As they say, "the economy should be economical, " so today I want to talk about how to save electricity. Why do I need this? - you ask. And just try to count all the electrical appliances in the apartment that you use. How many of them did you get? Five? Ten? Twenty? Yes, you yourself are probably surprised by this amount. Let's see who counts more. Reflect your calculations and the list of devices in the comments. Let's see who has more!
Previously, there were much fewer electrical appliances in the homes of ordinary people. At first there was only a pear, which is not recommended to eat, that is, a light bulb. By the way, we are still talking about electricity simply: "I ought to pay for the light, " as if only the light bulbs were working in our apartments. But that time has passed. In families began to appear tape recorders, televisions . . . computers . . . microwave ovens . . . iPhones, iPads, iPods, iPads and other electricity ai - eaters.
Why we need to save electricity
The first reason: it costs money, and money will be useful to us not only to pay the electricity bills.
The second reason: to obtain electricity, as a rule, certain natural resources are expended. We, people, consumers are still the same: we take resources, but we do not replenish them. Let's then at least save money.
How to save electricity
This article contains just a few tips on how you can save energy. So let's go!
- Used - turned off. Train yourself and your family members to turn off those electrical appliances that are not needed at the moment. For example, while at home or in an apartment, do not turn on the light wherever possible. Do not forget to turn off unnecessary lighting sources. The same can be said for a TV or computer. Don't leave them on "just in case". This "just in case" will then creep into your pocket along with a receipt for utility bills. In addition, there was one recent study claiming that most electrical appliances that are in standby mode also consume a lot of electricity. Sometimes the difference between waiting and working to consume is pretty much the same. Try to unplug what is unnecessary at the moment.
- Use daylight. Many people turn on the electric light, often just like that, out of habit, even when it is still light enough outside. Try to break this habit.
- Energy saving light bulbs. This is another opportunity to save energy. They consume electricity several times less than incandescent bulbs. The service life of such bulbs (not fakes) is five to seven times longer than ordinary ones. Although there are still many questions regarding the use of energy-saving lamps.
- A day-night counter, or more correctly a two-tariff counter, will allow you to save a lot of money. If you already have it installed, switch to a nocturnal lifestyle. Joke! But, you can still change something. For example, why not turn on the washing machine at night, it will turn itself off later. If you are a fan of ironing all the things in your wardrobe, from sheets to laces, you can also do it in order to save money during the action of the cheap tariff. So, what do you think.
- Save electricity when using electrical appliances. Do you cook sausages on the electric stove? Why pour a large pot full of water. Also when boiling water in an electric kettle. You need a cup of tea, don't boil a full kettle. Do not let the iron heat up. Modern irons, as a rule, are ready for use within 30 seconds - a minute after switching on. And you can turn off the iron a couple of minutes before the end of operation. It cools down much longer than it heats up. Refrigerator. If you do not put hot pots in it, it will eat less current. Also, try to place the refrigerator away from radiators.
So, tips are received. But they will be of little use if you do not bring them to life. Try to use at least a few soon. Do not forget to compare the meter readings later.