Use the tips on these pages to guide electricity saving in the lounge to save money and reduce CO2 emissions.
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-No Cost Tips |
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- Low Cost Tips |
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- Higher Cost or More Difficult Tips |
| Air Conditioning |
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Turn Air Conditioner Thermostats Up A Few Degrees |
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Doing this will save a lot of electricity. |
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Keep Cooling Surfaces Clean And Free From Dust |
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Dirty heat exchangers (radiators) need a
regular clean to keep the efficiency high. Make sure the air flow
through the unit is not restricted. It also helps if you clean
the filters regularly.
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| Computer |
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Switch off at the wall when not in use |
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Computers use a small amount of power even when powered down. A computer left on standby can cost between £1 & £3
a quarter.
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| Broadband Router |
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Turn it off at the wall when the computer is off |
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Routers can use around 10W of electricity.
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| Computer Monitors. Printers, etc |
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Turn them off at the wall when the computer is off |
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It's surprising just how much electricity can be wasted by leaving these things on.
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| Hi Fi |
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Switch off at the wall when not in use |
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A Hi Fi can use a small amount of power even when switched off.
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| Lighting |
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Switch off lights when the lounge s empty |
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A hundred watt light bulb switched on for one hour
every day costs around £1 a quarter to run.
A low energy bulb switched on for one hour a day costs around 20p a quarter to run. |
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Replace all bulbs possible with low energy ones |
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There are now plenty of types available in low energy format.
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| Mobile Phone Chargers |
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Don't leave them switched on when not in use |
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If possible run the charger(s) overnight to take advantage of cheap rate electricity BUT remember to use a time switch as they only take 2 to 3 hours to charge.
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| Television & DVD |
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Switch them off at the socket when not in use |
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A television left on for two hours a day can cost between £1
and £6 a quarter to run depending on the age and size. |
