Energy saving tips

That list of things that use a lot of power while on standby has set me thinking. A number of those things are totally unnecessary in the first place. I am going to have a rethink about what we actually need.

Good to know.

Thanks for sharing…

Wow, looks like I should really unplug a few appliances. I usually don’t– especially the TV and the computer. I heard the fridge sucks up a lot too, but it’d be hard to turn that one off

Awesome idea and advice thank you very much
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That’s very good to know! A good tip is to put a lot of plugs into a power bar which can just be disconnected at the end of the day. At least this way it makes it much easier to get everything without a lot of effort and time.
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Clean your tube lights and lamps regularly.[/LEFT]
[LEFT]Use compact fluorescent tube lights with lower capacity instead of ordinary bulbs.[/LEFT]
[LEFT]Use fan in summer instead of air conditioner as far as possible.[/LEFT]
[LEFT]Set air conditioner coolness as per requirement.[/LEFT]
[LEFT]Use daylight and fresh air by opening windows of home. [/LEFT]
[LEFT]Use ISI mark appliances.[/LEFT]
[LEFT]Don’t open and close door of refrigerator frequently.[/LEFT]
[LEFT]Defrost [COLOR=#339a66]freezer compartment regularly for a manual defrost refrigerator.
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Where can I find a device that will show me how much each device uses? We’re going to be buying a house soon so it would be great to see where the energy is going to so we can try and cut down on appropriate things.

You might find this useful Bart… looks like a lot of companies are looking at this kind of thing.

http://www.psfk.com/2010/05/interactive-graphic-tool-reveals-home-energy-consumption.html

http://connectedplanetonline.com/topics/smart-grids/cisco-home-energy-device-062910/

http://www.intel.com/embedded/energy/homeenergy/

I agree that I can’t get at it all either. Plus, some electronics when unplugged will reset (my dvds are that way) so there’s no way I’m going to go through a reset every time. However, there’s a lot that I can unplug and do always — can opener, radio, etc,

can opener? forgive me if some disability prevents you using a manual opener Orrymain, but you’d save power right there by ditching the electric can opener..

agree about things with clocks though… although many new models now have a tiny standby battery built in which will keep a clock going when power is disconeected.. also some reset themselves with the correct time once reconnected…

We have enough things plugged in at our home, we try to offset by not using certain things. Such as we use a manual can opener, we make our coffee in a pot on the stove, do not use our clothes dryer nor the dishwasher. No microwave either.

My husband always leaves the TV plugged in and the main switch powered on at night…I have told him so many times to remove the plug….guess I will have to show him this post now…:)

Stav, I think the majority of people use an electric can opener, but they are on such a small amount of time that it’s inconsequential as long as you unplug them. There are, however, a number of reasons people will use them. Not everyone has the dexterity or strength to use manual products; that’s in addition to those who cannot for physical reasons. Let’s not get radical here. :}

My hubby is not the best about turning off lights and unplugging things. It is almost like an extra kid there. Needing to follow him room to room turning things off. LOL