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Energy Saving Investments That Are Worth It

Bill Lutz, an electrician with Generation 3 Electric in Philadelphia, shares some simple upgrades that can be done to any home by a licensed electrician that will save energy and pay for themselves in the long run.

Use Dimmers: Did you know it usually takes an incandescent bulb 10 minutes to achieve full power and brightness even with a regular on/off switch? If you do use incandescent or halogen lights, (as opposed to more energy-efficient florescent bulbs), install a dimmer to control the voltage that is sent to the light bulb. Not only will you be using less electricity to power the light, but you will also get the warmer lighting tones that many people find relaxing and homey. Slow-start dimmers will also conserve the life of your light bulbs too.

Install Motion Sensors: A motion sensor makes sense. in many places in your home The rooms where you tend to go in and out of frequently rather than stay in for a while are the most obvious choices. Install them in your closets, bathrooms and garages. Other great places for motion sensors are places that you just pass through, such as outdoor lighting in your driveway or the path in the backyard that leads to your shed.

Use a Digital Thermostat: A seeming no-brainer, this is hugely effective to raise and lower your temperature when you are not at home. Older twist thermostats must be adjusted all the time and we often forget to do so.  So, use a digital thermostat to lower the temperature during the day when you are at work and start raising the temperature towards the evening so it is warm by the time you come home.

Correct Your Power: In air conditioning units, power factor is the ratio of real power to apparent power. What this means simply is often when you have an old system, more power will be sent to your unit than is needed and energy is wasted as a result. Power factor correction (by switching inductor and capacitors) can store the electricity that would otherwise be wasted and use it when it is needed. It is relatively easy and cheap and will save you money in the long run.

Install Ceiling Fans: These are much cheaper than air conditioners and will do a  good job keeping you cool. They also work great to circulate both the warm or cool air in your house (depending on season, of course) , so your HVAC system does not have to work as hard to do its job. They are also immediately noticeable, so this is an upgrade that can be appreciated and add value when you are looking to sell or rent a house or apartment unit.

About the Author

Bill Lutz is a writer for Yodle, a business directory and online advertising company. Find a Electrical Expert or more Electrician articles at Yodle Consumer Guide. Energy Saving Investments That Are Worth It

Why does my new single-coil wiring job not work?

I installed the Samarium-Cobalt-Noiseless pickups in my mexican strat, and the tone knob isnt responsive when the bridge pickup is deployed. everything else works normal (i definitely suggest these pickups... sound great!)

the only thing i can think of is that there is a capacitor connecting the two tone knows together, and its not on the wiring diagram giving by fender. otherwise the wiring diagram completely matches what i did, and the solders are all clean. help!!

No your right> I've had the same exact problem with mine. Uninstal the hardware and take it back, tell them the problem and ask for the wiring diagrams for the guitar you have. MAKE them show you how to wire it up the right way. I did it and I was very angry when I came back to the music shop. I made them instal the new pick up's and all onto my old guitar for free. Just be persuasive brother. Fight for your rights my man. Later hommie

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