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JUNE-JULY 2022
SECURITY
EDITION
Plug in
to better
advice.
Trade Magazine Only.
At Redpaths our focus is to the Trade.
All pricing is to account holders only and
is always excluding GST.
Welcome to the Security edition of the Circuit Breaker. With winter
well and truly upon here many of us are opting to spend more time
EDITORIAL indoors. This is great but let’s stay secure while doing so.
Sarah Orange The internet is becoming an increasingly large part of our day-to-
day life, using it not only for work but also for staying in contact
with loved ones, and as our main source of entertainment. Staying
ADVERTISING
safe online is just as important as thinking about physical security.
Paula 021 885 888 Older folk are much more vulnerable to these internet attacks so
paula@redpaths.co.nz let’s educate ourselves so we can keep our loved ones safe.
Cyber security isn’t the only thing we’re talking about in this issue.
PRINTER We’ve got some great stuff on home security and environmental
security too. And of course, as always, we have the best
Caxton entertainment recommendations for you.
Cnr Lodestar Ave & Stark Drive
This month we are also celebrating the life of Ralph Redpath, who
Wigram, PO Box 36411
sadly passed away last month. Be sure to check out his amazing
Christchurch 8146
legacy at Redpaths.
03 366 8516
Disclaimer:
The opinions in this magazine do not
necessarily reflect those of R.Redpath
Limited or the publisher. Although all
materials are checked for accuracy, no
liability is assumed by R.Redpath Limited or
the publisher for any losses due to the use
of this magazine. Whilst all care has been
taken in production, products and prices Brent Cameron,
advertised will be on sale from the
beginning of the promotional period or Director of Operations
while stocks last. We reserve the right to
substitute any of these products with
similar products or vary pricing in
extenuating circumstances and limited to
Trade customers only.
Plug in Plug in Plug in
to better to better to better
value. advice. service.
Giddy up, it’s race time!
Limited number of tickets available.
Ask your Branch Manager how we can get you there.
Supported by
TRADE
EVENT!
During June/July at your local Redpaths branch!
Branch Date Time Type Branch Date Time Type
REDWOOD Thursday, 9 June 2022 7am Breakfast INVERCARGILL Thursday, 7 July 2022 7am Breakfast
ST ASAPH Friday, 10 June 2022 7am Breakfast DUNEDIN Friday, 8 July 2022 12pm Lunch
QUEENSTOWN Thursday, 16 June 2022 7am Breakfast ASHBURTON Thursday, 14 July 2022 7am Breakfast
WANAKA Thursday, 16 June 2022 12pm Lunch TIMARU Friday, 15 July 2022 7am Breakfast
ALEXANDRA Friday, 17 June 2022 7am Breakfast OAMARU Friday, 15 July 2022 12pm Lunch
CROMWELL Friday, 17 June 2022 12pm Lunch NELSON Friday, 22 July 2022 12pm Lunch
ROLLESTON Thursday, 30 June 2022 7am Breakfast SOCKBURN Friday, 29 July 2022 7am Breakfast
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JUNE-JULY 2022 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | 3
TOOLBOX TALK
BACK UP YOUR DATA DON’T GIVE OUT UPDATE YOUR COMPUTER
If you’re targeted by a cyber-attack PERSONAL INFORMATION Although time-consuming software
all your saved data can be erased. It is Phishing through social media and updates play a crucial role in keeping
key to back up your files on either an email happens every day, and older your computer safe. These updates
external hard drive or a cloud-based people are much more vulnerable to often include upgrades and bug fixes
service such as iCloud or Dropbox. it. Don’t give out any personal to keep you safe, so don’t keep
information online or through email pressing “Remind Me Tomorrow” for
USE UNIQUE PASSWORDS too long!
Using passwords without capitals, unless you are 100% certain that it is
numbers, or symbols leaves you legitimate. BE A SELECTIVE SHARER
vulnerable to hackers. Passwords very SCAN YOUR COMPUTER Having limited privacy settings and
personal to you such as children’s sharing too many details about
names also leave you vulnerable as
FOR VIRUSES yourself can leave the door open for
Malware can find its way onto your
this information can be easily found potential hackers to steal your
computer as easily as clicking on the
out. Use unique, strong passwords to information. Make sure your social
wrong website or link. Regularly
keep your accounts safe. media accounts are set to “Friends
scanning your computer for viruses
Only” to ward off any unwanted
TWO-FACTOR ensures you aren’t being targeted
viewers.
AUTHENTICATION without even knowing!
Two factor authentication helps keep AVOID DOING
you safe when someone guesses your
password. You can set this up using
TRANSACTIONS ON
another email or a phone number in PUBLIC WI-FI
which a unique code will be sent to Public Wi-Fi
your device. Nobody without this networks are often
code will be able to access your unsecure with
account. hackers waiting to
attack. Do not
STAY SAFE ON SOCIAL complete anything
MEDIA sensitive such as a
Clicking on fraud links through social credit card
media can lead to your accounts transaction
being hacked. Make sure to be while on a
vigilant when following links on social public
media. network.
CHECK YOUR BANK
ACCOUNT AND BANK
STATEMENTS REGULARLY
Your credit card information can be
stolen through unsecure transactions.
Make sure to regularly check your
bank statements and keep an eye out
for any suspicious transactions.
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ENVIRONMENT EDITORIAL
ENVIRONMENTAL
SECURITY
THE New Zealand government has just announced a
$2.9 billion initiative to fight climate change. This
includes the push out of Electric Vehicles, a new way of
dealing with waste, and a plan to reduce carbon emissions.
SCRAP-TO-REPLACE ENERGY FORESTRY
TRIAL The government will It has been
be boosting funding decided that
This initiative is
to move to cleaner, woody biomass is
to help lower
more affordable, the best alternative
income families
efficient energy to coal in our
move over to
choices. This will efforts to move away from fossil fuels.
electric vehicles.
future-proof our 10,000 hectares of new forest will be
EV’s often come at a higher price
energy system. planted during this scheme.
point than regular petrol cars, often
making them less accessible. The new INSULATION
scheme will help people buy low-
Higher insulation
emissions vehicles in exchange for
standards for new
scrapping their old cars.
buildings will be
WASTE introduced to ensure The Circuit
they take 40% less
The government is
investing to reduce and
energy to heat. Breaker is
divert organic waste
from ending up in
AGRICULTURE printed with
landfills. This will
The government
would like to ensure
100%
include investing in
waste infrastructure and making food
that New Zealand is
one of the most
environmentally
waste collection more accessible.
sustainable friendly ink.
TRANSPORT providers of food in
the world. There
The clean car discount will be
will be a price for agricultural
continued as part of this
emissions introduced by 2025. There
scheme. As well as
will also be a large investment in the
cheaper public transport,
acceleration of high-impact
improvement of EV
technologies and practices to reduce
charging stations, and a
agricultural greenhouse gas
zero-emissions bus fleet
emissions.
by 2035.
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See the product conversions to the left, or discuss
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REMEMBERING RALPH REDPATH
Celebrat∈g the Life of
Ralph Redpath
(1934-2022)
W
e are sad to announce the passing of much- In 1960 Ralph took over the reins from his father and
loved Redpaths legend Ralph Redpath on May began controlling the day-to-day running of the company,
7th 2022. Rather than focus on the sadness, we officially being appointed Manager in 1962. Following the
would like to celebrate Ralph’s amazing life death of Reg Redpath in 1970 Ralph was appointed
and his legacy at Redpaths. Governing Director, and his wife Marie was appointed
The second generation of Redpaths, Ralph’s first Director of the company. With Ralph at the helm, the
experience working for the family firm was at the young business flourished, expanding to larger premises, and
age of 12 making deliveries around Christchurch on his opening new branches throughout the South Island.
bike for his father Reg Redpath. At the age of 15 Ralph Until his retirement in 2001 Ralph continued to grow the
left school to take up an electrical apprenticeship with T L business with the help of his daughter Gayle and her
Jones, where he began forging long-standing relationships husband Tony Saunders. Tony and Gayle took over the
that remain today. helm, but Ralph continued to provide support and
encouragement in the background. He took great pride in
the fact that R Redpath Ltd is a truly family business with
the fourth Generation now coming through in Grandson
Callen, also an electrician by trade, and Granddaughter
Chelsea.
Greatly respected both within the Electrical industry and
outside of it, Ralph, leaves behind many close family and
friends.
He will be dearly mißed.
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SPARKY CENTRAL
Sparky Central
Redpaths Apprentice Program.
Sparky Central
The newest apprentice program in the industry!
SIGN UP for the
We want to support you through your apprenticeship
every step of the way with our new support program
Sparky Central.
many perks:
By plugging into Sparky Central you’ll have access to
sweet discounts and great offers on all the tools and
accessories you’ll need. Sweet Competitions
Discounts & Prizes
Training Get off-site
Tools for Networking
your belt Opportunities
Follow us on
Instagram
@rredpaths and
facebook
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exclusive content,
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know at marketing@redpaths.co.nz giveaways.
and you’ll be in the draw!
12 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | JUNE-JULY 2022NOT ALL CONDUIT PERFORMS THE SAME
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JUNE-JULY 2022 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | 13Electrical Testing of Motors
25% to 35% of motor issues are electrical faults
Electrical faults give no visible warnings prior to breakdown so electrical testing is
critical as part of a good Asset Management plan to identify any issues and avoid costly
unplanned shutdowns.
AVO New Zealand comprehensively covers electrical testing of Motors with the Baker Instruments range:
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Talk to AVO New Zealand today and lets chat about how we can help your organisation
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JUNE-JULY 2022 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | 15FINANCIAL EDITORIAL
F
inancial security means
different things for
different people. Many
think that you need to be
a millionaire to achieve
financial freedom, but
this is untrue, you don’t even need to
pay off your mortgage. When it
comes down to it, financial security
means that you have control over
your money and don’t need to worry
about covering bills or emergency
funds.
Being financially responsible can be
difficult. Working so hard without any
immediate reward is disheartening,
and purchases with instant
gratification are always tempting.
However, long-term financial freedom
is worth so much more than any
short-term purchase.
We’ve put together some suggestions
below to help you achieve financial
freedom.
THINK ABOUT IT EARLY
Starting to think about your finances
young is a crucial part of achieving
financial stability. It can be easy to
get caught up in the moment and not
think about the future. However,
investing early in growth funds early
FINANCIAL
can be the key to achieving financial
freedom in the future.
THINK ABOUT YOUR DEBT
Feeling financially secure is often not
possible when you’re constantly
SECURITY
worried about large debts. Think
about how to efficiently pay off the
debts you already have and consider
all the options before taking out any
more loans.
16 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | JUNE-JULY 2022BE CONSISTENT WITH help you achieve security as you Planning for what you
progress through your life. Playing it want to achieve during
YOUR SAVINGS safe can mean a very low return on your retirement can
Treating your savings investment. However, on the other ensure you reach your
account like a bill rather hand taking too many risks can also savings goals in time.
than an optional lead to great losses. This is why
contribution can help diversification is important. PLAN FOR POTENTIAL
you to reach your EXPENSES
monthly goals. REASSESS YOUR Pesky bills can come out of nowhere
TALK TO A PORTFOLIO ON A and being prepared for them can help
FINANCIAL ADVISOR REGULAR BASIS avoid getting into further debt.
Your investment portfolio should Having an emergency fund separate
Investing can be overwhelming and from your savings account prepares
difficult to navigate. Talking to a reflect where you are in your personal
life. Reassessing as you move through you for expenses without affecting
professional about where to head in your savings goals.
your financial journey can take off each phase of life ensures you get the
some of the pressure. most out of your investments.
DIVERSIFY YOUR PLAN FOR RETIREMENT
It’s no secret that the government
PORTFOLIO superannuation isn’t enough to live
Investing in a wide range of funds can comfortably in your golden years.
FINANCIAL FREEDOM
IN 5 YEARS?
$ Cut your expenses as much as you can
$ Pay as much debt as possible
$ Prioritse investing in growth funds
$ Consider boosting your income with a second
job or side business
$ Increase the amount you save per month
Purchase a refill of screws and receive a
JUNE-JULY 2022 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | 17GADGETS
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LEGO APP-CONTROLLED
TRANSFORMATION VEHICLE
With the app, you can drive the vehicle around, and when you flip
the car over (or hit a wall), it will reveal a completely different car
below. Because the LEGO car features suspension, you can even
drive it over uneven surfaces.
NIGHTWATCH
MAGNIFYING CLOCK
DOCK FOR APPLE
WATCH
The NightWatch orb magnifies an Apple Watch’s
display to effectively turn it into an alarm clock for
your bedside table. There is a slot in the back that
holds the watch’s MagSafe charger. Simply tap the
surface of the orb to wake up the watch screen so
you can see the time. The shape of the NightWatch
also amplifies sound to transform your watch into
an effective alarm clock.
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JUNE-JULY 2022 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | 19Energy
efficient LEDs
Architecturally
designed
Leading the way in emergency lighting technology
Lithium iron
phosphate ABB’s Stanilite® range of products continues to
batteries provide the New Zealand emergency lighting
market with the safest, most reliable,
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Wireless monitored
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maintenance
Stanilite Wireless Monitored Emergency Lighting System Made Easy
Stanilite Emergency Lighting has a building safety, which can be
history of innovation and development, processed directly from a smart Key features and benefits:
and has been leading the way in device.
emergency lighting technology for • Easy installation with hassle free mobile phone
over 40 years. This system does not require a __commissioning
server computer, nor does it require • Backwards compatibility for existing Nexus RF
In 2020 Stanilite launched Nexus RF® data cabling to fittings. The user __installations
Infinity, incorporating the latest interaction with Nexus RF® Infinity is • Report distribution from mobile devices
• Flexibility and scalability
technology in wireless system via a “mobile optimized web
• 300% increase in router capacity
monitoring, using a proprietary platform” or a website browser on
• Simplicity
protocol for radio frequency wireless any computer with access to the
• Building Management System (BMS) integration
communication between the fittings network. • Enhanced IT security features including HTTPS
and network infrastructure. This allows __(SSL) encryption and DHCP via Static IP address
the user to set-up, maintain, and Electrical Supply Corp has been the
control their entire emergency lighting proud distributor of Stanilite in New
installations via a website browser on Zealand for over 18 years and has
any mobile device or computer with grown a large team of experienced
access to the network. It provides a and dedicated staff consisting of a
real-time overview of all systems which nationwide sales force, technical
in turn saves time, enables better support, and design team.
maintenance and enhances building
safety. Their design team can provide you
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The Nexus RF® Infinity builds on the service, including the supply of
solid foundation of the Nexus RF® approved PS1’s (Producer Statement
wireless system and now incorporates – Design), As an additional service
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TECHNOLOGY EDITORIAL
Microsoft Tech
Support Is Calling
(or is it)…?
“Hello sir, this is John from Microsoft support calling”
“We have detected over 100 hacking files on your computer, you are very high risk.”
“Each one has already started corrupting your whole computer system."
“We need to act quickly to stop the threat and protect your accounts.”
“Can you please go to this website and download the support tool so I can assist you….”
HAVE you ever received a
call like this? or had a
friend or family member tell you
• Download further tools to record
your keyboard or steal saved
passwords straight from your web
maintains a list of up-to-date advice
on security trends and scams. This is
what you should be on the lookout
about one they have received? How browser. They can then log in later for when getting an unsolicited call:
about a random text message saying to make purchases using your • Contact that is out of the blue –
you need to pay a bill immediately? saved credentials. even if the person says they’re
These scams may seem obvious in • Find private information to try and from a legitimate organisation like
hindsight, but in the moment, they blackmail you with. your bank, Microsoft or your
can be very convincing. Scammers internet provider.
will use current events & news, • Getting told there’s a problem with
social pressure, financial urgency your phone, laptop or internet
and generally will abuse the good connection – often with an offer to
trusting nature of Kiwis to get fix your device!
what they want. Even the most
computer literate person can fall • Being asked for passwords –
victim to a scam if they are legitimate organisations will never
targeted during a time of ask for the passwords to any of
stress or busyness. your online accounts.
Sometimes, it’s • Needing to verify your account or
plain old details – don’t respond or click on
curiosity that any links in the communication
gets the better of even if it looks like it’s from a real
us! organisation.
What do they • Trying to get you to move
outside of an online
want from you? trading or booking
To put it simply, it’s usually all about website or app (like
the dollar! There are many ways Airbnb) – don’t ever pay
someone can steal money from you outside of normal website or
using your computer. Most commonly, What app processes.
phone scammers will get you to click should you • Offering money or a prize in
a link to download a legitimate free
remote support tool so they can: be watching exchange for something up front –
they might say that it’s a
• Convince you to log into a banking out for? processing fee – “pay us $50 and
website to pay a fake invoice or Netsafe (New Zealand’s independent, you get your $10,000 prize”!
subscription. non-profit online safety organisation)
• Being asked for money by people
22 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | JUNE-JULY 2022you’ve met online – this is a bad (e.g. an account being closed) perspective.
common tactic, and you should or to take advantage of something VALIDATE, if you’re unsure whether
never pay the money without good (e.g. a deal or investment). it is a scammer or a legitimate
getting advice from someone first.
How can I prevent being organisation, hang up and call the
• Unusual ways to pay for something organisation using the official helpline
– scammers try to use payments scammed? number. This also works for validating
that can’t be traced such as pre- If you suspect that you might be on scam text messages.
loaded debit cards, gift cards, the receiving end of a scam call or
REPORT, Report cold calling scams
Bitcoin, iTunes cards or money text. There’s some simple advice you
to Netsafe at netsafe.org.nz/report so
transfer systems. can take.
they can use this information to
• Asking for remote access to your BE AWARE, stay up to date with the educate people about scams, and to
device – never do this unless you basics and ask the people around you help people who have been affected
have actively sought out the for support. Check with the person by them.
service they are providing. sitting next to you, “Why is Microsoft
• Pressuring you to decide quickly –
calling, have they called you too?”. STAY SAFE
Often getting input from someone
this could be to avoid something else can help to put a situation into
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JUNE-JULY 2022 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | 23Wiser by SE App
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Window/Door
Best of all, a Wiser Smart Home solution can be upgraded Sensor
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24 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | JUNE-JULY 2022PDL Wiser Smart Home components.
Wiser Smart Home Hub Wiser IR Converter
The Wiser system communication interface. The Controls TVs, heat pumps and HiFi systems via the
hub allows you to control the home from a remote Wiser by SE app using infrared (IR) technology.
location.
PDL501401
PDL501902
Wiser Table Stand for Hub Wiser Iconic Switch, 2AX
Optional stand for placing the Wiser Hub on a table Ideal for controlling LED lighting loads and exhaust
or other flat surface. fans. The small housing with integrated terminals
allows quick installation into 6-gang plates and
PDL501902_0001
standard wall-boxes.
PDL356PB2MBTZ-VW
Wiser Micro Module Switch Wiser Iconic Dimmer
Transforms a conventional push-button switch into Suitable for controlling a wide variety of loads.
a connected device you can control from the switch The housing with integrated terminals allows quick
or through the Wiser by SE app. installation into 3-gang plates and deep wall-boxes.
PDL5011WSZ PDL354PBDMBTZ-VW
Wiser Micro Module Dimmer Wiser Iconic Switch, 10AX
Transforms a conventional push-button switch into Suitable for controlling a wide variety of loads.
a connected device you can control from the switch The housing with integrated terminals allows quick
or through the Wiser by SE app. installation into 3-gang plates and deep wall-boxes.
PDL5010WDZ PDL356PB10MBTZ-VW
Wiser Micro Module Blind Controller Wiser Iconic Twin Socket Grid, 10A
Transforms a conventional double push-button The Iconic Connected Socket has two independent
switch into a connected device you can control 10 A rated socket outlets. The subtle Iconic status
blinds from the switch or through the Wiser by SE LED indicator can be customised using the Wiser by
app. SE app. Skin code is PDL395CSC.
PDL5015WBZ PDL395CSGZ
Wiser Window/Door Sensor Wiser Iconic Switch, 2AX
Detects opened and closed windows and doors, Ideal for controlling LED lighting loads and exhaust
and reports the status to the Wiser Hub. It consists fans. The small housing with integrated terminals
of two separate parts: a sensor and magnet. allows quick installation into 6-gang plates and
standard wall-boxes.
PDL591011
PDL356PB2MBTW-VW
Wiser Motion Sensor Wiser Iconic Dimmer
Detects movement and measures luminance in a Suitable for controlling a wide variety of loads.
room, and reports the status to the Wiser Hub. The housing with integrated terminals allows quick
installation into 3-gang plates and deep wall-boxes.
PDL595011
PDL354PBDMBTW-VW
Wiser Temperature/Humidity Sensor Wiser Iconic Switch, 10AX
Helps to maintain a comfortable environment in the Suitable for controlling a wide variety of loads.
home by detecting changes in temperature and The housing with integrated terminals allows quick
humidity and reporting climate data to the Wiser installation into 3-gang plates and deep wall-boxes.
Hub.
PDL356PB10MBTW-VW
PDL593011
Wiser Water Leakage Sensor Wiser Iconic Twin Socket Grid, 10A
Detects the presence of water and alerts via an The Iconic Connected Socket has two independent
alarm and/or notification. When the sensor is 10 A rated socket outlets. The subtle Iconic status
connected to the Wiser Hub and detects water on LED indicator can be customised using the Wiser by
the floor, it sends out a sound alarm and reports the SE app. Skin code is PDL395CSC.
event to the Wiser Hub.
PDL395CSG
PDL592011
Zigbee connectivity Bluetooth connectivity
pdl.co.nz/wiser-installer
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JUNE-JULY 2022 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | 27LIGHTING EDITORIAL
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OUTPUT POWER
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FLD20 20W
Black FLD50 50W
OFF
FLD100 100W
FLD200 200W
FLASH
ON
STROBE
FADE
SMOOTH
FLD300 300W
R
G
B
W
FLD50RGB 50W
* COLOUR
Changing
Remote
Lumax FLD10 FLD20 FLD50 FLD100 FLD200 FLD300 FLD50RGB
LUMENS
Input cable 240V
FLD10 900
Wattage 10W 20W 50W 100W 200W 300W 50W
FLD20 1,800
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Power Factor (PFC) 0.9
Aluminium Housing ADC12
IP Rating IP65
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L x W (mm) H 83 H 95 H 160 H 210 H 279 H 335 H 160 4,000K
Input cable 1.5M (0.75mm) FLD50RGB NA
Pressure relief Valve Yes
Weight 0.35Kg 0.4Kg 0.73Kg 1.34Kg 2.4Kg 3.6kg 0.73Kg
Electrical Class Class I
Warranty 3 years
WARRANTY
Remote colour changer NA Yes
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JUNE-JULY 2022 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | 29HOME SECURITY EDITORIAL
HOME SE
FEELING SAFE AT HOME IS SECURE ALL
WINDOWS
IMPORTANT BUT, IN MANY A common mistake is leaving
windows shut but not locked. This
creates an easy access point for
CASES, CAN BE EXPENSIVE! potential burglars. Double-checking
that all your windows are locked
before heading out could be the
WE’VE GOT SOME USEFUL difference between being burglarized
or not. Planting bushes under your
first-floor windows can also act as an
TIPS FOR YOU TO HELP extra deterrent;
especially if
they’re prickly!
KEEP HOME SECURITY SECURE
COSTS AT A MINIMUM. ALL EXTERNAL DOORS
WITH MORE THAN ONE
KEEPING YOURSELF AND LOCK
Relying on your doors' built-in locks
is risky as these are often easy to
YOUR FAMILY SAFE SHOULD break. Installing deadbolts onto your
outside doors adds an extra layer of
ALWAYS BE A TOP PRIORITY. protection without breaking the
bank.
30 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | JUNE-JULY 2022ECURITY
MAKE IT LOOK LIKE collect your mail are both easy ways GET AN ALARM
to achieve this.
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Deterring burglars can often be as social media while you are away. top of the line. Consider investing in a
easy as keeping a light turned on Publicly posting your holiday snaps good one to keep yourself and your
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REMOVE POTENTIAL
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less likely you are to
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make sure to
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JUNE-JULY 2022 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | 31PODCASTS
WINTER WAVES
PODCASTS
Off the Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
Comedians Ed Gamble and James Acaster invite special guests into their magical
restaurant to each choose their favourite starter, main course, side dish, dessert
and drink.
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
A few years ago, I was a broke university dropout, living in one of the worst parts
of the country, alone, with nothing but a laptop & a dream. Fast forward a few
years, I’m the 29-year-old ex-CEO of one of the UK’s fastest-growing companies.
That company is called Social Chain.
Very Scary People
In 1974, a mass murder shook the sleepy waterfront town of Amityville, New York.
One November night, police found an entire family — the DeFeos — dead, face
down in their beds. Only one family member survived: Ron DeFeo Jr., the eldest
son with a troubled past. In this six-part series, host Donnie Wahlberg untangles
the dark and complicated story of what happened that night and unearths how the
grisly murders transformed into an infamous haunted tale.
MUSIC
The Killers are coming back to NZ’s top winter
New Zealand for a massive festival is back for
arena show on their Imploding 2022! It’s time to
The Mirage Tour 2022 in November. Originally dress up in your
announced in 2020 when COVID first halted worldwide craziest costume and have
touring, this will be The Killers’ first time back on our some fun in the snow. Coming back to Ohakune and
shores since their 2018 Australasian tour which Queenstown in June, it’s a great line-up this year so be
included ten completely sold-out arena shows. sure to get amongst it.
32 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | JUNE-JULY 2022Nexans Sustainable approach
DID YOU KNOW?
Recycling of Wooden
Drums and Pallets
As part of Nexans Environmental Policy, we conduct
our business with respect and care and have in place
a process to reduce the amount of waste to landfill Diesel to Electric
by recycling our wooden drums and pallets. Forklifts
Re-circulated Water
Drums and pallets that are damaged and cannot be We harvest our rainwater by We have started our
repaired are sent to a local New Plymouth company utilising around four acres of our journey to electric
to be made into wood-chip for animal factory roofing and Taranaki’s by removing and
enclosures and ground cover. Our rainfall! Our re-circulated water replacing our diesel
drum and pallet return process system’s cooling towers are also forklifts on our sites,
is free – visit our website programmed to operate at night significantly reducing
for details. when the temperature drops so our carbon footprint
Green Drums that it reduces the work, making annually.
Programme its energy consumption much
Our commitment to sustainable development lower and using night power
includes our supply chain for our wooden drums rates which are significantly
and pallets. We ensure our wooden products are from cheaper.
sustainable forestry and have suppliers that take part in FSC
(Forest Stewardship Council) or
PEFC (Programme for the
Endorsement of Forest
Reductions
Certification). Production of PVC Free Cables
to Landfill
As a solution to a growing green building sector, Nexans
In 2021 we recycled over 305 tonnes Envirolex® and Alsecure® select range of cables are made
of wood, 58+ tonnes of cardboard, as a health and fire safety option for large commercial
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to Friday for lighting. We fitted all factory high bay lighting voltage line was typically wasting on average 130 metres of
with LED or inductive fluorescent lighting and LED lighting non-reversable thermoset material on each start up. With
throughout our offices in New Plymouth, Auckland and clever design and investment in 2021, our start up length is
Christchurch with remarkable savings. now 30 metres, saving 100 metres of material from landfill!
JUNE-JULY 2022 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | 33Smooth Curves
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34 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | JUNE-JULY 2022- - JUNE-JULY 2022 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | 35
LIGHTEN UP
TRIVIA TIME
01. 02.
Which city has the
What is the rarest
most diversity in
M&M flavour?
terms of language?
03.
How many hearts
does an octopus
have?
04. 05.
The name of which What can be broken
African animal means but is never held?
river horse?
ANSWERS: 1. Brown | 2. New York City | 3. Three | 4. Hippopotamus | 5. A promise
Plug in to Plug in to
some fun! some banter!
36 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | JUNE-JULY 2022Gotta Gotta Gotta
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38 | REDPATHS.CO.NZ | JUNE-JULY 2022JONO LESTER
Chen fought valiantly in the opening
stint, however a safety car error soon
after the driver changeover left us
languishing ‘out of sync’ the the rest
of the field. I was a minute down on
the pack, and had to fight tooth and
nail to get back into contention.
We made our way back up to 2nd.
Actually, we would have won if the
race hadn’t been flagged a lap early.
We were charging and I was really
enjoying my time in this new, front-
wheel drive style of racing.
We’ll come back stronger next round
and take that #1 spot. It’s only a
matter of time.
BOARDING AN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT AT THE Now I’m in Thailand, settling into my
START OF APRIL, I FELT LIKE A KID HEADING OFF new home base for the year in
Jomtien. I’ve got an awesome condo
ON MY FIRST OVERSEAS ADVENTURE AGAIN. on the beach, which is a lovely place
GROUNDED FOR OVER TWO YEARS THROUGHOUT to have my morning coffee and run
THE PANDEMIC, THESE ARE THINGS I HAD - ONCE IN along before the heat of the day
soaks into the atmosphere.
MY LIFE - TAKEN FOR GRANTED. I’ll be racing here in a Ford Mustang,
which by the time this issue of Circuit
Now as I set off for Taipei, via meaningful adventure that ticked a
Breaker is published will be
Singapore, I felt like I was getting a couple of personal boxes.
announced formally. I can’t wait.
second chance to chase my passion Now though, it’s back into race (car)
for motorsport. I’m grateful. I’m I’ll also be back home for some racing
mode. As mentioned, first stop is
motivated. I’m ready. in September and October, in the
South Island Endurance Series,
To say I’m the fittest I’ve ever
with a new team in an awesome
been is validated by the We’ll come back stronger next car I’ll share with you all in a
adventure I went on the week
before setting off on this flight. I round and take that #1 spot. coming issue.
This will also mean that, like in
donned my running pack and set
off on a solo ultramarathon,
It’s only a matter of time. 2020 at Highlands, we’ll have
covering the 84km Timber trail some cool opportunities to host
from sunrise to mid-afternoon in a Taipei. It was my first visit to Taiwan Redpaths staff and guests at the
and after 12 days in quarantine I events…there may even be a few hot
learned on my release what a magical laps up for grabs too!
city and country it was. CHECK IN WITH YOU AGAIN
I was there with HubAuto, a team I’ve SOON. KEEP THE PEDAL TO
driven for previously, winning races in THE FLOOR! - JONO LESTER
the Ferrari 488 back in 2018. This
time around, we’re stepping into a
new challenge with TCR touring car
race. We had a brand new Audi RS3
LMS at our disposal, and we fronted
up for the first round of TCR Taiwan
full of enthusiasm and confidence.
We were fast, setting the quickest lap
across both qualifying sessions (and a
new track record to boot) before
taking to the start from the front row.
My co-driver (and team owner) Morris
Follow Jono’s racing at jonolester.com and @jonolester across all major social media platforms.
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