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RIMFREE® : RIMLESS
TOILET HYGIENE. ALWAYS
A CLEAN SOLUTION
Ceramics are an integral part
of the Geberit Group and the
Rimfree® toilet is a revolutionary
product
and
design
that
has
completely eliminated the ceramic
collar on the inside of the toilet
bowl. Together with innovative
flushing technology, this makes it
ultra-hygienic, easy to clean and
eco-friendly. No rim means there’s
nowhere for dirt to hide, helping to
maintain the appearance of a clean
and germ-free toilet. It is ideal for
households,
public
bathrooms,
ANOTHER SUCCESFUL LED
LIGHTING SA INSTALLATION AT
THE VAAL MALL
Cove lighting in shopping centres can
be an incredible challenge, but at the end
of 2015, RWP Consulting Engineers gave
LED Lighting SA a task at the Vaal Mall that
ensured they put their best foot forward.
After more than 9 large scale shopping
centre installations, you would expect this to
be just another request, but there were some
interesting challenges. The requirement set
out was to gain a set lux level while reducing the direct lighting proportion to almost zero.
This posed a massive challenge when reflecting light off a ceiling as the proportion of lost
light is very high. Through clever product specification, an engineering a solution was found
that matched the client’s brief.
The main objective was to drastically increase lighting levels throughout the mall while
reducing the required maintenance and overall wattage of the installation. This all needed
to be achieved whilst still utilizing the same lighting positions of the original lighting design.
Another important client request was to have an even wash over the ceilings with no dark
patches between installed fittings.
Originally, FRT5 linear plug and play rigid cove solution was specified. While this was the
correct product, adjustments needed to be made in order to meet the brief. The problem
was brought forward to the engineering team that the standard strip wattage and lumen
package was not achieving the average lux required by the customer. Through careful high
Lumen LED selection, the FRT5 light engines were produced specifically for the Vaal Mall
shopping centre.
The required light levels were increased and achieved throughout the mall while drastically
reducing the maintenance period. Achieving the high average lux levels while using reflected
light off the ceiling within the shopping was a difficult task, but through careful product
specification and manufacture the outcome
has been extremely successful.
www.ledlighting.co.za
learning centres, hospitals and the
hospitality industry.
When choosing a toilet, cleaning
and pristine hygiene are playing
increasingly
important
roles
alongside on-trend design. The
range offers soft-close toilet seats,
water-saving flushing, rim free and
available in a wall-hung or floorstanding toilet option with either
rounded or angular shapes.
The benefits of Rimfree®:
• Flawless hygiene
• Easy to care for and clean
• Patented flush distributor
• Attractive inner bowl design
• Saves time, water and detergent
• Protects the environment
www.rimfree.co.za
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