring you have enough power outlets is
essential to avoid the hazard of messy extension leads and power boards. Clever lighting design, utilising
low energy downlights with dimmers provides a practical lighting solution for today’s lifestyle.
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1. Smoke Alarms
Protect your family, home and assets with a smoke alarm. Our low profile Essential Extras
design is perfect for modern, contemporary interiors.
Wall Switches
2. LED Downlights Conveniently placed light switches are essential
Reduce your power bills and give your home a true sense of style. LED to a well planned family room. Using a separate
downlights provide the ideal energy efficient lighting solution for any home. switch for your major lighting groups will
provide greater flexibility and control.
3. Ceiling Sweep Fans
Stay cool in summer and circulate warm air in winter. Ceiling sweep fans Power Outlets
are a great addition to reduce costly air-conditioning and heating bills. Make your family room functional and
adaptable to any layout by installing several
4. Dimmer Switches power outlets in convenient locations
Create the perfect lighting ambience when you have guests over or set the throughout the room.
ideal light level to watch a movie. When you run your lighting at a lower
level you can also enjoy the added benefit of up to 50% energy savings and Surge Arrestors
extended lamp life. Having surge arrestors installed will protect
your valuable electrical equipment from the
5. Powertainment with TV Socket damage of power surges.
The ideal solution for your entertainment area. Powertainment comes with
the clever addition of a TV socket, while providing you with ample power StarServe
outlets to run all your audiovisual equipment. Distribute audiovisual throughout the home,
so everyone can watch what they want, when
6. Telephone and Data Sockets they want, wherever they want. It also allows
Ensure you cater for all your home networking and technology you to network your home so you can access
requirements with an adequate amount of telephone and data sockets. telephone, Internet, security interface and
surveillance cameras from any room. For more
7. RCA Audiovisual Connectors information on Starserve, go to page 80.
Enjoy your audiovisual equipment from any room. Send videos or music
from your entertainment system to alternative rooms in the home. Simply C-Bus
plug in your TV or speakers and you’re ready to go. C-Bus home control gives you the ability to
control many aspects of your home from a
8. Premium In-Ceiling Speakers switch or touch screen. Create “scenes” and
Listen to your favourite music throughout the home. Made by Krix, one "schedules" that manage lighting, music,
of Australia’s leading speaker manufacturers, these low profile speakers temperature , curtains and much more.
produce a superior sound. To learn more about C-Bus, go to pages 76-87.
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range of products at your local
Powerhouse. Come visit us
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your house into a home.
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Kitchen
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The kitchen is the heart of every home, where meals are prepared and friends
and family socialise.
Today’s kitchens often use a myriad of appliances. To make this space more functional, carefully plan your
electrical installation.
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Dimmer Switches
1. Quad Power Outlet Adjust your lighting to create the perfect mood
Quad power outlets are a great addition to any kitchen to run modern and ambiance, or simply just to save energy by
appliances, ensuring you never run short of power outlets. running your lighting at a lower level.
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The home theatre is a sanctuary of relaxation for family and friends.
In order to get the most from your home cinema experience, you need to ensure the lighting and cabling
elements suit your individual requirements.
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1. StarServe
Unlock your entertainment system and send audiovisual from your home
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theatre to any room. StarServe allows you to network your home so you can
access telephone Internet, security interface and surveillance cameras from AV Connections
any room. To find more about StarServe go to page 80. Designing your home theatre so it’s hi-fi friendly
is an absolute must. Banana plug sockets allow
2. Epic Organiser you to plug in your surround sound speakers
Connect any audiovisual equipment to your home theatre quickly and with minimal fuss and no messy cables.
easily. The Epic Organiser allows you to connect devices such as laptops,
MP3 players, portable DVDs and PDAs to your home theatre monitor. Wall Switches
Give you home theatre greater flexibility and
3. LED Low Level Lighting lighting control by installing separate light
Save on energy costs, while having the perfect light level to watch a movie switches to control groups of lighting.
or your favourite TV show.
Telephone/Data Sockets
4. Infrared (IR) Dimmer Access the Internet and other multimedia
Enjoy entry-level home automation on a room-by-room basis with Clipsal’s services through your large screen monitor with
IR dimmer. It conveniently comes with a remote control so you don’t need a simple data connection in your home theatre.
to get off the couch.
Smoke Alarm
5. Powertainment A smoke alarm is your best line of defence to
Typical home theatres consist of a TV, set-top-box, DVD player, PVR, protect your family and valuable audiovisual
game console, surround sound and a stereo. Powertainment is a simple equipment from fault or fire.
solution that will cover all your power and TV requirements.
C-Bus Home Control
6. Premium In-Ceiling Speakers Use lighting control to create the mood. Set
Listen to your favourite music throughout the home. Made by Krix, one scenes and incorporate the control of AV
of Australia’s leading speaker manufacturers, these low profile speakers equipment with C-Bus. To find out more about
produce a superior sound. C-Bus see pages 76-87.
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A functional study design relies heavily on its electrical layout and lighting.
It is imperative you have enough power, data and telephone outlets, and a carefully planned lighting design
to suit your specific requirements.
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1. StarServe
Home networking is a great addition to a study area. Distribute Internet,
telephone, fax and data to any room in your home, to enjoy the flexibility
of networked computers, printers, scanners and gaming. For more
information on Starserve see page 80.
2. Gangbusters
Most modern devices and gadgets have oversized plug packs, which take
up far too much space on power outlets. Gangbusters accommodate these
large plug packs so you’ll never be short of power again.
3. TV/Telephone/Data Sockets
Ensure you have TV, telephone and data sockets positioned in your
workspace to allow for changing needs.
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4. Surge Protected Power Outlet Dimmer Switches
A surge protected power outlet is the best insurance to protect your Dimmer Switches are great additions to any
valuable office equipment from power surges. study, helping control your lighting to create
the perfect working environment.
5. Infrared 90º Alarm Sensor
Protect your home and prevent your valuables from being stolen by Smoke Alarm
intruders with Clipsal’s Alarm Sensor, as part of a security system. Protect your valuable documents and
expensive office equipment with a surface or
6. Wall Switches flush mount smoke alarm.
Complement your study with the latest Impress push-button switch
technology. To see more of our fantastic switch ranges, go to pages 58-69. Multi-Room Audio (MRA)
Plug your iPod or computer into an MRA
7. Ceiling Sweep Fan wall connection and listen to your favourite
Ceiling sweep fans can improve the efficiency of your air-conditioning and music in the study or anywhere in the house.
heating. Reduce electricity bills by circulating warm in the winter and cool To find out more about Multi-Room Audio
air in the summer. see page 82.
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Bedroom
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The bedroom is your personal space and sanctuary to relax and unwind, so it’s
important you design a room that is comfortable and functional.
You need to consider lighting, temperature and mood to make this space just right.
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Bathroom
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From getting ready for work to relaxing on the weekend, we often use
many electrical devices in the bathroom that can pose a potential risk
when used around water.
Ensure that you design your bathroom to be practical, comfortable, but most importantly safe.
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1. Bathroom Fan/Light/Heater
These fantastic 3-in-1’s will turn your bathroom into an oasis of heat
and light, with the added convenience of an exhaust fan to remove excess
moisture or steam.
3. Power Outlets
Ensure you have enough power outlets in your bathroom to operate
all your electrical appliances such as shavers, hair dryers, and electric
toothbrushes, etc.
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By installing a few extra electrical accessories in the laundry you can
create a far more functional space, making life a little bit easier.
The laundry needs plenty of power outlets for your cleaning appliances, as well as efficient ventilation to
remove moist air.
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2. Window/Wall Exhaust
A window/wall exhaust fan is a practical solution to remove moist air from
any laundry.
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From a home handy-man’s workshop to a place to store your dream machine,
the electrical design for a modern garage needs be functional and practical.
Install sufficient lighting and power outlets so that you can work on your projects whenever you want to.
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your house into a home.
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Outdoors
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Today, our outdoor areas are more like an extension of the home and often
used for entertaining and relaxing.
To make this space functional and practical, some of your needs may include outdoor audio, ceiling fans,
weatherproof switches and outdoor lighting.
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4. Exterior Lights
Available in low voltage halogen or energy efficient CFLs, this stylish range
of stainless steel lights is perfect for use by the pool or feature areas.
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Break-ins, house fires, electrical accidents. When planning to build or
renovate your home, safety is one area that must not be compromised.
Clipsal’s comprehensive range of safety products include everything from smoke alarms and Safety
Switches, through to surge protected power outlets just to name a few. Installing these products will mean
you can sleep better at night, knowing you and your family are protected.
2. Surge Protector
Caused by accidents or electrical storms, surges often damage expensive
electronic circuitry in equipment such as televisions and computers.
Individual surge protected power outlets are available to separately control
Essential Extras
devices. However to protect every power point in your home against surges
ask your electrician for a switchboard-mounted option. Fail Safe Home Emergency Light
Stumbling around in the dark can be
3. Thermal Trip Power Outlet potentially dangerous. Avoid any nasty
The Thermal Trip is an innovative power point that comes loaded with mishaps with Clipsal’s emergency light, which
benefits. Designed to shutdown power to a device if overheating is detected, automatically switches on upon detecting a
it protects your wiring, prevents fires from starting and avoids any further power failure.
damage to the device if there is a fault or problem. You can reset from the
power point straight away, rather than having to go outside to the mains Portable RCD Power Outlet
switchboard. Possibly the safest power point on the market! Clipsal’s portable RCD Power Outlets are great
for that short-term DIY project. Offering you
4. Circuit Protection a portable solution that is flexible and won’t
There is no better protection than the famous Clipsal Safety Switch; an compromise on safety.
innovation that has been saving lives since the 70’s. Clipsal’s well-known
switchboard version offers protection to every power point in the home. Surveillance Camera
Although compulsory when a new home is built, it pays to check if your Helps to scare off potential burglars, as well as
existing home has one installed. keeping an extra eye on the kids. Perfect for
watching them playing in the pool when you
5. Smoke Alarms can’t leave the living room or observe your
Correctly located, Clipsal smoke alarms give early warning of fire baby asleep whilst entertaining. Whatever the
and provide you with time to safely escape before the house fills with application, for peace of mind make sure your
toxic smoke. home has a Clipsal Surveillance Camera.
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General lighting is needed for ambient illumination and CFL or LED lights
are perfect for this. Task lighting required to illuminate areas such as
benches, bars and desks should use luminaires that have lamps with narrow
beam angles.
Accent and decorative lighting can be achieved by using one or more products from our lighting range to
create dramatic effects and highlight feature areas within the home.
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Lighting
your house into a home.
See page 7.
1. CFL Downlights
Our range of CFL downlights provides you with one of the most energy
efficient forms of lighting on the market today. Clipsal has taken the CFL
lamp and turned it into a range of stylish downlights that allows you to
enhance the look of your home, while conserving your energy usage.
2. LED Downlights
Clipsal’s LED downlight technology has advanced so much that they
produce the equivalent light output of traditional halogen downlights. The Essential Extras
advantage is that they run on a fraction of the power and this means they Dimmers
will cost you a lot less to operate. Adding one of Clipsal’s many dimming
products to your lighting is a great way to
3 & 4. LED Cabinet Lighting
reduce your energy consumption.
If you want to highlight any features of your home, these lights are the
perfect solution. They provide quality light output from low wattage LEDs, Sensors
which means low running costs. By installing sensors you will never leave the
lights on again. They conveniently turn lights
5. Stair/Wall Lighting
on when you enter the room and turn lights off
These efficient lights run at an extremely low operating temperature, so when you leave the room.
they can be easily installed without any danger of causing heat damage.
They are ideal for illuminating walkways. Timers
Controlling the amount of time a light stays on
6. LED Strip Light
by using a timer is a simple but effective way to
LED strip lighting is a flexible lighting solution. It doesn’t produce keep your electricity bill under control.
excessive heat making it ideal for enclosed spaces, such as behind
splashbacks, in pelmets, or home theatres. For more energy efficient products see page 50
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Clipsal’s extensive range of downlights is available in many finishes to
enhance the natural beauty of the home. Durable and stylish, they are not
only functional but will also add value to your home.
The soft tones of downlights, when teamed up with dimming controls, are an effective way of creating the
perfect mood. You can choose the desired ambience you want by selecting from a cool white through to
soft warm lighting.
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1. LED Downlight
Compared to traditional downlights, LED lamps last considerably longer
and cost less to maintain. Traditional downlight lamps convert most of
their electricity to heat, whereas LED light sources convert the majority of
their electricity to light.
2. CFL Downlight
Clipsal has taken the CFL lamp and turned it into a range of stylish
downlights that allow you to enhance the look of your home, while
conserving energy usage. They are perfect for areas that require
illumination over long periods.
3. IRC Downlights
With a special infrared coating (IRC) on the reflector, these downlights
convert more energy downward as light and lose less through heat. A simple
way to improve your energy consumption.
4. Enclosed Downlights
If you’re after added safety when choosing downlights, Clipsal offer a range
of enclosed downlights that provide additional protection from fire hazards.
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With Clipsal’s wide range of exterior lights, there is no reason why
the outside of your home needn’t look as eye-catching as the inside.
Clipsal exterior lighting will make the outside of your home come to life, enhancing landscaping
and architectural design.
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Energy solutions, from switch to switchboard.
There are many ways to reduce power consumption around the home, and with
Clipsal’s range of energy efficient products, it’s easy! Make the most of your energy
and save money on electrical bills, without compromising your lifestyle or the look
of your home.
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Every Home
your house into a home.
See page 7.
3. Dimmers
Lights dimmed at half brightness reduce power consumption by almost
50% - it’s that simple! Clipsal are leaders in dimmer technology and offer
dimmers to suit all lamp types.
5. Timer Switches
Clipsal’s timer switches provide exact control of services and are ideal for
use with exhaust fans, pantry lights, garage lighting and heaters.
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BONUS
Project Planner
If you are managing your
own build or renovation
this Project Planner can
help you create a design
to suit your lifestyle. Use
the Planner as a reference
for your contractors
throughout the building
process. If you are using
a builder or architect,
draw up your room plans
with the Project Planner
and they can bring your
ideas into reality. Your
dream home starts
by putting pen to your
Project Planner.
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Interior Styling
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Colour Selection
your house into a home.
See page 7.
Create a colour scheme, develop a materials board When your materials board is complete, you will be surprised
The ultimate goal of interior design is to unite all the at how well it represents the finished scheme - your unique
components of a room to create harmony. Balance is achieved set of colours, textural contrasts and array of patterns all
through careful selection of colours, textures and features. working together. Any imbalances - too dark, too neutral, too
The aim of the materials board is to help visualise the finished many shiny surfaces or not enough texture should show on
space, see our example left and compare it with the final result your board.
on the previous page.
By taking the time now to correctly choose the right colours
Create Harmony and Balance for your home and personality, means you will have a home or
space that you truly love. Test the colour scheme with friends
Harmony and balance are achieved when the visual weight is
or family and modify it as required at this stage of the process.
distributed as evenly as possible. Develop a materials board
Changes after your building or renovation has started can be
by mixing and matching your colour samples. Many start this
quite costly. Enjoy designing!
process with a floor tile sample, a piece of carpet, bench top
colour or wall colour. The first piece you select is the building This is the fun part of the building process where you
block for the scheme. Start with harmonious colours, shapes combine all your thoughts and ideas to what your
and elements and then consider adding texture piece by piece. home will look like.
Create a Focal Point • Collect as many samples as possible.
Every room should have one element that acts as a focal • Don’t discount options until you see them next to
point to draw your eye as you enter. For example, key pieces other elements as you are building your theme.
of furniture, a feature wall, or architectural detail. For the
kitchen it could be the bench top or the splashback. All other • Add your personality to your home.
elements of design, colour and texture that are selected
interact with this focal point – when adding extra elements • Choose a base colour and work from there.
keep the focus on balance with the focal point.
• Accents of blue create a calming element to the space.
Function
• Black and white used together in contrast can create
It is helpful to include other items that will form part of the
quite a striking contemporary look.
scheme. Add illustrations such as switches and ceiling fans
to your scheme to get a better understanding of how the • Neutral tones are classic and make your
colour and functional benefits will interact in the space. Don’t design timeless.
forget to consider how interior, ambient or natural lighting
can be incorporated to highlight the visual and functional Don’t forget to consider your switches.
living needs.
Clipsal have an extensive range of options to choose from to
If developing schemes for the whole house then label each suit and enhance every space.
materials board with its room title. Tip: start with the core
scheme and finalise it before developing the rest.
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Suit your home. Suit your style. Suit yourself.
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SATURN 250V Range
Ocean Mist (OM) Stands out from the crowd, blends in with the home
Espresso Black (EB)
The unique Clipsal Saturn collection offers a range of popular electrical accessories that are
perfectly matched to each other and products from the C-Bus Saturn home control range.
The Clipsal Saturn range is manufactured from premium quality materials. The elegant
glass look, available in Ocean Mist, Espresso Black and Pure White, complements popular
modern surfaces. And the hardwearing finish makes Saturn ideal for kitchens, bathrooms and
family areas.
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SATURN 250V Range
4015,OM 4025X,EB
4025,PW
4025H2,EB
Black (BK)
The Metal Plate range is available in curved and flat styles, and the flat models are only 1.2mm Brown (BR)
deep, making them the lowest profile switch and outlet on the market.
Chrome (CH)
White (WE)
Cream (CM)
Black (BK)
Brown (BR)
Chrome (CH)
As with Slimline, a range of metal plate covers and Chrome Shadow finish are also available. Chrome Shadow (3S)
White (WE)
Measurements: 116mm H x 76mm W x 4mm D.
Cream (CM)
Black (BK)
Brown (BR)
Chrome (CH)
S894XBLBABK S894BABK
S883LFHBABK S881BABK
S886PBBABK S882BABK
S895ABLBABK
Chrome (CH)
HERITAGE Range
AVAILABLE COLOURS
Chrome (CH)
The Heritage range brings together old world charm with the benefit of today’s technology.
These switches and sockets are the perfect solution for those wishing to renovate an older style Polished Brass (BS)
home or to complement the décor of a new federation style dwelling. White (WE)
Black (BK)
Unlike toggle switches of the past, Clipsal Heritage offers the safety standards and reliability of
modern materials. They’re even adaptable to suit TV antennas, faxes and computers.
C2025,WE C2015D4,3A
Chrome (CH)
Brown (BR)
Chrome (CH)
White (WE)
The surrounds can be easily removed to enable painting or papering right up to the edge. This
Cream (CM)
makes decorating a breeze, as you don’t need to fuss over painting too close to the edges. The
Black (BK)
2000 Series is available in a full range of decorator colours and metallic surrounds.
Brown (BR)
Measurements: 116mm H x 76mm W x 13mm D. Red (RD)
FBPUSQAL
DBPU2PTDB
DBPU2PB
Pop-up outlets offer a discrete solution for all applications including power, data, voice and
video/audio. Ask your electrician or Clipspec consultant about the range of hydraulic pop-up
outlets also available.
ACES48
ACES48AL
4HS1200
ACES52R5L
White (WE)
in the winter, saving you substantially on expensive heating and air conditioning bills. Beige (BG)
They are also just as effective outdoors in areas such as verandas and pergolas to keep you cool
on hot days and balmy nights. Clipsal ceiling fans are available with remote control and inbuilt
lighting options, and a selection of stainless steel and powder coat finishes, so there’s sure to be
a ceiling fan to suit your home's décor and requirements.
CEF40
7108A
CE150DTP
6220-0
CE250
AIR Movement
AVAILABLE COLOURS
White (WE)
Clipsal’s exhaust fans are fitted with an innovative back-draught shutter, which closes
automatically when the fan is not in use. This prevents air escaping or entering your home, and
will reduce your energy bills.
7600ATP
7500ATP
6600A
6500A
BATHROOM Heating
AVAILABLE COLOURS
White (WE)
Say goodbye to foggy mirrors and cold, dim steam filled bathrooms every winter. An Airflow
3-in-1 fan/light/heater will provide your bathroom with fresh clean air, bright light, and gentle
radiant heat. The Airflow 3-in-1 is available in two models - a twin heat lamp model for use in
en suites and a four-heat lamp model for main bathrooms.
For added safety, the exhaust fan automatically turns on when whenever the heat lamps are in
use, while the built-in thermal protection will instantly turn off the heat lamps should the unit
overheat. The Airflow 3-in-1 is also a breeze to keep clean thanks to large flat surfaces, which
are easy to wipe down and prevent dust forming.
DOWNLIGHTS
CDLIERF, CH CDLIER54/FP, WE
CDLIER, WE CDLSFGR, CH
LIGHTING
AVAILABLE COLOURS
Chrome (CH)
White (WE)
With so many styles to choose from, making sure you choose the right lighting can become
complicated and overwhelming. Clipsal’s lighting range makes this job easier, by providing you
Black (B)
with innovative energy efficient lighting solutions for your entire home.
Whatever look you want to achieve, there is a solution for all your indoor and outdoor and
lighting applications. Combining both functionality and stylish design into every product,
Clipsal lighting really makes your home come to life.
Downlights
Clipsal’s extensive downlight range comes in many varieties to satisfy your style and budget.
They’re available with standard dichroic lamps, the latest IRC technology, metal halide lamps
and energy saving CFLs and LEDs, so there’s sure to be a downlight to suit your needs.
CABINET LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Stair/Wall Lights
Stair/wall lights are ideal for anywhere in the home where low-level lighting is required such as
stairwells and home theatres. They make a great energy efficient lighting option because they
utilise LED lamp technology, which uses very little power and has an extremely long lamp life.
Cabinet Lights
Cabinet lights are ideal for surface recessed requirements where space is a premium, such as
kitchen bench-tops, cabinet shelves, display cabinets, bookcases or bar areas. Utilising CFL
and LED lamp technology, they cost very little to run and are a great way to illuminate feature
areas of your home.
Exterior Lights
Clipsal’s extensive range of exterior lights makes it easy to choose the right outdoor lighting for
your specific requirements. Wall lights and bulkhead lighting with energy efficient CFL lamps
are great for illuminating and enhancing the exterior of your home. While fluorescent batten
models, are ideal for all task lighting applications.
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What is a smart home?
The idea of having a smart home is exciting, but what does it mean?
Put simply it is about enhancing your everyday lifestyle. It doesn’t
have to be hard, complicated, or even expensive; it’s just a matter of
prioritising what’s important to you and knowing what you want most
from your home.
Clipsal’s “smart home” solutions give you several options when it comes to
technology. Here we breakdown the different ways you can add a “smart”
element to your home - first it pays to ask; “What do I want to achieve from my
smart home?”
Home Networking
Home networking, often referred to as “smart wiring”, is the cabling infrastructure that delivers
your Internet, free-to-air TV, pay TV, DVDs and telephone throughout your home. We live in a
demanding world packed full of information, entertainment and communication; all of which plays
a vital role in our busy day-to-day lives. Home networking ensures that all of these technologies can
be utilised right throughout the home, therefore maximising the potential and value of this feature
rich content.
Multi-Room Audio
Multi-room audio is a system that simply allows each music location (music zone) to have its own
local source, allowing for different music in separate rooms - just plug in your iPod or computer and
away you go.
Imagine having the ability to receive an email or SMS if an intrusion is detected in your home, so you
can check your security camera immediately? The home gateway is a device that manages equipment
across multiple technologies, even beyond the home environment. Providing you with a wealth of
feature-rich benefits, such as the ability to turn on lights and check web cameras via your TV, a
secure mobile phone or Internet browser.
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Benefits of a smart home
One of the challenges of installing a smart home system is balancing the complexity
against the usability of the system. There are many added benefits that home
networking and home control can bring to your new, or existing home.
Aesthetics
This might seem like the most obvious answer, but one of the many reasons
that people want a smart home, is because it adds the “wow factor”. Smart
homes have a completely polished appearance because of the clever use of
touch screens and remotes used to control blinds, lights, audio equipment, etc.
More often than not smart homes also offer the advantage of having cabling
pre-wired into the wall cavity. Let’s face it, there’s nothing that can ruin the
look of a home cinema more than that of messy cables running from behind
the plasma screen and down the wall to the AV equipment.
Convenience
Smart homes come with the ability to make life easier and more convenient.
And in a world that is so demanding on our time, who wouldn’t love being able
to control lighting, entertainment and temperature from their couch? What
about automatic timers and sensors, so that as soon as you leave the room the
lights switch off?
On the extreme end of the scale, home control is as simple as presetting scenes
to suit your lifestyle. For example, if you love hosting dinner parties, why
not configure a “dinner party” setting into your touchscreen, so that at the
press of a button the lights dim, the music fades, the curtains close and the
temperature is just right.
Added security
Home control can also provide peace of mind. Whether you’re at work or away
on holiday, the smart home will alert you to what’s going on with your home
security. Your security system can also be built to provide an immense amount
of help in an emergency. For example, not only would a resident be woken
with notification of a fire alarm, the smart home would also unlock doors, dial
the fire department and illuminate the path to safety.
Future-proof
Future-proofing adds value to your property - with rising energy costs,
future-proofing your home for energy efficiency makes good financial sense.
Ask yourself, “Wouldn’t it be nice to move into my new home and have perfect
picture quality in every room from day one?” Or, let the kids have their own
phone in each bedroom.
By having your digital cabling installed during the building process, it allows
you to move in and start enjoying the full benefits of your TV, Internet and
phone being completely accessible straight away. No mess, no fuss and no
need to organise another contractor to come in later when you’re already
settled. When installing your TV’s cabling take the initiative to include a
high quality digital ready antenna. Not only can you enjoy perfect reception
immediately, but you can also avoid the hassle of having to re-cable later on.
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Home networking
StarServe® is the ultimate home
networking technology. It unlocks
your entertainment centre so
you can distribute audiovisual to
other rooms in the home. It also
allows you to network your home
so you can access telephone,
Internet, security interface,
and surveillance cameras from
anywhere in the house.
Perfect for large or busy families,
StarServe allows everyone to watch
what they want, when they want,
anywhere in the home.
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Multi-Room Audio
Multi-Room Audio allows you to listen to your favorite music in any
part of the home. Simply connect equipment such as an iPod or MP3
player to the system and distribute the audio to the desired area of
your home.
For example, you can listen to music outdoors on the patio while you are having a barbeque and
entertaining friends. And should the kids want to listen to their favorite music at the same time, they
simply plug their iPod into the local connection in their room.
The simplicity of the system allows anyone to use it - from the novice to the most technically minded
person.
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C-Bus Home Control
Your home is about living, and with a Clipsal C-Bus Home
Control system, it can be about living with ease - providing
an enhanced lifestyle that is convenient, more secure and
energy efficient.
C-Bus enables users to set personalised scenes and modes, such as a “goodnight” button
that turns everything off when you go to bed, and a “watch DVD” button that activates
your home cinema and dims your lights when you watch a movie. Press a “goodbye” button
upon leaving your home, and you can be rest assured that all power is “off” and your alarm
is armed. With C-Bus, you can start small and add to the system as your lifestyle changes.
With so many advanced features, the Clipsal C-Bus Home Control system allows people to
take complete control of their lighting and electrical devices, and as a result, significantly
reduce their energy consumption around the home. Individually programmed to suit
your home, routine and lifestyle, the C-Bus Home Control system can be used to control
vacancy by turning off or dimming lights in the home that are not required as well as being
used to control the temperature so your home doesn’t get too hot or too cold.
C-Bus can be programmed to control curtains and blinds, opening and closing them when
required to eliminate heat transfer and the need for extra lighting when natural light is
sufficient. A master control setting can also be programmed so that at the push of a button,
all lights and electrical devices can be switched off, eliminating the use of standby power.
Stylish, touch sensitive LCD screens are another option available, that replace the need to
have multiple wall switches and add enviable style and functionality to any home. Touch
screens can control your entire home’s lighting, home theatre, air conditioning, security,
watering system and almost anything else you can imagine. It can also be personalised with
your own photographs or graphics and perform a huge range of programmable functions,
all with the touch of a finger.
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Home Gateway -
Wiser™ Home Control
Wiser Home Control is the latest product to join the Clipsal C-Bus
family, bringing a whole new level of functionality and connectivity
throughout the home.
Wiser makes accessing and using the technology in your home easier and more
convenient by providing seamless control of music, air conditioning, lighting,
sprinkler systems, security and more – allowing you to monitor and control all of
this from a mobile device or laptop!
Wiser is an affordable addition for anyone considering a home control system. Whether it’s a simple
entry-level system, to a full-blown high-end system, Wiser offers a whole new level of convenience and
functionality for any lifestyle. However, it is far more than just bringing out the best in your C-Bus
system; with Wiser all of your technology will be easier to use, which means you’ll use it more often!
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C-BUS C-TOUCH 6.4" COLOUR TOUCH SCREENS
Saturn Pure White (PW) Red, blue and green with envy
Saturn White (GF)
The C-Touch™ Colour Touch Screen is the latest in C-Bus wall mounted LCD screens.
Saturn Black (6) The stylish touch screen can display pages of graphical items. Buttons, sliders and images all
Saturn Cream (3) perform programmable functions, simply at the touch of your finger.
Saturn Mid-Brown (7)
Control your entire home’s lighting, home theatre, air conditioning, security, watering system
Neo Battleship Grey (GB)
and almost anything you can imagine. A C-Touch Colour Touch Screen can replace large,
Neo White/Brushed Alum. (28)
multiple wall switches to add a touch of enviable style to any home. You can even personalise
Neo White (WE)
the screen with your own colour scheme, photographs or screensavers. So no matter how often
you change your décor, your C-Touch Colour Touch Screen can change with you.
Matching Clipsal SaturnTM power points available. See page 60. Standard/Desktop Black (BK)
OM, EB, and PW only.
5055DL,WE 5055DL,GB
Cream (380)
The C-Bus Saturn range boasts a luxurious glass face and distinctive illuminated round
buttons. It is arguably the most beautiful switch range available. The pure glass finish is Black (680)
not only stylish but is durable and easy to clean. But if you prefer a metal finish, it’s also Mid-Brown (780)
available with a stainless steel face. Pure White (PW)
It is fully programmable and can go beyond simple on/off functions, delivering unlimited
dimming, switching and other control functions as part of a C-Bus home control system.
LHC882,WH LHC884,WH
LHC886,WH
LHC882,BK LHC884,BK
LHC886,BK
White (WH)
Control with Style
Black (BK)
The elegant range of C-Bus Modena home control wall switches replace your regular wall
switches and feature an ultra modern soft touch for on/off control and dimming of lights.
Additionally, they can also activate your custom scenes and act as timers if you require. The
stylish European inspired design features large switches for ease of operation and colour
options to match any modern décor.
5052NL-686 5052NL,GB
Cream (CM)
Neo is a smart C-Bus wall switch featuring sleek lines and distinctive styling.
Neo provides an alternative to the standard look of electrical wall switches. Soft Grey (SG)
The large rocker covers blend beautifully into the fascia. Neo wall switches Desert Sand (DS)
are fully programmable offering many control functions as part of a C-Bus Black (BK)
home control system.
Stainless Steel
Architectural Expression
Reflection is the sleek, contemporary design that is constructed from smooth stainless
steel and boasts a flat rectangular switch plate without unsightly screws. The metal-look
buttons on the C-Bus Reflection wall switches can also be removed for engraving if
needed. The switches feature an inbuilt ‘cool blue’ LED status indicator.
White (WE)
You can now choose from the popular 2000 range, or the beautifully streamlined
Eclipse ® and Slimline ® ranges. Clipsal’s striking metal switches also incorporate C-Bus
control, and are available in high quality stainless steel or polished brass.
At the residence there are 120 sets of electric blinds, 60 electronic windows and seven retractable
roofs, which are easily controlled through the C-Bus home control system.
“The clients wanted to keep their control simple. Controlling the windows and blinds in groups, and
being able to bring out the roofs with the touch of a button are automation options which save the
client a lot of time and hassle.” The blinds and windows can also be controlled individually via C-Bus
Wiser on the client’s computer or smart phone.
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2000 Series Wall Switches 69 Eclipse SL2000 Series 63
Bathroom
Exterior Lighting 46, 75
Fan / Light / Heater 30, 73
C-Bus Standard
Home Theatre 20
Wall Switches 95
Ceiling Fans 14, 23, 26, 39, 48, Impress Push Button
57, 71 Switches 64
Portable RCD
Protected Power Point 35 Speakers 15, 21, 31, 39, 82
Clipsal Australia would like to acknowledge and thank the following providers for
their continual support and for using Clipsal products.
» Prestige Homes (Cover, 10, 20, 24, 26, 36, 38, 42, 44, 46, back cover)
» Samuel James Homes (12, 14, 28, 30, 80, 85)
» Competitive Bricklaying (SA) Pty Ltd together with Future Homes (SA) Pty Ltd (16, 18,
32, 34, 40, 50)
» City Holden (10)
» Ian Carlson Photography (Cover, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 24, 26, 30, 32, 34, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46,
50, 52)
» Slingshot Photography (78)
» Building Design - Simon Martin. Clipsal C-Bus Certified Installer - Sight and
Sound Technologies. Builder - Michael Toubia Constructions (96)
» Clipsal C-Bus Certified Installer - Surround Sounds. Builder - Zorzi Builders (76)
» Jory Home Systems (48).
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