A natural low energy alternative to air-conditioning

• Unlike most air conditioning units which are heavy, use a noisy compressor, are expensive and consume a lot of energy to run, this impressive new air cooler uses the latest natural evaporative cooling technology to provide a machine that’s high performance – impressive 400 m³ per hour air flow and up to 8degree temperature reduction – but also portable, quiet and energy efficient. It uses up to 90% less energy than air conditioners and lowers air temperature by imitating the natural cooling action of the sea:  drawing in warm air at the rear of the unit and passing it through a built-in water-saturated honeycomb cooling pad latent heat is removed before being blown out again. Simply fill the 6litre water tank with cold tap water, add the free ice-packs and even ice cubes, sit back relax and enjoy. As there is no compressor there is no hot air to pipe out of a window so it can be positioned wherever you want cold air – over a bed at night, in a lounge, office or dining room.

Price : £ 49.95

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Made with a traditional Mason Jar and high tech energy efficient lighting! Captured inside the jar are a highly efficient solar cell rechargeable battery and low energy LED lamp. When the jar is placed in sunlight the solar cell creates an electrical current that charges the battery over a few hours. This energy is then used at night to power the LED lamp inside the jar. The light emitted is diffused by the frosted jar and gives the appearance of sunlight. (A warm – coloured LED light is used to give a more natural light). You may have noticed that there is no switch on the Sun Jar – in fact there are no visible controls at all. A light sensor inside the jar automatically activates the lights when it gets dark (or the lights are turned out!)

Price : £ 14.99

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Bright light wherever you need it!

• LED lighting is well known for its super brightness but not all LED lights are portable or can be quickly mounted and re-mounted wherever you want. This new 2 way light wand from Lifemax is the very latest in convenient long life LED lighting – perfect at home for illuminating dark cupboards, lofts and corners as well as outdoors as a handy reliable light source when camping or caravanning. Supplied with a 2 way easy-fit stand and adhesive mounting pad you simply choose either a vertical or horizontal position for your light wand and operate using the one-touch on/off button. As the metal finish light wand is held in place by a powerful magnet you can twist the light to cast clear, white light wherever you want! Powered by 3 AAA batteries (available separately), there is no trailing mains lead to get in the way – and as these low energy LED bulbs use so little power, battery life is up to ten times as long as conventional torches with power hungry incandescent bulbs. Measures 8½” /22cm long

Price : £ 12.95

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