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Building or renovating a home is probably the biggest project you will ever undertake. There are a million decisions to be made; which builder to use, the design, décor, materials, and the list goes on.

And although it’s easy to spend days deliberating over a paint colour or type of flooring, electrical accessories are rarely given the consideration they deserve. This is a shame, because with a little planning and foresight, electrical accessories can add a great deal of comfort, value, convenience and style to your home.

Clipsal is Australia’s leading and most respected brand of electrical accessories. To most people, Clipsal is best known as a manufacturer of safety switches, but these make up just a small part of the range.

As you will discover on the following pages, Clipsal offers an amazing choice of products for inside and outside the home, from switches, light fittings and heaters to complete home automation systems that offer some amazing lifestyle benefits.

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Switches and sockets have come a long way in recent years. Once available in basically one style and one colour (white), switches can now be purchased in a multitude of designer styles and fi nishes.

Clipsal offers Australia’s most comprehensive switch and socket range, encompassing everything from old world elegance to modern sophistication.

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Clipsal Switches and Sockets Colour and Finish OptionsAll Clipsal accessories are available in a range of designer colours and fi nishes to suit most decorating needs. The following chart shows the colours and fi nishes available in each range.

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^ Supplied with or without white, black or brown porcelain bases. Also available in smooth or ribbed fi nishes.

Note: Slimline products are 4mm thick whereas Classic products are 13mm thick.

Please Note: Some colours and fi nishes attract a surcharge.

Thin TwinsThin Twins Slimline – sliced extra thin Also with a profi le of just 4mm, Slimline has a more familiar ‘square’ switch shape. As a result, it can be used in conjunction with traditional switches and sockets, without looking out of place.

The new Eclipse and Slimline Ranges have an incredibly low profi le of just 4mm, making them the thinnest switches and sockets of their kind in the world.

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No switch or socket goes on thinnerWith its remarkably thin profi le and rounded corners, Eclipse almost seems to vanish into the wall on which it is installed, to offer the ultimate in understated elegance.

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Nothing outclasses a Classic The attractive Classic C2000 Range features an all over cover that can be removed at any time, which lets you change the look of your switches in an instant. Covers are available in a large choice of colours and fi nishes in either moulded plastic or metal.

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Elements of a beautiful designThe largest metal plate range in Australia, Clipsal's Metal Plate Range will add a touch of class to both domestic and commercial décor. Available in two plate styles including fl at or traditional.

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The power and the fashion The 2000 Series is Australia’s best selling range of switches and sockets, and is available in an enormous selection of colours and fi nishes. The surround can be easily removed when painting or decorating to maintain a clean fi nish.

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Setting the Standard for over 20 years If the Standard Range looks familiar it is because it was used in thousands of Australian homes in the 1970s and early 80s. Today, the Standard Range includes more products than ever, and is often used when renovating or extending homes of this era.

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Switches with the European touchThe Clipsal Matisse Range refl ects the latest European trends which displays a unique style and bold design.

Matisse offers a choice of one, two or three gang switches, with or without in-built neon. The gridplates are compatible with surrounds from the innovative Clipsal 2000 Series too. This means you can create your own combinations using metal or coloured 2000 Series surrounds.

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An all time favourite with a little added jazzWith a streamlined bevelled edge and a generally softer appearance, the Prestige Range was considered, for many years, the ultimate in functional design. With its large switch surface of particular benefi t to those with physical or visual impairments, the Prestige switch is now designed with as much emphasis on beautiful form as practical design. This beautiful form is emphasised with the option of adding decorative metal covers.

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Neo - Face the futureArchitects were specifi cally commissioned to design this fl agship switch for the C-Bus Control and Management System. Neo provides an alternative to the standard look of electrical wall switches. The large, fl at, tactile, rocker action blends beautifully into the fascia and each button has the choice of coloured LED displays.

Neo switches are exclusive to C-Bus.

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Refl ection - Expression without wordsA sleek, contemporary design that is constructed from smooth stainless steel and boasts a fl at rectangular switch plate without unsightly screws. The switches feature an inbuilt 'cool blue' LED status indicator.

Refl ection switches are exclusive to C-Bus.

TimelessPolished Brass HeritagePolished Brass was the original metal cover in the Heritage Range. Designed as an authentic match to the switches and sockets of the 1920s, it is the perfect choice for those wishing to recreate the look of this era throughout their home.

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Antique Brass Heritage These ‘antiques’ are sure to become some of your favourite collectables! With a quality old world fi nish that is unique to the Clipsal Heritage Range, Antique Brass covers will give your home a lovely sense of warmth and style.

Timeless HeritageHeritage is based on the electrical accessories of the 1920s, but with today’s technology and features. These accessories look magnifi cent when renovating older homes or building new homes in the popular Federation style.

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Chrome HeritageUntil now, fi nding a suitable range of switches, sockets and accessories to suit the art deco era has been almost impossible. With Clipsal Heritage in Chrome, you can go retro and coordinate your switches, power outlets and accessories with your art deco furnishings.

Timber HeritageHeritage Mounting Blocks add the fi nal touch of style to your Heritage Switches, sockets and accessories. Choose the look you want from Natural Pine, Cedar Finish, and Undercoated, which can be painted to match other woodwork in your home.

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Leading Lights Lighting is much more than a means of illumination. The right lighting can create moods, highlight architectural features, and add safety and security to a home.

Clipsal offers some of the most advanced lighting products, from dimmers to motion sensors that turn lights on automatically when you enter the room.

The ‘hands-free’ switch What could be more convenient than a light that turns on automatically when you enter a room, and off again when you leave? The Clipsal Infrascan motion sensor is ideal in areas such as stairwells, walk-in-robes and pantries, which are only occupied for a limited time.

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In the mood A light dimmer is ideal in rooms that are used for entertaining as it lets you change the mood to suit the occasion. This model is based on the popular Clipsal Standard Range, however dimmers are available in all the popular Clipsal switch styles.

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Create highlights with downlights Downlights have become incredibly popular in recent years, and for good reason. Rather than illuminating an entire room, they let you direct light to specifi c areas, such as a kitchen bench-top, dining table, atrium or even a dramatic piece of sculpture or an architectural feature.

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Home, Smart Home The home of today must be able to fulfi l a number of diverse roles. At various times, it will be used as an entertainment centre, a cinema, a restaurant, and even an offi ce. And who knows what else further down the track!

Basically, you need a home that it as fl exible as your lifestyle, which is exactly what Clipsal home automation provides. It lets you create moods throughout the entire home – dramatic, practical, romantic or elegant – at the press of a button. It offers amazing home offi ce and networking benefi ts, and takes care of things like security and garden irrigation with one touch of a keypad. And it ensures your home is ready for new technology as it becomes available in the future.

The Clipsal home automation system is called HomeMinder, while our home network system is called StarServe. Individually, each system offers some amazing benefi ts. Together in a home, the two systems provide unprecedented convenience and an enviable lifestyle.

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HomeMinder The world’s smartest housekeeperClipsal HomeMinder integrates, or links, all of your home’s electrical systems, such as lighting and home theatre equipment. This lets you conveniently control any device from anywhere in the house. Or, with a mobile phone, from anywhere in the world!

Whether you’re at home, at work or on holidays, Clipsal HomeMinder makes your home comfortable and secure. Press a button and your home looks after itself when you leave. Press another button when you arrive home to create the perfect environment.

StarServe The Home Offi ce and Entertainment Network Clipsal StarServe is a structured cabling system that consists of television, telephone and data outlets that let you network computers, printers, telephones, televisions, videos and security cameras. This eliminates messy cables lying all over the fl oor, as well as providing substantial cost savings and convenience.

Just like power circuits, your data and video cables are hidden in the walls, letting you plug in at any point.

Home entertainment systems also benefi t with the addition of a StarServe System. StarServe can link the DVD player, VCR or Pay TV box to all TVs in the home eliminating the need to buy duplicate equipment.

With StarServe you can easily install new services in the future. That’s called “future-proofi ng.” Begin with a simple system and add new services whenever you want.

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AA fresh approach to air Exhaust fans are the most effective way of providing ventilation to kitchens, bathrooms and toilets. Airfl ow and Mistral have a selection of ceiling and wall mounted exhaust fans that will freshen up a room in a fl ash.

The Airfl ow Range also includes ceiling sweep fans, which are an effi cient and economical way of providing year round comfort.

Air fresheners Mistral and Airfl ow have an exhaust fan for any location. There are wall, ceiling and even window mounted fans and kits that include ducting to exhaust air directly outside the home. O'Erre is Airfl ow’s Italian made and designed range of exhaust fans, all attractively designed, durable and with the high-powered motors for which the Italians are famous.

Airfl ow Threesome Fan/Light/Heater Why install a separate fan, light and heater in a bathroom when you can have the whole trio in one handy unit? The Threesome features two heat settings, plus a powerful exhaust fan to quickly remove steam and odours.

Instant Bathroom WarmersRadiant strip heaters remain a popular heating method. This wall mounted model has a fast heating 750 Watt element and a stainless steel refl ector for instant heat. It is ideal for bathrooms and rumpus rooms where it can be safely installed out of the reach of children.

Cool in summer, warm in winter Ceiling sweep fans are still one of the best ways of keeping cool in warm weather, but did you know that reversible fans, such as this one, can also keep you warm in winter?

Heated air, which naturally rises to the ceiling, can be gently swirled back down to where it is needed most.

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Safe as houses Electrical safety is a major concern for every homeowner, especially those with children. Clipsal has been at the forefront of electrical safety for many years, and actually pioneered safety switch technology back in the 1970s.

Today, the choice of safety and security products is truly staggering, ensuring the highest level of protection for your home and family.

Just about everyone has heard of the Clipsal Safety Switch, a product that has saved many lives since its introduction in the 1970s. The best known and most popular safety switch is the switchboard-mounted model, which offers protection to every power point in the home. However, many other products offer the same high level of protection against electrocution, including twin power outlets, plug tops, and for safety when working outdoors with power tools, a portable cable reel.

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Prevent expensive damage with Clipsal Surge Protectors Powerful surges can cause irreparable damage to the electronic components inside appliances such as computers, televisions and videos. Insurance often does not cover damage caused by surges, so surge protection is essential in every home. Surge protection can be switchboard mounted to protect every appliance in the home, or installed directly at the end of the appliance cord.

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Where there’s smoke…Where there’s smoke… It’s not commonly known that the smell of smoke won’t wake you, so make sure you have something that does! The Clipsal Lifesaver Range of Smoke Alarms are mains wired with a battery back-up to ensure top protection. Our new models feature a front loading battery compartment to allow easy battery replacement and servicing.

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Outside favourites Australians love the great outdoors. For much of the year, our lives revolve around it. When planning your outdoor areas, you should consider them as an extension of the indoor living areas, with the same electrical needs, such as power and lighting.

Clipsal offers a range of specialist outdoor electrical products, all designed to work beautifully come rain, hail or shine.

The Weatherprotected Range is always in its element When it comes to taking power to the great outdoors, no product does it more successfully than Clipsal’s Weatherprotected Range. These sockets, switches and timers are designed to withstand cyclonic rain, hail, dust, and the normally devastating effects of the Australian sun. Which makes survival in the average suburban backyard a piece of cake really!

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sThe dusk to dawn switchSunset switches turn lights on automatically when natural light levels fall and turn them off again when the light levels increase. They are ideal for providing safety and security lighting in high traffi c outdoor areas.

Timed to perfectionClipsal offers a selection of outdoor timers that can be used for garden irrigation or security and safety lighting.

Poolside power Clipsal’s 56 Series is ideal around swimming pools and spas, where water and chemicals can play havoc with ordinary electrical accessories. This model features a timer that can be set to operate the pool fi ltration and/or cleaning at a set time each day.

Who goes there?Clipsal’s dominance in motion sensor technology has seen the term Infrascan become the generic term for all such products. The Infrascan’s infrared sensor detects a human presence and turns an outdoor light or lights on automatically, to either welcome family members and guests or deter unwanted intruders.

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Infrascans provide safe and convenient lighting in outdoor areas.

Products of Gerard Industries Pty Ltd ABN 27 007 873 529 Head Office 12 Park Terrace, Bowden South Australia 5007 Telephone (08) 8269 0511 Facsimile (08) 8340 1724 Internet www.clipsal.com Internet www.alfredonline.com.au E-Mail plugin@clipsal.com.au

International Enquiries Head Office Export Department Telephone + 61 8 8269 0587 Facsimile +61 8 8340 7350 E-Mail export@clipsal.com.au

New Zealand Clipsal Industries (NZ) Ltd (Auckland) Telephone (09) 576 3403 Facsimile (09) 576 1015 E-mail headoffice@clipsal.co.nz

Customer Service Free Fax (0508) 250 305 Auckland/Mobile Phone (09) 572 0014 Free Phone (0508) CLIPSAL 2547725

Offices in all States NSW Sydney (02) 9794 9200 Albury (02) 6041 2377

VIC Melbourne (03) 9207 3200 Country areas 1800 653 893

QLD Brisbane (07) 3244 7444 Townsville (07) 4729 3333

SA Adelaide (08) 8268 0400

WA Perth (08) 9442 4444

TAS Launceston (03) 6343 5900

NT Darwin (08) 8947 0278

For more information on any of the products in this brochure, contact your nearest Clipsal Office, or visit our website.

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