Posts Tagged ‘Electricity’

problems with U.K energy efficient lights bulbs when used with dimmer?

Saturday, February 28th, 2009
Tess Tickles asked:


my 2 y/o daugter is s-h-i-t scared of the dark so we leave her light on with the dimmer.trouble is,is that when we use an energy efficient bulb,it flashes and in the interests of going green, i don’t like to use ‘normal’ light bulbs.so are there any types of energy bulbs out there compatable with dimmer switches or switches compatable with the bulbs? also, does using a dimmer save any electricity?

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Solar power?

Monday, December 22nd, 2008
melaniecampbell asked:


We are looking at buying a house and renovating it, and were wondering about using solar or wind power to power much of our house. We will have a well, be on a septic system, have a wood burning furnace for heating the house, so we would like to have solar or wind power so we can use as little electricity as possible (its insanely expensive here!). We also have our appliances (fridge, stove, washer, dryer, freezer).
How much would a basic set up be for a 900 sq ft, 3 bedroom house? For either wind turbines or solar panels and necessary equipment? I am in Southern Ontario.

Thanks!

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