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Question by richard w: When you dim lights do you save on electricity? Do you save any watts or dose the rheostat use up the watts the same as full power —————————————— Answer by tinman97prnYou’re consuming less electricity, but you really aren’t saving a big amount of money. I like to use small nightlights that
about 2 months ago - 2 comments
Question by Margie B: If I have dimmer switches on all my lights am I saving energy? How much more would I save with fluorescent? I almost never have my light turned on high, I use my dimmer switches all the time. —————————————— Answer by Nick TNothing what so ever. A dimmer works by introducing
about 2 months ago - 5 comments
Question by dancer: does turning off lights help save money and electricity? i read when you turn lights on and off its just causing more work to start it up again —————————————— Answer by EagleWatcheryes Answer by Ell.SPOn the scale of a single residence, yes perhaps. Otherwise, well maybe not as much as politicians would
about 3 months 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
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Question by bgall2777: If you use lightbulbs, does that save on electricity instead of regular lights or lamps? —————————————— Answer by frederick.0001What kind of a stupid question is this ??? Answer by TravelierIt depends on the wattage of lightbulbs. Light bulbs provide more heat which cause it to take more electricity and it is not
about 5 months ago - 4 comments
Question by Shannon B: Does turning off your lights really save water if your electricity comes from a hydro-electric dam? Just curious as some BC Hydro informational people told me this today. It would make sense but does it directly or indirectly save water? —————————————— Answer by generbeeyes…. if there are more of you doing
about 5 months ago - 2 comments
Question by Market Magician: Save on electricity thru body ovens.? That’s right i found that if I put my dinner in strong plastic food bags and tape it to my waist an hour before dinner I can save hundreds per year on electricity from reheating food. Any other ideas? —————————————— Answer by barbwireNever heard of
about 6 months ago - 7 comments
Question by Leslie P: Do I save electricity by keeping the lights on rather than switching them off/on often? —————————————— Answer by rredrumm00yes, u save elect. when u keep ur lights on rather than swtch n on n off Answer by hooverContrary to popular belief leaving anything on will cost more. The damage is not
about 6 months ago - 1 comment
Question by Lola: Do we really save electricity when we switch off the lights? Does it consume more when we switch lights on? —————————————— Answer by Dr. Mickomg lol mythbusters tested htis myth… the only time it is worth keeping ur light on is if its those large long florsent pipe bulbs… turning those on
about 8 months ago - No comments
Question by Corey W: Turning lights on and off uses energy, but how long should they be off in order to save energy? When I was younger, my mother always yelled at me for turning the lights on and off rapidly, but i suppose i never understood why, and to this day still. If I