News Release
December 2014
Unique Envirotouch switch reduces energy costs
Thermofilm’s new switch can save commercial and institutional organisations thousands of dollars with just months as a payback period.
Thermofilm has introduced Envirotouch™, a unique range of affordable, intelligent, timer-based switches that allow easy, point-of-use control of lighting and electrical devices to deliver financial savings and reduced carbon emissions.
There’s no other product that delivers these features at a price point of less than $80 says Thermofilm, an award-winning Australian manufacturer of innovative and stylish energy efficient products.
Savings gained on one single switch being used for five years in a commercial lighting application amount to $1104(NPV $798.88) and 5466 kg of greenhouse gas emissions abated. [refer to table below]
The new range includes multiple preset, count-down timer options or cycles, so with the press of a button the Envirotouch switch will automatically turn off the light or appliance after the desired time.
Typical applicationsinclude control of indoor and outdoor lighting, electric heaters, fans, heated towel rails and mobile airconditioning units.
Envirotouch is ideal for school classrooms, offices, hospitals, aged care facilities, universities, government buildings, retail shops, high-rises, halls and staff kitchens. In fact, it’s perfect for any area that can benefit from controlling lighting and electric devices.
Mr Greg Trezise, national sales manager for Thermofilm, said prior to Envirotouch the only option that could provide flexible timer-based control of hard wired applications, such as lighting, were expensive centralised systems.
“All fourEnvirotouch models will produce savings through reduced energy usage with a simple point-of-use control.
“Reducing energy consumption also means users are reducing their carbon footprint with less greenhouse gas emissions.
“At the touch of a button on the switch, users can automatically select the running time from multiple preset options: 15, 45, 60 and 120 minutes. For example, select 45 minutes for classroom lights or 30 minutes for a heater, and they will switch off automatically.”
This cost-effective solution comes at a fraction of the cost of existing options^ and can be retrofitted to existing switches and sockets or installed in new projects for the same cost as standard outlets. They must be installed by a qualified electrician. The Envirotouch switches are also able to be used with plug-in appliances via a 3-pin socket to give intelligent control.
An additional feature is an imminent “turn-off” indicator, which dims the lights to warn that turn-off will occur in three minutes.
The recommended retail price of Envirotouch switches starts from $75.95. Stockists include electrical wholesalers and selected lighting retailers.
Savings
Calculated annual dollar and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission savings for some commercial applications include:
$171 and 911 kg GHG for preventing lighting of one 15m x 15m room for 2 hrs per day during working days of the year.
$76 and 405 kg GHG for preventing lighting of one 10m x 10m room for 2 hrs per day during working days of the year.
$61 and 324 kg GHG for preventing one 2400W heater being left on for 2 hrs per day during working days of winter months.
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^ At present, the only option that can provide timer based control of lighting systems and other devices are costly, centralised systems. The Envirotouch switch can provide easy, point-of-use control of lights and appliances without the need for expensive control systems.
About Thermofilm:
Thermofilm Australia is an Australian-owned designer, manufacturer, distributor and exporter of a wide range of premium, energy-efficient and stylish electric heaters for residential, commercial and institutional markets; indoor and outdoor. It also has a range of outdoor furniture and lifestyle products including Bliss innovative LED products. General enquiries to 03 9562 3455 and
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Issued on behalf of Thermofilm Australia, 27 Rosalie Street, Springvale VIC 3171 by WMC Public Relations Pty Ltd. Contact Greg Trezise, National Sales Manager, Thermofilm Australia. Tel: 03 9562 3455 (switch), 03 8581 6338 (direct) or 0402 127 375. Email:
The new Envirotouch switches from Thermofilm.
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