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| Thread ID: 108850 | 2010-04-14 05:33:00 | Power saving light bulbs | Nomad (952) | PC World Chat |
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| 876452 | 2010-04-14 09:00:00 | That's tough Nomad. Why not specify cold water wash only for the laundry. The new insulation might help but the heatpumps don't work so well with high ceilings especially if there are no Batts in there. Econoheat panels are more efficient than oil fins. LL |
lakewoodlady (103) | ||
| 876453 | 2010-04-14 09:11:00 | I guess they are old style, my dad that is . He also has one of those old style laundry machines . You know - the big round tub thing . He has the belief that hot water cleans better which is probably true but he doesn't look at finance, hot water washing is a necessity for him . We also have a electronic F&P for the stuff we do weekly in cold water . The bedroom would have batts in the ceiling and underfloor but not the lounge / dining room . Above it is nothing, it's the roof basically and underneath is the garage . We're getting a 6kW heat pump, floor mounted in centre of room beside a wall so it might heater better . Pipes are drilled downstairs to be piped out ;) We will look at which is a cheaper provider if any, :p and maybe combine gas and electricity for those who provides a discount . I say go solar and woodburner with a heat transfer system and a well stocked garden :D Bring on nuclear power stations and have high ceilings like Singapore airport with their (cold) aircon units . :clap |
Nomad (952) | ||
| 876454 | 2010-04-14 09:11:00 | If they were good enough for Edison, then they're good enough for me ! :clap I suspect fluorescent wasn't about in Edison's day.:banana |
Cicero (40) | ||
| 876455 | 2010-04-14 09:28:00 | I suspect fluorescent wasn't about in Edison's day.:banana Well, lets say 1901 for the mercury vapour lamp, compared to 1910 for low cost tungsten filament lamps. Earlier incandescents used carbon filaments. As Edison didn't die until around 1931, then he did indeed see fluorecents. |
Terry Porritt (14) | ||
| 876456 | 2010-04-14 09:34:00 | Well, lets say 1901 for the mercury vapour lamp, compared to 1910 for low cost tungsten filament lamps. Earlier incandescents used carbon filaments. As Edison didn't die until around 1931, then he did indeed see fluorecents. You always have to be clever,don't you!:devil |
Cicero (40) | ||
| 876457 | 2010-04-14 09:43:00 | You always have to be clever,don't you!:devil I'll graciously accept your compliment :blush: :rolleyes: |
Terry Porritt (14) | ||
| 876458 | 2010-04-14 10:36:00 | We will look at which is a cheaper provider if any, :p and maybe combine gas and electricity for those who provides a discountYou can compare energy providers and their prices on the Consumer website here (www.consumer.org.nz). I've put energy saving bulbs where I can, and there is a difference between the quality and light "warmth" or "cool" colour. I've tried one energy saving recessed spotlight bulb in the hall, and it takes a while to brighten up. A standard bayonet energy saving bulb is bright straight away in one room, while another (different brand) is a bit slower to brighten. However, putting an energy saving bulb in the bedside light is great, as you don't get blasted with bright light straight away first thing in the morning. :p |
Jen (38) | ||
| 876459 | 2010-04-14 10:41:00 | LED Light Bulb That Lasts 17 Years (www.maximumpc.com) | xyz823 (13649) | ||
| 876460 | 2010-04-14 18:38:00 | Are they suitable for frequent on offs or just the main rooms? From what I've read... nope. Either use them on most of the time, or else use normal bulbs. |
Greg (193) | ||
| 876461 | 2010-04-14 18:46:00 | LED Light Bulb That Lasts 17 Years (www.maximumpc.com)My new LED torch is so bright that it's a bit like looking at the sun. Apparently the light has a 50 000 hour lifespan. And with rechargeable aaa batteries it's probably going to outlive me. (Any youngsters here want me to leave it to them in my will?) :D |
Greg (193) | ||
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