Electricity is an expensive and perishable product. Not used properly and on time, it disappears in vain and without effect. Every second, some invisible substance performs many of the difficult actions necessary for us. It forces the device to operate to supply light and heat to the owner, to heat water, to preserve and prepare food. We paid a lot of money for his help, but we didn’t know how to save in any way. Thoughtful energy efficiency saves significant costs. In this article, we will look at all the ways to save energy at home.
Saving is the main motto of the event set
If one meter is constantly hanging in front of the owner of the bathroom, he will understand without hesitation which unit uses the most electricity. True, even without light meters, energy -intensive consumers show the most noticeable appetites: electric heaters, boilers, pumps, and so on. It seems that their functions should be protected, but limitations in the handling of the equipment will significantly reduce the level of convenience. So, let's go with a different method. Let’s understand how and where electricity is wasted, and then we eliminate the prerequisites.
Let's deal with the "convenience" components of general opinion that require electrical power, these are: Heat production. In the bathroom, it occupies a dominant space, unlike residential objects, where the main position is occupied by light. Lighting. Despite the fact that in clean buildings it is not uncommon to read, such as in libraries, and use computers, explanation is still an important topic about the cost of sauna energy.
Bath technical equipment. The rational introduction of sauna units and the use of savings will ensure a successful solution to the problem of energy saving. There is citizen and technical advice on how to save electricity at all three points. If building owners take into account and enter most of it, the actual cost will decrease.
The first active step towards energy saving is to replace old wiring. A lot of electrical energy is wasted through "holes" in old wiring insulation. How can you stay warm? Let’s start with the fact that Heat Saving is a combination of beneficial energy wastage used by heaters with the greatest conservation of heat material obtained. It is even clearer that the device works only when there is a need for its function, and the heat obtained does not flow to the street through cracks, frost bridges and open windows.
Mechanical ways to save electricity in private homes
Saving energy for heat in the bathroom will help: Neatly made thermal insulation on the surface of the building structure: walls, ceilings, floors; Installation of wooden windows with seals or closed plastic window systems; Use the door shutter to close the curtains automatically. The owners of bathing facilities, who managed to eliminate all possible "punctures" in the thermal insulation, will reduce costs by 40% to a minimum, because the relatively expensive heat no longer heats the street. Even if wood or gas heating is organized in the sauna building, the cost of electricity will be reduced. Indeed, for the formation of a comfortable temperature, it is not necessary to connect an electric heater.
Reasonable use of heating devices
So that more heat is produced and stored, and costs become much lower, the wisdom of citizens and power engineers recommends:
- Equip the bathtub with a device with the highest heat transfer, has the largest radiation area and good thermal conductivity;
- Don't ignore the people's tricks too much. For example, place a simple heat -reflecting screen made of foil glued to cardboard between the radiator and the wall in a recreation room;
- Equip all devices with energy -saving devices: automatic thermostats or simple thermostats. Need to take advantage of innovative methods of controlling heat transfer to save electricity. Especially if the heating of the building is entrusted to electronic equipment.
For lovers of technical advancement, the following devices are highly recommended:
- A programmable thermostat that allows you to set the temperature needed for a bath for a week, day, hour.
- A timer socket that controls the equipment according to a schedule suitable for its owner. The overload optimizer for wiring, similar to the oel-820 device, distributes capacity evenly between a pair of electrical consumers.
- The optimizer redistributes the load automatically, transferring it from one device to another, according to the principle of oscillation. From a radiator to its twin brother, for example, or from a water heater to a kettle.
No one has any problems with connecting automation devices. It is only plugged into the outlet according to the type of adapter inlet plug.
Energy saving when using lights
The economic view of coverage is inadequate than differs from past postulates. Similarly, perfect cable insulation is needed to stop electrical leaks and associated cost overruns. By analogy, it is better to use the device only as needed. It is advisable to complete the wiring with a controller.
Turn off the lights when exiting
You can’t argue with the energy saving axioms provided. And why contradict the truth. Let us remember, however, is it possible in reality to adhere to this rule strictly? Given the traditional non -binding nature of humans, the industry is persistently giving us a very useful device that turns off the lights automatically. This is an infrared motion detector that can be equipped with a dressing room. He, without the help of others, would burn and then turn off the lights when a moving object was found in the entrusted area. Then literally no one will forget to turn off the lights when they go.
Rational arrangement of lighting devices
Baths are traditionally dielectric by analogy with apartments and houses. Shared luminaires installed in the center of the ceiling supply even lighting to everyone in the dressing room and in the break room. Beams from energy-consuming massive devices do not always reach far corners and points. Therefore, the walls of bathroom buildings are often equipped with additional peripheral lighting. They are more practical and waste one and a half times as much energy.
And they are used more often than the main devices for bath lighting. This begs the question: maybe the main lighting monster isn’t needed at all in the bathroom? Steam room and laundry room are not discussed. It requires no more than one, less often 2 moisture -resistant lamps. It is usually affixed only to the wall or ceiling. The main thing is to choose a good model. Until a win-win seal is placed between the plafond and the body, close the merger. And also so that the cable inlet space is sealed.
Save energy with energy saving light bulbs
If you are really wondering how to save electricity effectively in practice, then thinking about energy saving light is a must. Ordinary incandescent light bulbs "use" in an hour or two, or even three times more than their economical substitutes, and ten times as many LEDs. The lifespan of a conventional light bulb is ridiculous when compared to an advanced lighting solution. True, the property of the last century was much lower. But after the transition to innovative lighting methods, energy consumption was reduced by almost a third.
Before buying an energy -saving bulb, check the range manufactured. Warm light (from 2500K to 4000K) will be more pleasing to the eye than a refreshing daytime palette (burst 4000K - 5000K). Cold rays with a bluish color (5000K - 6500K) are quite harsh, they are used in utility rooms and other less visited rooms. Dimmers are a real economic dream.
Replacing a conventional switch with a dimmer is an important step towards optimal energy efficiency. With their support, radiation saturation, along with energy consumption, can be adjusted easily and simply. It is necessary for the light to turn on strongly, turn the knob - increase it. No need, they dim a bit and save money along the way. The dimmer is allowed to be configured to turn the device on and off smoothly, which will be very convenient for your eyesight. The eyes of the bathhouse owners and their guests will not be irritated by the bright instant flash.
Keep in mind that not all types of energy -saving bulb models are compatible with dimmer operation. Uneven adjustments can damage it. If the item "dimmability" is listed in the instructions of the energy -saving device, then in conjunction with the light regulator it will work stably.
Of course, you have to pay for all the innovations. And that amount can be frustrating at first. However, believe me, all costs will be paid soon. Especially if we intend to improve the network for the long term.
Choice of energy efficient equipment
According to international standardization law, all household appliances published in recent years are divided into classes according to the nature of energy efficiency. The highest class still has subcategories: type A +or A +++. Family cars with index A and similar subcategories plus spend electricity more economically. He should make a difference to the fighters for an economic outlook. The farther the letter is from the first place of the index in the Latin alphabet, the more electricity consumption when using the unit. Equipment labeled d and e doesn’t actually save anything, but it’s also not quick to "waste". But it is better to leave class g equipment in the store for the prudent owner.
Advantages of 2 tariffs
Everyone knows about the daily configuration of electricity costs, but few use this information. You can pay less for electricity used at night than for electricity used during the day.
You just need to buy, define and fix a metering device officially with 2 relays that switch depending on the set clock. "Left" devices to reduce costs. Recently, a wave of nine-eye economy lovers has been covered by marketing firms glorifying special small boxes to save electricity. According to the guarantee of marketing figures, the results of its implementation are certainly amazing.
There are a myriad of people willing to buy. Bought, tested - no economic results. No benefit was found, however, and no harm either. They just perform the voltage stabilizer function perfectly. They entice buyers with imaginary possibilities to save reactive power. We just forgot to say that household meters do not register insignificant reactive components created by induction home appliances.
Conclusions on this topic
Let's conclude. Energy saving measures must be carried out together. Energy saving is a huge and versatile process, any element that makes sense. Strengthening the insulation and replacing old wiring will certainly delight with the result, which is better to improve by installing savings and competent selection of equipment.