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HOW DOES A LIGHTED SWITCH WORK. THERE IS NO NEUTRAL CONNECTION INSIDE THE SWITCH. DOES THE LED LIGHT NOT NEED?
IS THERE ANY VERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINE THAT WORKS WITH LESS THAN 5KMPH?
about 6 days ago - No comments
Question by PBA: Is there any vertical axis wind turbine that works with less than 5Kmph? I m looking for the best vertical axis wind turbine that virtually has no noice and works with minimal wind speed. —————————————— Answer by Stephen C1. Vertical axis turbines are not as efficient as axial turbines. 2. 5km/h is
WHAT SIZE SOLAR PANEL DO I NEED TO PUT ON MY 36V GOLF CART?
about 1 week ago - No comments
Question by JessieCole: what size solar panel do i need to put on my 36v golf cart? i want to buy a solar panel to put on the top of my golf cart to help keep the batteries charged. the batteries are pretty old and someday i will replace them. —————————————— Answer by RudydooHey Jessie,
Q&A: HOW DOES A WIND TURBINE WORK?
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Question by Anime Genius: How does a wind turbine work? how does a wind turbine work? —————————————— Answer by billrussell42wind makes the blades turn, that turns a generator that makes electricity. for more detail, look at wikipedia “wind turbine” Answer by mensajeroscuroWell, a turbin works by recieving a flux of air at certain speed. This
I HAVE 2 RECESS LIGHTS IN MY KITCHEN,120W REFLECTOR FLOOD LIGHTS. WHAT OPTION IS THERE TO SAVE ENERGY?
about 2 weeks ago - 3 comments
Question by Dinosaur: I have 2 recess lights in my kitchen,120w reflector flood lights. What option is there to save energy? Can I use those CFL energy star light bulbs that are built in the frame of the light bulb? i have dimmer also. —————————————— Answer by mike bYes they make CFL flood lamps. However
IS THERE A SAFE WAY TO DISPOSE OF THOSE NEW ENERGY SAVING LIGHT BULBS?
about 2 weeks ago - 2 comments
Question by stormshadow_024: Is there a safe way to dispose of those new energy saving light bulbs? I hear that they contain mercury and this presents a problem when it comes to throwing them away. —————————————— Answer by Bam’s ex g/fok sparkling wiggle just throw it in the trash Answer by rhonda cYou can take
HOW TO BALANCE THE NEED FOR SHADE TO SAVE ENERGY AGAINST THE FIRE DANGERS OF TREES NEAR/OVER THE HOUSE?
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Question by dcrjudy: How to balance the need for shade to save energy against the fire dangers of trees near/over the house? I’m in dry hills of Northern California where some days get very hot. The oak trees to the south/west of me overhang the home (wood siding but fireproof roof) and provide valuable shade.
Q&A: CAN I MAKE MONEY BY COLLECTING MERCURY OUT OF ENERGY SAVING LIGHT BULBS?
about 3 weeks ago - No comments
Question by Mr Average Joe: Can I make money by collecting mercury out of energy saving light bulbs? I was wondering if I bust open one of those compact fluorescent light bulb that has burned out and save the mercury, I could make some money off the mercury? How much is mercury an ounce? ——————————————
Q&A: ENERGY SAVING LIGHT BULB 10 WATTS IN 60 WATT SOCKET?
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Question by : energy saving light bulb 10 watts in 60 watt socket? my light takes 60 watt bulbs. i have a 10 watt energy saving bulb and i heard that was equivalent to 60 but i’m afraid to try it. —————————————— Answer by GolferNo need to be afraid. The lamp is rated at 60W
HOW CAN I START MY OWN SOLAR PANEL COMPANY? WHAT CERTIFICATES DO I NEED?
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Question by : How can i start my own solar panel company? What certificates do i need? What all do i need to be legal? Also while im waiting to become legal how can i sell solar panels for more big companies? —————————————— Answer by roderick_youngI think all you need is a business license to
Q&A: I NEED WORK!! JUST GOT LAID-OFF! IN THE OIL,GAS, OR WIND ENERGY FIELDS! WILL TRAVEL WHERE EVER!!HELP?
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Question by locobs: I need work!! Just got laid-off! In the oil,gas, or wind energy fields! Will travel where ever!!Help? Just got laid off and looking for work anywhere in this country or another. Been working for Nabors Drilling the last 6mo. and I am a fast learner, hardworking, and willing to travel anywhere and
about 1 year ago
a switch is just a pause in the power,,,, so when it is “tripped” it goes off or on…. and a lighted switch just draws a tiny bit of power to “glow” because it has a compleated circut!!!
about 1 year ago
The very small amount of power needed to light the lamp does not require a neutral because of capacitive reactance of the cable in the light fixture. For a more thorough understanding of how and why this works, take up a course on electrical energy, both AC and DC. THis will give you a better understanding of how and why the neon lamp in the lighted switch can operate with no neutral in the circuit.
about 1 year ago
For a switch that lights when off, a small neon bulb and voltage dropping resistor (the neon needs around 90 volts and a milliamp or less) are wired in parallel with the switch.
When the switch is off, a small current passes through the neon and the circuit is completed by the light bulb.
When the switch is on, full voltage is delivered to the light bulb, and there is no voltage to drive the neon.
This kind of system works fine with normal bulbs, but the small trickle of power can produce undesired results with compact fluorescent bulbs, with some models producing large amounts of radio interference, far more than when actually operating.
Some models do appear to use LED illumination, and some compatibility issues with CFL are noted, with the possibility of either or both the CFL and switch illumination flickering, which suitable start and suppression components would prevent.