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Updated: 02-Sep-2009
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Saving Electricity In The Bathroom

Use the tips on these pages to guide electricity saving in the bathroom to save money and reduce CO2 emissions.

  -No Cost Tips   - Low Cost Tips   - Higher Cost or More Difficult Tips

 

Extractor Fan

 

 

  Switch the extractor fan off as soon as it has done it's job
  It's easy to forget to turn them off.
  Keep the extractor fan vent flaps clean and check they open and close easily
  This minimises the back pressure on the fan and hence reduces electricity use.
  If the extractor comes on with the light change it to be separately switched
  So that it is only on when needed.
  Fit an extractor fan that turns itself off automatically
  So that it is only on when needed.

Lighting   Switch off lights when the room Is empty
  A hundred watt light bulb switched on for one hour every day costs over £1 a quarter to run. A low energy bulb switched on for one hour a day costs around 20p a quarter to run.
  Make sure curtains and blinds are fully drawn back/open
  To maximise natural light
  Use light coloured shades on lights
  Dark shades cut down the amount of light from bulbs
  If the bathroom is bightly lit try lower power bulbs
  Often the lighting in rooms is brighter than needed
  Replace all bulbs possible with low energy ones
  There are now plenty of types available in low energy format.
  Use light colours when redecorating rooms
  Light coloured rooms require less power to light them. This works especially well in north facing rooms or rooms with small windows.
  Split control of lights where there are more than one in a room
  f a room has more than one light (in different positions) have them rewired to enable them to be controlled separately
  Replace light fittings where there are no suitable energy efficient bulbs available
  Obvious targets for this are multiple spot lamp fittings typically found in kitchens.

Shaver Socket   Don't use shaver sockets combined with a light
  If combined with a light and it is switched don;t use it to charge shavers since you are paying for running the light as well - use a suitable adaptor into a normal socket.
  Make sure that it is only on when the shaver is plugged in
  This fact can be difficult to identify. These can be either sockets on their own or combined with a light. If it is on permanently then power is being wasted.
  Replace the shaver socket with a switched one not combined with a light
  There are now plenty of types available in low energy format.
Electric Towel Rails   Don't leave them switched on when not needed
  These appliances can use a lot of electricity. Adjust the thermostat correctly.

 


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