Comments for Energy Saving http://sludgie.net blog Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:14:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Q&A: HOW MUCH MORE DOES GAS POLLUTE THAN SOLAR ENERGY? by Just Me http://sludgie.net/3563/qa-how-much-more-does-gas-pollute-than-solar-energy/comment-page-1/#comment-10393 Just Me Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:14:24 +0000 http://sludgie.net/3563/qa-how-much-more-does-gas-pollute-than-solar-energy/#comment-10393 Solar energy is 100% pollution free. no pollution whats so ever. Only problem it's expensive right now. Solar energy is 100% pollution free. no pollution whats so ever. Only problem it’s expensive right now.

]]> Comment on HOW DO THE PARTS OF A WIND TURBINE HELP TO TRANSFER THE WIND ENERGY TO ELECTRICAL ENERGY? by leohengky http://sludgie.net/3564/how-do-the-parts-of-a-wind-turbine-help-to-transfer-the-wind-energy-to-electrical-energy/comment-page-1/#comment-10395 leohengky Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:10:46 +0000 http://sludgie.net/3564/how-do-the-parts-of-a-wind-turbine-help-to-transfer-the-wind-energy-to-electrical-energy/#comment-10395 the blades... it's shaped to catch the wind and provide the shaft with torque in the most optimum design point. the height... to get the area of wind with laminar flow pattern. turbulence flow is not so effective for any propeller the blades… it’s shaped to catch the wind and provide the shaft with torque in the most optimum design point.
the height… to get the area of wind with laminar flow pattern. turbulence flow is not so effective for any propeller

]]> Comment on Q&A: HOW MUCH MORE DOES GAS POLLUTE THAN SOLAR ENERGY? by Alexander http://sludgie.net/3563/qa-how-much-more-does-gas-pollute-than-solar-energy/comment-page-1/#comment-10392 Alexander Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:04:49 +0000 http://sludgie.net/3563/qa-how-much-more-does-gas-pollute-than-solar-energy/#comment-10392 I think it's really one sided if you look at panels. Considering the chemicals used to Create solar panels takes allot more energy in the from of coal or gas not considering the energy use in making aluminum I would say its a total loss. the other problem no one discusses is these panels oxidize to where the are useless after only 20 years. The reflector to heat a liquid uses allot less resources than a panel and has a 50 year operational life. Taking in what it takes to build then it maybe a break even proposition. I think it’s really one sided if you look at panels.

Considering the chemicals used to Create solar panels takes allot more energy in the from of coal or gas not considering the energy use in making aluminum I would say its a total loss. the other problem no one discusses is these panels oxidize to where the are useless after only 20 years.

The reflector to heat a liquid uses allot less resources than a panel and has a 50 year operational life.
Taking in what it takes to build then it maybe a break even proposition.

]]> Comment on Q&A: HOW MUCH MORE DOES GAS POLLUTE THAN SOLAR ENERGY? by whsgreenmom http://sludgie.net/3563/qa-how-much-more-does-gas-pollute-than-solar-energy/comment-page-1/#comment-10391 whsgreenmom Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:04:49 +0000 http://sludgie.net/3563/qa-how-much-more-does-gas-pollute-than-solar-energy/#comment-10391 They aren't even used to power the same things, gas drives cars, solar creates electricity. Cars that burn gas have 100% more emissions than a solar panel producing electricity. They aren’t even used to power the same things, gas drives cars, solar creates electricity. Cars that burn gas have 100% more emissions than a solar panel producing electricity.

]]> Comment on HOW DO THE PARTS OF A WIND TURBINE HELP TO TRANSFER THE WIND ENERGY TO ELECTRICAL ENERGY? by John Rainer http://sludgie.net/3564/how-do-the-parts-of-a-wind-turbine-help-to-transfer-the-wind-energy-to-electrical-energy/comment-page-1/#comment-10394 John Rainer Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:48:49 +0000 http://sludgie.net/3564/how-do-the-parts-of-a-wind-turbine-help-to-transfer-the-wind-energy-to-electrical-energy/#comment-10394 you can get a reference solar panels here http://makesolarpanel.jhocom.com you can get a reference solar panels here http://makesolarpanel.jhocom.com

]]> Comment on ARE YOU MORE RESOURCEFUL IF YOU USE PAPER PLATES TO SAVE ENERGY, OR USE THE DISHWASHER TO SAVE TREES? by bassplayer_1313 http://sludgie.net/3562/are-you-more-resourceful-if-you-use-paper-plates-to-save-energy-or-use-the-dishwasher-to-save-trees/comment-page-1/#comment-10381 bassplayer_1313 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:46:04 +0000 http://sludgie.net/3562/are-you-more-resourceful-if-you-use-paper-plates-to-save-energy-or-use-the-dishwasher-to-save-trees/#comment-10381 use real dishes and let the dog lick them clean. you'll save not only on water and electricity, but on dog food too. use real dishes and let the dog lick them clean. you’ll save not only on water and electricity, but on dog food too.

]]> Comment on ARE YOU MORE RESOURCEFUL IF YOU USE PAPER PLATES TO SAVE ENERGY, OR USE THE DISHWASHER TO SAVE TREES? by Sugar Over Strawberries http://sludgie.net/3562/are-you-more-resourceful-if-you-use-paper-plates-to-save-energy-or-use-the-dishwasher-to-save-trees/comment-page-1/#comment-10380 Sugar Over Strawberries Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:08:02 +0000 http://sludgie.net/3562/are-you-more-resourceful-if-you-use-paper-plates-to-save-energy-or-use-the-dishwasher-to-save-trees/#comment-10380 Paper plates won't always get recycled(or washed off). Dishwashers are kind of a waste of energy.(especially if you use them when it's not a full load of dishes) Your best bet is to use regular plates and hand wash(don't leave the water running) then use the dish washer as a dish-rack instead. Just look out for the chemicals that might be in your dish liquid, try to do some research on natural cleaners you can make yourself as opposed to the cleaners you would buy at stores. Paper plates won’t always get recycled(or washed off).
Dishwashers are kind of a waste of energy.(especially if you use them when it’s not a full load of dishes)

Your best bet is to use regular plates and hand wash(don’t leave the water running) then use the dish washer as a dish-rack instead. Just look out for the chemicals that might be in your dish liquid, try to do some research on natural cleaners you can make yourself as opposed to the cleaners you would buy at stores.

]]> Comment on ARE YOU MORE RESOURCEFUL IF YOU USE PAPER PLATES TO SAVE ENERGY, OR USE THE DISHWASHER TO SAVE TREES? by whsgreenmom http://sludgie.net/3562/are-you-more-resourceful-if-you-use-paper-plates-to-save-energy-or-use-the-dishwasher-to-save-trees/comment-page-1/#comment-10379 whsgreenmom Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:49:46 +0000 http://sludgie.net/3562/are-you-more-resourceful-if-you-use-paper-plates-to-save-energy-or-use-the-dishwasher-to-save-trees/#comment-10379 Dishwasher 100%. Even recycled paper plates have to go to a landfill, which has a long term negative affect on our environment. I live in a state suffering from a drought and they recommend a dishwasher over hand washing. I have an energy star dishwasher and only run it when it's full. In my city we recycle the water and use it to water all the parks and other landscaping. Many forests are sustainably harvested, but the worlds demand for paper and other goods made from wood make it impossible to make it 100% sustainable. We need to decrease the demand for paper goods so we can reduce our demand and conserve forests. Dishwasher 100%. Even recycled paper plates have to go to a landfill, which has a long term negative affect on our environment. I live in a state suffering from a drought and they recommend a dishwasher over hand washing. I have an energy star dishwasher and only run it when it’s full. In my city we recycle the water and use it to water all the parks and other landscaping. Many forests are sustainably harvested, but the worlds demand for paper and other goods made from wood make it impossible to make it 100% sustainable. We need to decrease the demand for paper goods so we can reduce our demand and conserve forests.

]]> Comment on ARE YOU MORE RESOURCEFUL IF YOU USE PAPER PLATES TO SAVE ENERGY, OR USE THE DISHWASHER TO SAVE TREES? by ranger_co_1_75 http://sludgie.net/3562/are-you-more-resourceful-if-you-use-paper-plates-to-save-energy-or-use-the-dishwasher-to-save-trees/comment-page-1/#comment-10378 ranger_co_1_75 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:18:18 +0000 http://sludgie.net/3562/are-you-more-resourceful-if-you-use-paper-plates-to-save-energy-or-use-the-dishwasher-to-save-trees/#comment-10378 I can plant another tree to make a paper plate. I can't grow another salmon killed by the phosphates in dish detergent that gets washed down the drain and eventually wind up in the environment. I can plant another tree to make a paper plate. I can’t grow another salmon killed by the phosphates in dish detergent that gets washed down the drain and eventually wind up in the environment.

]]> Comment on ARE YOU MORE RESOURCEFUL IF YOU USE PAPER PLATES TO SAVE ENERGY, OR USE THE DISHWASHER TO SAVE TREES? by littlerobbergirl http://sludgie.net/3562/are-you-more-resourceful-if-you-use-paper-plates-to-save-energy-or-use-the-dishwasher-to-save-trees/comment-page-1/#comment-10377 littlerobbergirl Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:31:45 +0000 http://sludgie.net/3562/are-you-more-resourceful-if-you-use-paper-plates-to-save-energy-or-use-the-dishwasher-to-save-trees/#comment-10377 paper plates?? dish washer?????? what about plain old china, washed in the sink. strewth. sorry, being grumpy. washing plates, even in a dishwasher, is less energy intensive than using paper plates. by all means buy some ecover or similar low impact detergent instead of the usual. paper plates?? dish washer??????
what about plain old china, washed in the sink. strewth.

sorry, being grumpy. washing plates, even in a dishwasher, is less energy intensive than using paper plates.
by all means buy some ecover or similar low impact detergent instead of the usual.

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