Tag Archives: LED’s

It’s getting darker!

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Miriam

The streets of Vancouver are flooding today, and when the streetlights are still on at 11:00am, you know the rain is back and we are headed towards Winter! Which brings to mind outdoor lights:  are your outside lights bright enough … Continue reading →

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Get ready for Winter!

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Miriam

Hot summer days are behind us, and as the mercury starts to flirt with the single digits, it’s time to start getting ready for Winter!  Smart home maintenance isn’t limited to raking leaves and winterizing outdoor drains. Preventative home maintenance … Continue reading →

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Pets of Fitterer Electric: Precious

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Miriam

As our Senior Office Advisor, Precious (while 2-years new to the role) brings with her 15 years of experience.  Precious can be found under our  Office Manager’s Desk on any given day, and can only be lured out for meetings … Continue reading →

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Every Day is Earth Day at Fitterer Electric!

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Miriam

We are proud of our Environmental Mission Statement here at Fitterer Electric Ltd, and proud of our minimal waste, 100% recycle policy.  We strive to take all materials from the job site and recycle them safely and responsibly.  This not only keeps … Continue reading →

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The Visually Stunning Power of LED Technology

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Miriam

New technology never ceases to amaze us, but this video shot in our own Golden, BC will possibly blow your mind!!!! Filmed in collaboration with Swedish ad agency Ahlstrand & Wållgren and Philips TV, the producers felt that the combination of night … Continue reading →

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5 steps to reduce the cost of light

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Miriam

Acklands Grainger has published a great article featuring five steps to reduce your lighting costs.  The original article can be found here, but in essence, the points boil down to the following: Get an estimate:  seems obvious, but you would … Continue reading →

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Burnaby Train Derailment evidence of dark winter days

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Miriam

The Lower Mainland just came through a weekend of heavy rainfall warning, evidenced most clearly in Burnaby, where a section of train tracks gave way after a local beaver dam was washed out with flooding and high water.  If this … Continue reading →

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Fitterer Electric achieves Gold Status in BC Hydro Power Smart Alliance

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Miriam

There’s no news like good news, and we are thrilled to announce that Fitterer Electric Ltd. has officially achieved gold membership status with the BC Hydro Power Smart Alliance. Thanks to the hard work of our dedicated team of electricians, … Continue reading →

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Safe disposal of broken CFL’s

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Miriam

Stephen Hume of the Vancouver Sun recently profiled the proper handling and disposing of burnt-out CFL’s, or compact fluorescents, and his article raised some points that bear repeating.  For example, did you know that each CFL contains enough mercury to … Continue reading →

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Santa’s coming! Light the way with Holiday LEDs!

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Miriam

There are less than 32 days left before the Big Man comes down the chimney, and we at Fitterer Electric are already starting to decorate!   And what better way to decorate than energy-efficient LED bulbs! Did you know that energy-efficient … Continue reading →

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Light as Interactive Art

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Miriam

It’s fascinating to see firsthand what people are doing with new LED technologies, and nowhere more interactively than LUMOUS:  the Darling Quarter Light Display in Darling Harbour, Australia.  Created by Bruce Ramus, it is described as a radiantly digital facade … Continue reading →

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Consumer beware: cheap LED’s are not created equal!

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Miriam

There is a dark side to the new light technologies available in sub-standard LED bulbs available on the market today.  These lower-quality LED’s are often the cheapest in both production and cost, yet fail to offer either the lifespan of … Continue reading →

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