Electricity is an expensive and perishable product. When not used well and in time, it disappeared in vain and without a trace. Every second, some invisible substance performs many difficult tasks that are necessary for us. It forces its owners to operate appliances to provide light and heat, heat water, and store and prepare food. We pay a lot of money for his help, but we do not know how to save. Well-thought-out energy efficiency saves you a lot of money. In this article, we will look at all the ways to save energy at home.
The main slogan of the set of events is saving
If the meter was hung in front of the owner of the bathroom without stopping, he would not hesitate to understand which units consume more electricity. It is true that even without a light meter, energy consumers show the most noticeable appetite: electric heaters, boilers, pumps, etc. It seems that their functionality should be preserved, but the limitations in the operation of the equipment will significantly reduce the degree of comfort. So let's go a different way. Let's understand how and where the electricity goes, and then eliminate the initial conditions.
Let's deal with the "convenience" components of the generalized feedback that require electricity, namely: Heat generation. In the bathroom, the main positions occupy a dominant space, in contrast to the apartment buildings, where the light is captured. Lighting. Although it is not common to read and use a computer in hygienic buildings, as in a library, the explanation is still an important issue in the energy costs of the sauna.
Bathroom technical equipment. Rational use of sauna facilities and the use of economists will ensure a successful solution to energy saving problems. There are folk and technical tips on how to save electricity at all three points. If the owner of the building takes into account most of them, in fact, the costs will be reduced.
The first active step towards saving energy will be the replacement of old wires. A lot of electricity is consumed through the "holes" in the insulation of old wires. How to keep warm? Let's start with the fact that heat saving is a combination of the appropriate protection of energy consumed by heaters with the greatest protection of the acquired thermal material. It is clear that the devices should work only when they need functionality, and the heat obtained does not flow into the street through cracks, frost bridges and open windows.
Mechanical ways to save electricity in a private home
Energy saving for heating in the bathroom will help: Flawless thermal insulation of structural surfaces of the building: walls, ceiling, floor; Installation of wooden windows with sealed or sealed plastic window systems; Use the door locks to close the curtain automatically. Owners of bathrooms, who are able to eliminate all possible "holes" in the thermal insulation, will reduce costs by at least 40%, because expensive enough heat will no longer heat the street. Even if the sauna building has wood or gas heating, electricity costs will be reduced. In fact, you will not need to connect electric heaters to create a comfortable temperature.
Acceptable use of heating devices
Folk wisdom and energy experts recommend to produce and store more heat and reduce costs:
- Equip the bathroom with devices with the highest heat transfer capacity, the largest radiation area and good thermal conductivity;
- Do not be too indifferent to people's tricks. For example, in the living room, place a simple heat-reflecting screen made of cardboard foil between the radiator and the wall;
- Equip all appliances with energy-saving devices: automatic thermostats or simple thermostats. It is worth using innovative methods that regulate heat transfer to save electricity. Especially if the heating of the building is entrusted to electronic equipment.
The following device is recommended for fans of technical progress:
- Programmable thermostats that allow you to set the temperature required for bathing for a week, day, hour.
- Timer sockets that operate the equipment according to a schedule convenient for the owners. Overload optimizers for wires similar to the Oel-820 distribute power evenly between a pair of power consumers.
- The optimizer automatically redistributes the load from one device to another according to the swing principle. From the radiator to the twin brother, for example, from the water heater to the kettle.
No one who connects an automation device has any difficulty. They simply plug into the socket according to the type of connection of the adapters.
Energy saving when using lighting
The economic views of the environment are inadequate, unlike previous postulates. Similarly, perfect cable insulation is required to stop electrical leaks and associated cost increases. Similarly, it is better to use the devices only when necessary. It is advisable to equip the cables with controllers.
Turn off the light when leaving
You can't argue with the energy-saving axiom provided. And why it contradicts the truth. Let's remember, is it really possible to strictly follow this rule? Given the traditional non-compulsory nature of man, the industry insists on providing us with very useful devices that automatically turn off the lights. These are infrared motion detectors that can be equipped with a dressing room. Without the help of others, he would turn on the light and then turn it off when an object was found moving in a trusted area. Then, in the true sense of the word, no one will forget to turn off the lights when they leave.
Rational placement of lighting devices
Bathrooms are traditionally electrified by analogy with apartments and houses. The general lighting installed in the middle of the ceiling provides equal lighting for everyone in the dressing room and living room. Beams from a massive, energy-intensive device do not always reach far corners and points. Therefore, the walls of bathrooms are often equipped with additional peripheral lamps. They are more practical and use one and a half times less energy.
And they are more often used than the main device for lighting the bathroom. The question arises here: maybe the main lighting monster in the bathroom is not needed at all? Steam rooms and laundry rooms were not discussed. Not more than one, less than 2 moisture-resistant lamps are required. They are usually only attached to the walls or ceiling. The main thing is to choose a good model. Thus, a victory stamp was placed between the ceiling and the body, which sealed the joint. The cable entry area is also sealed.
Energy saving with energy saving lamps
If you are seriously confused about how to save electricity in practice, it is necessary to think about energy-saving light. An ordinary incandescent lamp "uses" two or even three times more than its economic successor in an hour, and ten times more than LEDs. The life of an ordinary light bulb is ridiculous compared to advanced lighting solutions. It is true that the property of the last century is much lower. However, after the transition to innovative lighting methods, energy consumption is reduced by almost a third.
Before buying energy-saving lamps, check their range. Warm light (from 2500K to 4000K) will be more pleasing than the refreshing daytime palette (4000K - 5000K break). Blue (5000K - 6500K) cold radiation is a bit harsh and is used in utility rooms and other poorly visited rooms. Dimmers are the dream of the real economy.
Replacing conventional switches with dimmers is a crucial step towards optimal energy efficiency. With their support, radiation saturation can be adjusted in a simple and straightforward manner along with energy consumption. The light needs to be on intensively, turn the knob - increase. There was no need, they caught a little, collected money along the way. Dimmers are allowed to be configured to turn the devices on and off smoothly, which will be very convenient for your eyesight. The eyes of the owners and guests of the bath will not be irritated by the bright instantaneous glare.
It should be noted that not all types of energy-saving lamps are compatible with the operation of dimmers. Uneven regulation can damage them. If the instructions for the energy-saving device indicate a "dark" item, then it will work stably in tandem with the light regulator.
Of course, you will have to pay for all the innovations. And the amount may be disappointing at first. But believe me, all the expenses will pay off quickly enough. In addition, we intend to improve the network in the long run.
Choice of energy saving devices
According to international standardization laws, all household appliances published in recent years are divided into classes according to the characteristics of energy efficiency. The upper class still has subcategories: type A + or A +++. A family car with the advantages of index A and similar subcategories consumes more electricity. From an economic point of view, fighters should be different. The farther the letter in the Latin alphabet is from the first places in the index, the higher the power consumption when using the unit. Equipment labeled d and e does not actually save anything, but it does not "waste" quickly. But for careful owners it is better to leave the equipment of class g in the store.
Advantages of 2 tariffs
Everyone knows about the daily configurations of the cost of electricity, but few people use this information. You can pay less for the electricity you consume at night than for the electricity you use during the day.
It is only necessary to purchase, identify and officially fix a 2-relay measuring device, which varies depending on the set time. "Left" devices to reduce costs. Recently, a nine-point wave of economy enthusiasts was surrounded by a marketing firm that praised special small boxes to save electricity. According to marketing figures, the results of their implementation were astonishing.
There were countless people who wanted to buy it. Received, tested - no economic results. However, no benefit or harm was found. They only performed the function of voltage stabilizers perfectly. They attracted the buyer with an imaginary opportunity to save reactive power. We just forgot to mention that the home meter does not mention the insignificant reactive component created by induction appliances.
Results on this topic
Let's conclude. Energy saving measures must be implemented together. Saving energy is a big, versatile process, and any element makes sense. Strengthening the insulation and replacing the old wires will undoubtedly please with the result, it is better to install economizers and increase it with an authorized selection of equipment.