As they say, "the economy has to be economical, " so today I want to talk about how to save electricity. Why do I need it? - you ask. And just try to count all the used electrical appliances in the apartment. How many of them did you get? Five? Ten? Twenty? Yes, you will probably be surprised by this amount. Let's see who matters more. Reflect your calculations and list of assets in the comments. Let's see who has more!
In the past, there were far fewer electrical appliances in the homes of ordinary people. At first, it was just a pear that he didn’t recommend eating, that is, a light bulb. Anyway, we still talk about electricity simply: "I should pay for the light, " as if only the light bulbs were working in our homes. But that time has passed. Families have started showing tape recorders, televisions. . . Computers. . . Microwaves. . . ok, iPads, iPods, iPads and other electric power eaters.
Why do we need to save electricity?
The first reason is that it will cost money, and the money will not only be useful for paying electricity bills.
The second reason is that certain natural resources usually have to be spent to obtain electricity. We humans are still the same: we lose resources but we do not make up. Then at least let's save.
How to save electricity
This article contains just a few tips on how to save energy. Let's go!
- Used - Off. Train yourself and your family to turn off electrical appliances that are not currently needed. For example, when you are at home or in an apartment, do not turn on the lights wherever possible. Remember to turn off unnecessary light sources. The same can be said for a TV or computer. Don’t leave them "just in case. " That "just in case" then creeps into your pocket along with the utility bills. In addition, there was a recent study that found that most electrical appliances in standby mode also consume a lot of power. Sometimes the difference between waiting and working for consumption is pretty much the same. Try to pull out what is currently unnecessary.
- Use daylight. Many people turn on the flashlight out of habit, often just like that, even if it’s still bright enough outside. Try to break this habit.
- Energy saving light bulbs. This is another way to save energy. They consume several times less electricity than incandescent bulbs. Such bulbs (not counterfeits) last five to seven times longer than conventional bulbs. Although there are still many questions about the use of energy-saving lamps.
- A day-night counter, more specifically a two-tariff counter, saves a lot of money. If it is already installed, switch to nightlife. Joke! But you can still change something. For example, why not turn on the washing machine at night and turn it off automatically later. If you’re passionate about ironing out all the stuff in your closet, from bedding to lace, you can also save money during the cheap tariff promotion. So what do you think.
- Save electricity when using electrical appliances. Do you cook sausages on the electric stove? Why fill a large bowl full of water? Also when kettle. Need a cup of tea, do not boil a full kettle. Do not allow the iron to heat up. Modern irons are usually ready for use within 30 seconds - one minute after switching on. And you can turn off the iron a few minutes before the end of the operation. It cools much longer as it warms up. Refrigerator. If you don’t put hot pots in it, you will eat less electricity. Also, try to keep the refrigerator away from radiators.
So they get tips. But they won’t be of much use if we don’t bring it to life. Try using at least some soon. Remember to compare the measuring positions later.