Electricity is an expensive and perishable product. Unused well and on time, it is lost in vain and without a trace. Every second, an invisible substance performs many difficult actions necessary for us. It forces to operate devices for the supply of light and heat to the owners, for water heating, for the conservation and preparation of food. We pay a lot for your assistance, but we don't know how to save money in any way. The fully studied energy efficiency saves enormous 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 a meter were constantly hung in front of the owner of the bathhouse, he would without hesitation understand which units consume the most electricity. True, even without a light meter, energy-intensive consumers show the most tangible appetites - electric stoves, a boiler, a pump, and so on. It would seem that their functionality needs to be protected, but limitations in the operation of equipment will significantly reduce the degree of practicality. So, let's go with a different method. We understand how and where electricity is wasted, and then we eliminate the prerequisites.
We deal with the components of the "convenience" general opinion that require electricity, these are: Heat generation. In the tub it occupies the dominant space, unlike the living objects, where the main positions are occupied by light. Lighting. Despite the fact that in sanitary buildings it is not customary to act, as in a library, and use a computer, the explanation is still a significant argument for the energy costs of the sauna.
Technical bathroom equipment. The rational introduction of sauna units and the use of economizers will ensure a successful solution to energy saving problems. There are popular and technical tips on how to save electricity on all three points. If the owner of the building takes this into account and puts in most of it, the costs will actually decrease.
The first active step towards energy saving will be the replacement of the old wiring. A lot of electricity is wasted through the "holes" in the old cable insulation. How can you keep warm? Let's start from the fact that Heat Saving is a combination of an appropriate waste of energy consumed by the heaters with the maximum conservation of the acquired thermal substance. It is clearer that it is necessary for devices to work only when it is necessary for their functionality, and the acquired heat does not flow into the street through cracks, frost bridges and open windows.
Mechanical ways to save electricity in a private house
Saving energy for heat in the bathhouse will help: Flawless thermal insulation of the structural surfaces of the building: walls, ceiling, floor; Installation of wooden windows with gasket or sealed plastic window systems; Use of door closer to automatically close the curtain. The owners of the bathhouses, who have managed to eliminate all possible "punctures" in the thermal insulation, will reduce costs by 40% to a minimum, because the rather expensive heat will no longer heat the road. Even if wood or gas heating is arranged in the sauna building, electricity costs will decrease. Indeed, for the formation of a comfortable temperature, it will not be necessary to connect electric heaters.
Reasonable use of heating devices
In order for more heat to be produced and stored and costs to become much lower, folk wisdom and energy engineers recommend:
- Equip the bathroom with devices with the highest heat transfer, with the largest radiation area and good thermal conductivity;
- Don't overlook popular tricks too much. For example, put a simple heat reflective screen made of foil glued to cardboard between the radiator and the wall in the recreation room;
- Equip all devices with energy saving devices: automatic thermostats or simple thermostats. It is worth taking advantage of innovative methods of regulating heat transfer to save electricity. Especially if the heating of the building is entrusted to electronic equipment.
For lovers of technical progress, the following device is highly recommended:
- Programmable thermostats that allow you to set the temperature needed to bathe for a week, a day, an hour.
- Timer outlets that control equipment according to a schedule convenient for owners. Overload optimizers for wiring, similar to the oel-820 device, which evenly distribute capacitance between a pair of electricity consumers.
- The optimizer automatically redistributes the load, transferring it from one device to another, according to the principle of a swing. From a radiator to its twin brother, for example, or from a water heater to a kettle.
Nobody has difficulty connecting the automation device. They are simply plugged into a socket according to the type of connection adapter.
Energy saving when using lighting
The economic views of the hedge are inadequate compared to past postulates. Likewise, perfect cable insulation is required to stop electrical losses and associated cost overruns. By analogy, it is better to use devices only when necessary. It is recommended to equip the wiring with a controller.
Turn off the light when you go out
One cannot argue with the energy saving axiom provided. And why contradict the truth. But remember, is it actually possible to strictly observe this rule? Given the traditional non-binding human nature, 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. He, without the help of others, will set fire to and then extinguish the lamp when a moving object is found on the entrusted ground. So literally no one will forget to turn off the light when they leave.
Rational arrangement of lighting devices
Bathrooms are traditionally electrified by analogy with apartments and houses. A common fixture installed in the center of the ceiling provides uniform lighting for everyone in the dressing room and relaxation room. The rays of a massive, energy-hungry device do not constantly reach distant corners and points. Therefore, the walls of bathroom buildings are often equipped with additional peripheral lamps. They are more practical and waste one and a half times less energy.
And they are used more often than the main device for bathroom lighting. This begs the question: maybe the main lighting monster isn't necessary in the bathtub at all? Turkish baths and laundries were not discussed. Requires no more than one, less often 2 moisture resistant lamps. They are usually attached only to the walls or ceiling. The main thing is to choose a good model. Such that a winning seal was placed between the ceiling and the body, sealing the fusion. And also so that the cable entry space is sealed.
Save energy with energy saving light bulbs
If you are seriously puzzled as to how to effectively save electricity in practice, then the thought of energy saving light is a must. A normal incandescent light bulb "consumes" in an hour two, or even three times more than its economical successor, and ten times more LEDs. The lifespan of a conventional light bulb is ridiculous compared to advanced lighting solutions. True, the ownership of the last century is significantly less. But after switching to innovative lighting methods, energy consumption is reduced by almost a third.
Before buying energy-saving light bulbs, check the range they emit. Warm light (2500K to 4000K) will be more pleasing to the eye than the invigorating daytime palette (break 4000K - 5000K). Cold radiation with a bluish color (5000K - 6500K) is somewhat harsh, it is used in utility rooms and other poorly visited rooms. Dimmers are the dream of a true economy.
Replacing conventional switches with dimmers is a decisive step towards optimal energy efficiency. With their support, the radiation saturation, together with the energy consumption, can be adjusted quickly and easily. It is necessary that the light burns intensely, turn the knob - increase it. No need, they lowered it a bit and saved money along the way. The dimmers can be configured to easily turn the devices on and off, which will be very suitable for your sight. The eyes of the owners of the bathhouse and their guests will not be irritated by bright instant flashes.
It is worth noting that not all types of models of energy-saving light bulbs are compatible with the operation of dimmers. Uneven adjustment can damage them. If the "dimmability" element is listed in the instructions of the energy saving device, then in tandem with the light regulator it will work stably.
Of course, you will have to pay for all the innovations. And the amount can be daunting at first. However, trust me, all costs will pay off pretty soon. Also, if we intend to improve the network in the long run.
Choice of energy efficient appliances
According to international standardization laws, all household appliances published in recent years are divided into classes based on energy efficiency properties. The supreme class still has sub-categories: type A + or A +++. A family car with an A-index and similar sub-categories with advantages spends electricity more economically. It should make a distinction to the fighters for economic views. The farther the letter is from the first places of the index in the Latin alphabet, the higher the electricity consumption will be when using the unit. Equipment labeled with d and e actually spares nothing, but neither does it "waste" quickly. But it is better to leave the g-class equipment in the store for cautious owners.
Advantages of 2 tariffs
Everyone knows the daily configurations of the cost of electricity, but few use this information. You can pay less for electricity consumed at night than electricity consumed during the day.
It will only be necessary to purchase, define and officially repair a measuring device with 2 relays that switch according to the set time. "Left" devices to reduce costs. Recently, a nine-point wave of economy lovers was covered by a marketing firm glorifying special boxes for saving electricity. According to marketing data assurances, the result of their implementation was bound to be astonishing.
There were a myriad of people willing to buy. Purchased, tested - no economic results. However, no benefit and no harm was found. They perfectly performed only the function of voltage stabilizers. They lured the buyer with an imaginary chance to save reactive power. We just forgot to mention that the home meter does not register the irrelevant reactive component created by induction appliances.
Conclusions on this topic
We draw conclusions. Energy saving measures must be implemented together. Saving energy is a large and versatile process, of which every element makes sense. Strengthening the insulation and replacing the old wiring will certainly appreciate the result, which is better to increase by installing economizers and a competent selection of equipment.