Energy Saving » Switch http://sludgie.net blog Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:33:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 DO WE REALLY SAVE ELECTRICITY WHEN WE SWITCH OFF THE LIGHTS? DOES IT CONSUME MORE WHEN WE SWITCH LIGHTS ON? http://sludgie.net/3298/do-we-really-save-electricity-when-we-switch-off-the-lights-does-it-consume-more-when-we-switch-lights-on/ http://sludgie.net/3298/do-we-really-save-electricity-when-we-switch-off-the-lights-does-it-consume-more-when-we-switch-lights-on/#comments Sun, 30 Oct 2011 08:33:13 +0000 admin http://sludgie.net/3298/do-we-really-save-electricity-when-we-switch-off-the-lights-does-it-consume-more-when-we-switch-lights-on/ Question by Lola:
Do we really save electricity when we switch off the lights? Does it consume more when we switch lights on?


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Answer by Dr. Mick
omg lol mythbusters tested htis myth… the only time it is worth keeping ur light on is if its those huge long florsent pipe bulbs… turning those on consume as much energy as it being on for 29 sec. so if ur only ugnna be out of the room for 29 sec. leave it on if not turn it off… on the other hand if u have the small bulbs it takes the energy it takes 2 begin up is .2 sec of keeping it running so unless ur out of the room for 1/5 of a secound turn it off… ur superior off turning them off once u levae the room. hope i helped

Answer by ♥Shorty♥
If you have regular lights, then turn them off when not in use…
If you have fluorescent lights, then leave them on.

Answer by ranfot
it does consume when its on.
and it doesnt when its off

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]]> http://sludgie.net/3298/do-we-really-save-electricity-when-we-switch-off-the-lights-does-it-consume-more-when-we-switch-lights-on/feed/ 1 CAN I CONTROL A ENERGY SAVING BULB WIHT A X10 WS467 SWITCH? http://sludgie.net/3181/can-i-control-a-energy-saving-bulb-wiht-a-x10-ws467-switch/ http://sludgie.net/3181/can-i-control-a-energy-saving-bulb-wiht-a-x10-ws467-switch/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:34:44 +0000 admin http://sludgie.net/3181/can-i-control-a-energy-saving-bulb-wiht-a-x10-ws467-switch/ Question by call me the greatest (USMC):
Can i control a energy saving bulb wiht a X10 WS467 switch?
without the dimming option can i switch it on and off?


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Answer by kencab
I would state no. because x10 works by continuity through the filament of standard lightbulb. since compact flouresent bulbs have no filament, but instead an electronic ballast, the x10 switch wont work. i dont even think it would work on a non dimming x10 switch for the same reason.

Answer by WebtvDan
WS467 is the wrong switch.

The X10 website clearly says the WS467 switch can make “any incandescent light dimmable”.

“Energy Saving” bulbs are florescent.

You’ll need a switch similar to the Leviton 15A Relay X10 Wall Switch w/AGC.

I get all my X10 products from the “Smarthome” website.

Smarthome has several X10 switches for fluorescent bulbs – including dimming, and applications with only two wires.

Good Luck

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]]> http://sludgie.net/3181/can-i-control-a-energy-saving-bulb-wiht-a-x10-ws467-switch/feed/ 0 Q&A: WHERE CAN I BUY ENERGY SAVING LIGHTBULBS THAT WORK WITH A DIMMER SWITCH? http://sludgie.net/3176/qa-where-can-i-buy-energy-saving-lightbulbs-that-work-with-a-dimmer-switch/ http://sludgie.net/3176/qa-where-can-i-buy-energy-saving-lightbulbs-that-work-with-a-dimmer-switch/#comments Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:33:04 +0000 admin http://sludgie.net/3176/qa-where-can-i-buy-energy-saving-lightbulbs-that-work-with-a-dimmer-switch/ Question by rabble rouser:
Where can I purchase energy saving lightbulbs that work with a dimmer switch?
It seems like most places only sell the instant-on kind that do not work with dimmers… I want to purchase it at a store, not online.


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Answer by nate
Most energy saving lightbulbs do not work with dimmer switches

Answer by Richard S
Home depot and lowes but you can only use incondecent bulds with a dimmer switch

Answer by aussie
dimmers do not work on these types of bulbs because they are florescent bulbs

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]]> http://sludgie.net/3176/qa-where-can-i-buy-energy-saving-lightbulbs-that-work-with-a-dimmer-switch/feed/ 3 Q&A: HOW MUCH ELECTRICITY DO I SAVE IF I SWITCH A 40WATT LIGHTBULB TO A 9WATT LIGHTBULB? http://sludgie.net/3145/qa-how-much-electricity-do-i-save-if-i-switch-a-40watt-lightbulb-to-a-9watt-lightbulb/ http://sludgie.net/3145/qa-how-much-electricity-do-i-save-if-i-switch-a-40watt-lightbulb-to-a-9watt-lightbulb/#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:36:01 +0000 admin http://sludgie.net/3145/qa-how-much-electricity-do-i-save-if-i-switch-a-40watt-lightbulb-to-a-9watt-lightbulb/ Question by xXSoraXx:
How much electricity do i save if i switch a 40watt lightbulb to a 9watt lightbulb?
I recently purchased some energy save bulbs i how much energy would i save if i used each bulb like 3 times a day? Calculations please
Now what if one of the bulbs i changed was a 60 watt bulb


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Answer by billrussell42
You save 40 – 9 or 31 watts of electric power.

3 times a day for how long?

Say 3 hours, then energy saved is 31W * 3 hours or 93 watt-hours, or 0.093 kW-hrs.

at a typical price of $ .06 /kw-hr, this will save you
0.093 x $ .06 = $ 0.0056 per day (at 3 hrs usage)

seems like peanuts, but 20 bulbs for a year, this is
$ 41

Answer by emmA
You save 31 watts per hour of bulb use.

If you have your WHole home changed to the energy saving bulbs Then you are likely to notice a reduction of your monthly bill. One to three bulbs is likely to only save you maybe a dollar each month.
They are worth the investment if you go all the way with it.

Answer by Don J
When used for the same amount of time each day, the 9 Watt bulb will use 22.5 percent of the energy consumed by the 40 Watt bulb. A factor of 4.44 less energy consumption.

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]]> http://sludgie.net/3145/qa-how-much-electricity-do-i-save-if-i-switch-a-40watt-lightbulb-to-a-9watt-lightbulb/feed/ 1 Q&A: IS IT POSSIBLE TO SAVE THE ELECTRICITY THROUGH SWITCH OFF THE MONITOR? http://sludgie.net/3026/qa-is-it-possible-to-save-the-electricity-through-switch-off-the-monitor/ http://sludgie.net/3026/qa-is-it-possible-to-save-the-electricity-through-switch-off-the-monitor/#comments Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:34:19 +0000 admin http://sludgie.net/3026/qa-is-it-possible-to-save-the-electricity-through-switch-off-the-monitor/ Question by jpauro84:
Is it possible to save the electricity through switch off the monitor?
while the leisure time if we are not working in the system….through power off the monitor alone ..it saves current?


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Answer by NV
Yes it will save Lot of current, monitor takes more electricity than CPU.

In my working company…we will get mails to stop the monitor at lunch time.

Answer by pathfinder
Yes, it will save power if you do this.

Answer by Paladin
depends on how long the monitor will be unused.

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Would one of those spiral energy saving bulbs be okay to use in an up-lighter with an in-line switch?
I’ve had problems finding a blue bulb with a screw fitting. The only type i can find in blue with a screw fitting is a spiral one. It is energy saving so would be great providing it’s safe to use in the type of lamp i have.
I have the white spiral bulbs in all the main light fittings and they are fine in them.


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Answer by wudenewe67
I think it should work OK. We have some & even run them on timers.

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  • Bulb Shape: PAR20
  • Base Type: E27 standard screw-in base
  • Brightness: 284 lumens
  • Energy Consumption: 7 watts
  • Comparable to a: 45 watt PAR20


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