How to save electricity in a private house? In their own home, the owner has to spend additional funds on outdoor lighting and heating. Therefore, so that there is not a big difference between the city budget and the "private" budget, it is necessary to address the optimization of energy consumption. You can save money with a few tricks, a simple reduction in consumption and by changing the meters.
The main ways to save
There are legal and illegal ways to save money. Illegal options should not be resorted to because of immorality. Such "savings" are considered fraudulent. In this regard, during the control the owner can be convicted. However, in the private sector, meter checks are carried out too rarely.
How to save electricity in a private house - tricks:
- uses grounding;
- rationalize energy consumption by replacing old equipment with new ones;
- uses energy saving lamps;
- to teach family members to constantly turn off their lights and appliances;
- avoids the "standby" state of electrical appliances;
- using a loophole in old counters, stop the drum;
- excludes the meter from the electricity grid;
- installs a multi-tariff meter;
- uses a strong magnet;
- uses a battery;
- creates an intelligent heating system.
All points are described in detail below.
Old against tricks
If the instrument is old it is easy to disconnect it, ground it or use a magnet. But the simplest way is to use a thin thread. The algorithm is as follows:
- a thin hole is made in the back cover;
- a thin thread is inserted into the hole;
- the wire blocks the drum and stops spinning, i. e. no electricity counts anymore.
This method is illegal. Other techniques that can be used on an older instrument are magnetization and grounding.
Use a magnet to save
Previous models do not have a seal to prevent magnetization. However, this does not eliminate the risk that a verification team will appear in the private sector to check the magnetization level of the meter. The factory devices have a neutral magnetic field, and those on which the trick with a magnet was used have changed. Therefore, this method must be used with caution.
Use only strong magnets - neodymium to change the readings. They pay for themselves easily: small parts in a set of 20. costs about 1000 rubles. Neodymium magnets are sold in a special airtight case, which is no coincidence: magnetic elements are easily attracted to iron from a distance of 30 cm or less. To disconnect the magnetic stripe from the iron, you must have fabric or foam between these items.
How to save electricity in a private house using a magnet? The magnet should be wrapped with a cloth, then attached to the meter. To prevent the glass elements from breaking and dents appearing on the case (the magnet is attracted very quickly), you need to put your hand between the counter and the neodymium when lifting it, then slowly remove it.
Ground for meter bypass
How to save electricity in a private house by using grounding? The zero contact is closed in the electrical circuit of the energy meter and transmits information about the energy expended. If the zero contact is grounded, the count will stop working. In apartment buildings, grounding is complicated - the wire can only be diverted to the water supply of residents located under the riser. This is fraught with electric shock. In private homes it is enough to bring the wire to the ground.
Energy efficiency and replacement of household appliances
The main factor for saving electricity is the optimization of its use. The owner of a private house must learn how to:
- turns off the light in the rooms from which it leaves even for a short time;
- disconnects electrical appliances that do not work permanently from the mains;
- choose the right technique.
The technical equipment of the house - both the wiring and the appliances themselves - must be modern. Modern appliances consume half the energy. To save electricity, it will be rational to purchase energy-saving lamps. They cost more than incandescent bulbs, but are also brighter. They pay for themselves quickly, because they consume many times less energy.
Light requires special attention. When working at the desk, turn off the overhead light and leave the table lamp. At dusk, it is enough to use not the maximum mode of the chandelier, but 1-2 lamps. To save money, dimmers are suitable - circular switches that allow you to adjust the lighting level.
Many electrical appliances are constantly in a "standby" state. They are connected to an outlet, they consume a small percentage of energy, but they do not perform any function. TV, microwave, charger, computer, if not in use at the moment, must be turned off.
Multi-tariff meters
Updated counters run at different speeds. Depending on the region, there are two or three modes: day and night or day, evening and night. Depending on the mode, kilowatts of energy cost differently. Since CHP plants produce 30% less energy at night, the rate per kilowatt is reduced at night. Therefore, washing machines, heaters, air conditioners should be turned on at night. This is especially true for houses with an electric boiler, if there is no gas for heating.
Alternative method: save with battery
How to save electricity in a private house using a battery? The simple method involves replacing most luminaires with battery-powered LEDs. At night or at night, a battery operated portable lamp is enough for walking on the street, walking by the gate of the house and going to the bathroom. This is an inexpensive variation of motion sensors - the lights only turn on when you move around the house and there are no additional costs for installing the sensors.