Electricity is an expensive and perishable product. Unused well and on time, it is lost in vain and without leaving a trace. Every second, an invisible substance performs many difficult actions necessary for us. It forces equipment to operate to supply light and heat to owners, to heat water, to store and prepare food. We pay a lot of money for her help, but we do not know how to save in any way. Fully thought out energy efficiency saves you huge costs. In this article, we will explore all the ways to save energy at home.
Saving is the main motto of the group of events
If a meter were to be constantly hung in front of the bathroom owner, he would understand without hesitation which units consume the most electricity. Indeed, even without a light meter, energy-intensive consumers show the most vulnerable appetites: electric heaters, a boiler, a pump, and so on. It seems that their functionality should be protected, but restrictions on the operation of the equipment will significantly reduce the degree of comfort. So let's go with another method. Let's understand how and where electricity goes and then eliminate the prerequisites.
Let's deal with the "convenience" components of generalized thinking that require electricity, these are: Heat generation. In the bathroom it occupies the dominant space, unlike residential buildings, where the main positions are occupied by light. Lighting. Despite the fact that in hygienic buildings it is not common to recite, as in a library, and use a computer, the explanation is still an important topic of sauna energy costs.
Technical equipment of the bathroom. The rational introduction of sauna units and the use of economizers will provide a successful solution to energy saving problems. There are popular and technical tips on how to save electricity at all three points. If the building owner takes into account and introduces most of them, the costs will actually be reduced.
The first active step towards energy conservation will be the replacement of old electrical installations. A lot of electricity is consumed through "holes" in the old wiring insulation. How can you keep warm? Let's start with the fact that heat saving is a combination of the proper loss of energy consumed by heaters with the greater preservation of the thermal substance gained. It is clearer that it is necessary for the equipment to work only when it needs their functionality, and the heat gained does not flow into the road through cracks, frost bridges and open windows.
Mechanical way to save electricity in a private home
Saving energy for heating in the bathroom will help: Perfectly made thermal insulation of the structural surfaces of the building: walls, ceiling, floor; Installation of wooden stamped windows or closed plastic window systems; Use door locks to close the curtain automatically. Owners of bathrooms, who managed to eliminate all possible "breaks" in 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 provided in the sauna building, electricity costs will be reduced. Indeed, for the formation of a comfortable temperature, it will not be necessary to connect electric heaters.
Reasonable use of heating equipment
For such that more heat is produced and stored, and costs become much lower, popular wisdom and energy engineers recommend:
- Equip the bathroom with appliances with the highest heat transfer, having the largest radiation area and good thermal conductivity;
- Do not neglect popular tricks too much. For example, place a simple screen that reflects heat made of foil glued to cardboard between the radiator and the wall in the recreation room;
- Equip all appliances 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 devices.
For fans of technical progress, the following device is strongly recommended:
- Programmable thermostats that allow you to set the required temperature for bathing for a week, day, hour.
- Timer sockets that control equipment in accordance with a convenient schedule for owners. Overload optimizers for wiring, similar to the oel-820 device, evenly distributing capacity among a couple of electricity consumers.
- The optimizer automatically redistributes the load, transferring it from one device to another, according to the principle of one oscillation. From a radiator to his twin brother, for example, or from a water heater to a boiler.
No one has any difficulty with connecting the automation device. They are simply inserted into a socket by the type of sockets in the socket.
Energy saving when using lighting
The economic views of coverage are inadequate than differing from past postulates. Similarly, perfect cable insulation is required to prevent electrical leaks and cost overruns. By analogy, it is better to use the equipment only as needed. It is advisable to equip the wiring with a controller.
Turn off the light when you leave
You can not argue with the given axiom of energy saving. And why they oppose the truth. Let us remember, however, is it possible in reality to strictly observe this rule? Given the traditional non-binding human nature, the industry is persistent in providing us with very useful devices that automatically turn off the lights. These are infrared motion detectors that can be equipped with a locker room. He, without the help of others, will light the fire and then extinguish the lamp when a moving object is found in the trusted terrain. Then literally no one will forget to turn off the light when he leaves.
Rational adjustment of lighting equipment
Bathrooms are traditionally electrified by analogy with apartments and houses. A shared luminaire installed in the center of the ceiling ensures equal lighting for everyone in the dressing room and the rest room. Beams from a massive and energy-hungry device do not constantly reach distant corners and points. Therefore, the walls of bathroom buildings are often equipped with additional suburban lamps. They are more practical and consume energy one and a half times less.
And they are used more often than the main device for bathroom lighting. This begs the question: maybe the main lighting monster is not needed at all in the bathroom? Steam rooms and washrooms were not discussed. Requires no more than one, rarely 2 moisture resistant bulbs. Usually they are mounted only on 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 union. And also so that the cable entry space is closed.
Save energy with energy-saving light bulbs
If you are seriously puzzled as to how to effectively conserve electricity in practice, then the thought of energy-saving light is a must. An ordinary incandescent bulb "uses" in an hour two, or even three times more than its economical successor and ten times more LEDs. The lifespan of a conventional lamp is ridiculous when compared to advanced lighting solutions. True, the property of the last century is significantly lower. But after switching to innovative lighting methods, energy consumption is reduced by almost a third.
Before buying energy saving lamps, check the range they emit. Warm light (from 2500K to 4000K) will be more pleasing to the eye than the invigorating palette of the day (broken 4000K - 5000K). Cold bluish radiation (5000K - 6500K) is somewhat harsh, used in utility rooms and other poorly visited rooms. Dimmers are the dream of a real economy.
Replacing conventional switches with dimmers is a crucial step towards optimal energy efficiency. With their support, radiation saturation, along with energy consumption, can be adjusted simply and simply. It is necessary that the light burns intensively, turn the handle - increase it. No need, they faded a bit and saved 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 viewing. The eyes of the bathroom owners and their guests will not be irritated by the instant bright lights.
It is worth noting that not all types of energy saving lamp models are compatible with the operation of dimmers. Uneven adjustment can damage them. If the item "blackout" is listed in the instructions of the power saving device, then together with the light regulator it will work stably.
Of course, you will have to pay for all the innovations. And the amount can be discouraging at first. However, trust me, all expenses will pay off pretty quickly. Moreover, if we intend to improve the network in the long run.
Selection of energy efficient equipment
According to international standardization laws, all household appliances published in recent years are divided into classes according to energy efficiency properties. The supreme class still has subcategories: type A + or A +++. A family car with index A and similar subcategories with pluses consumes electricity more economically. It should make a difference for fighters for economic views. The farther the letter is from the first places of the index in the Latin alphabet, the more electricity consumption will be made when using the unit. The devices labeled d and e actually do not save anything, but also do not "disperse" quickly. But it is better to leave the g class equipment in the store for careful owners.
Advantages of 2 tariffs
Everyone knows about daily electricity cost configurations, but few use this information. You can pay less for electricity consumed at night than for electricity used during the day.
It will only be necessary to purchase, determine and formally adjust a metering device with 2 relays passing depending on the set time. "Left" equipment to reduce costs. Recently, a nine-point wave of economy fans has been covered by a marketing firm praising small special boxes for saving electricity. According to the guarantees of marketing figures, the result from their implementation would be amazing.
There were a lot of people willing to buy. Bought, tested - no economic results. However, no benefit and no harm was found. They performed perfectly only the function of voltage stabilizers. They attracted the buyer with an imaginary opportunity to save reactive power. We simply forgot to say that the home meter does not record the insignificant reactive component created by induction household appliances.
Conclusions on this topic
Let us draw conclusions. Energy saving measures should be carried out together. Saving energy is a great, versatile process, every element of which makes sense. Strengthening the insulation and replacing old wiring will certainly satisfy the result, which is better to increase by installing economizers and competent equipment selection.