Sandra asks…
As we now accept global warming as reality, what are you willing to give up to save energy and the environment
I want to know how much of a sacrifice individuals are willing to make in their daily lives. I fear that on a one by one basis not too much!
admin answers:
Climate change, maybe, global warming, no. I don’t hug trees, I use them.
Ruth asks…
I started using energy saving bulbs, now my socket is shorted and other is crackling like its about to pop?
What can be causing this problem, the bulb or the socket? Please help. Someone who knows.
admin answers:
OK just to clear the air here,
Energy saving bulbs are designed to give same amount of light with less wattage, IE
40 W Incandescent = 15 W Compact Flourescant
60W In. = 20 W CFL
100 W In. = 24 W CFL
And all major manufacturers offer Dimmable models.
As for your fixtures shorting and popping sounds, hmmm thats another issue. I can not think of a way in which a CFL would typically cause a short in your socket so I suspect that it is possible that the bulb was overtightened on installation causing the socket to (possibly) turn and the short occured soon thereafter.
The popping sound can be coming from the CFL.
CFL’s like other flourescant bulbs use a “ballast” to initiate the heating of the flourescent gases. Sometimes a ballast can be bad and make noise. (Think overhead lights in typical commercial space when bulbs start flickering, only smaller scale.)
Have a competent person with electrical skills look at the shorted socket and contact manufacturer of the bulb making noise. Many times they will replace a defective bulb free of charge (less S&H)
Mandy asks…
I just converted my house to CFL energy saving bulbs. Now what do I do with all my old bulbs?
admin answers:
Send them to me. I’ll use them because I don’t care about saving energy.
Richard asks…
Do the government really want us to save energy in the home or is it just a lot of hot air?
For 2 years now I have been campaigning to get legislation introduced concerning energy savings in the home without – I have to admit – much success although I have had some interest from DEFRA and newspapers.
The point I am making here is this – we are all aware that we need to make savings in the home for starters – it confuses me then somewhat, that when I approach government departments with my energy saving idea which if implemented will reduce energy consumption quite considerably during cold weather months not just in one home but millions year in year out – it is either ignored or pushed to another department.
This proposal if implemented would save more energy in the home than all other home energy savings put together.
Why is this proposal not acted on or at least put up for serious government consideration?
(Please see my 360 for link)
Add: = ^_^ = You miss the point entirely(Intentionally?)
admin answers:
Short answer to this is yes the government are fully in favour of cutting energy costs in the home, BUT its got to be their idea not yours or mine.
Lizzie asks…
Will using a fan in lieu of the ac save my energy bill?
I’m trying to cut down on my energy bill and now that its not so hot where I live, I’ve been using a fan at home more frequently and only turn on the ac when its really hot.
admin answers:
This will save you a lot of energy costs. A fan is just moving air which helps your body to evaporate water from your sweat which takes energy from your skin and feels cooling.
AC (Air Conditioning) uses a heat pump to lower the temperature of the air in your room and at the same time to lower the amount of water in the air (humidity). This allows your body to evaporate water more easily and lets your skin feel cooler. The power required to run the AC is many times higher than for a simple ceiling fan. Just imagine how much energy is required to lower the temperature of all of the air in your room or house? The extracted heat is then pumped out side into the environment increasing outside temperatures if you are unlucky enough to be standing near to the exhaust heat exchanger.
Mary asks…
Why do Hillary supporters waste time and energy on the Democratic Party?Why not vote McCain and wait for 2012?
Over 600 million dollars have been spent trying to get Obama elected and we all know most of this did not come from average people. Oprah, Clooney and Obama terrorist friends have invested too much in him to quit now. Save your energy and vote McCain and give Hillary a shot in 2012.
admin answers:
She should…the DNC stabbed in the back with Obama, Biden and Richardson delivering the blow.
So…with the pick of Biden I will NEVER consider voting for the democratic ticket. Also, if Obama campaign ever monitors this site hear this loud and clear…MY CATHOLIC VOTE IS NOT FOR SALE. If that was one of the reasons for choosing Biden it WILL NOT WORK. I have lost all respect for Biden.
MCCAIN 2008!
Susan asks…
Does anyone know if it takes more energy to turn a computer on or to leave it on? Trying to save energy!?
I’ve always heard that it takes more energy to turn a computer on than to leave it on, and thus leave my computer on, all day. The whole family uses the computer at different times throughout the day, so if we turn it off, we’ll keep turning it on several times a day. Right now, I turn off the screen when it’s not in use, but leave the hard drive running.
admin answers:
I have heard that if a computer is continually turned on and off that overtime it could effect the memory.
Consider setting your hibernation on your computer. To do this, right click (using windows) on the desktop. A box should appear…scroll down to the bottom and click on Properties. Another box should appear with various tabs at the top…click on the ScreenSaver tab. Once the tab is fully loaded…you should see a box at the bottom entitled Power supply and there you are…..
Hope this helps….
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