ENERGY SAVING TIPS

Listening is not the same as seeing, and seeing not the same as doing. Anything as beautiful teachings would be useless if not done. Love your electricity, start by using it with saving by running the following tips.
The principles that need attention and cultivate the attitude of electrical energy saving in households, among others: Connect the power of electricity as needed. Households small example, with enough power 450 VA or 900 VA, households are enough to power 900 VA to 1300 VA. Choosing the right appliances and as needed. Shape the behavior of members of the household in saving electricity, such as: Turning the power tools on only when necessary. Using power tools in turn. Using electric power to supplement household income (productive). Household electrical appliances in general are designed for efficient electricity usage, but in practice still found in a waste of electrical energy. This can occur because of the use of equipment in a manner that is less precise.
The use of measures of Household Electrical Appliances Conserve Energy Use in Electricity
ENERGY SAVING IN LIGHTING
Turn off the lights if the room is not used.
Turn off the lights in the daytime.
Replace higher lighting energy consumm with led light or saving light.
Position your furniture so as not to block the light in the room.
Turn on outdoor light when the day really began to get dark.
Turn off outdoor light when the days are getting light again.
SAVING ENERGY IN AIRCONDITIONING UNIT
Choosing energy-efficient air conditioning and power according to the size of the room.
Use the appropriate AC capacity and efficiency.
Use a timer (timer) for AC operation only when needed.
Control the temperature with a thermostat.
Use the cover on the space exposed to direct sunlight.
Keep doors, windows and air vents are always closed for quite low humidity.
Avoid putting anything that blocks air circulation.
Clean the air filter, condenser coil and fins conditioned regularly.
Adjust the room temperature sufficiently, do not set the AC too cold.
AC Placing far as possible from direct sunlight, so that the cooling effect is not reduced.
Replace coolant used (Freon) with power-saving cooling materials (hydrocarbon refrigerant), which can reduce power to 30% of AC.
Turn off the AC when the room is empty in a relatively longer period.
SAVING ENERGY IN WATER PUMP
Use water storage tanks (storing water in the top position).
Use water floats at the shelter.
Use water sparingly and prevent water leaks in faucets and pipes.
It often happens that the pump worked continuously, but not for consumption. The reason is as follows:
* Relay press (pressure switch) is not working.
* Installation of water pipes in the building there is a leak.
* Faucet water does not shut down completely or is damaged.
SAVING ENERGY IN WASHING MACHINE
Using a washing machine in accordance with capacity.
Excess capacity resulting in slowing the velocity of the engine and increase the electricity consumption burden.
Capacity is less cause inefficient, because the machine uses the same energy.
Use the dryer only on a cloudy / rainy. When the weather is sunny, you should take advantage of sunlight.
SAVING ENERGY AT REFRIGERATOR
Choosing a refrigerator with the size / capacity as appropriate.
When I close the refrigerator door should always be tightly closed.
The contents of the refrigerator should be in accordance with the capacity (not too crowded).
Place the refrigerator away from heat sources (stove, direct sunlight).
Place your refrigerator min. 15 cm from the wall, for good air circulation to the condenser.
Avoid placing food / drink that is too hot.
Set the refrigerator temperature as needed. Because the lower the temperature, the more electrical energy is used.
Replace the rubber insulation on the door / cabinet immediately if damaged.
Clean the condenser (located behind the refrigerator) regularly from dust and dirt, for heat release process went well.
Turning off the fridge when not in use for a long time.
SAVING ENERGY IN IRONING
Adjust the heat level is adjusted to use with an iron material (silk, woolen, polyster, cotton and so on).
Clean the bottom side of the iron on a regular basis for delivery of iron to heat lasted well
Iron at the same time many do only one or two pieces of clothing.
Will switch off the iron if left long enough.
OTHER ENERGY SAVING
Reduce electricity consumption during peak load in the hours 18:00 to 22:00
Use Energy Efficient Electrical Appliances
Turn off the magic-jar or a magic-com where rice has remained a bit because of electricity to warm the rice becomes futile.
Turn off the television, radio, tape recorder, and audio visual equipment other, if not watched or listened to.
Unplug electrical appliances when not in use equipment.
If the electrical equipment using the remote system is not in use, do not turn off by remote control (on stand by.) But the turn of the on-off or disconnect the plug.
Turn on the water heater 20 minutes before hot water is used
Periodically clean the glass window. Glass window cleaner will continue more light.
Periodically clean the bulb / tube lights with reflector so clean so as not to reduce the light

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Memilih AC Hemat Energi

Seringkali kita dibuat binggung tentang bagaimana cara memilih AC yang hemat energi. Karena banyaknya merk AC yang ditawarkan produsen dipasaran, dengan berbagai harga, variasi, serta  model dan fitur yang menarik, tentunya ini menuntut anda untuk pintar dan jeli memilih mana AC yang benar-benar tepat dan bisa memuaskan anda sebagai konsumen. Dan yang terpenting adalah tetap hemat energi.
Berikut beberapa Tips memilih AC yang hemat energi:

RASIO OUTPUT DIBANDING INPUT
AC bisa dikatakan hemat energi adalah AC yang mempunyai output cooling capacity (Btu/h) dibanding power consumption (Watt) angkanya paling besar. Artinya, semakin tinggi rasionya berarti AC semakin hemat dan efisien.
Berdasarkan rasiodiatas maka AC merk Panasonic type Alowa ½ PK lah yang terbukti paling hemat energi dan efisien, baik secara besaran konsumsi energinya (watt) maupun besaran arus daya listrik (ampere) yang dibutuhkan. Urutan kedua disusul oleh AC LG Neo Plasma.
Dan kalau pada kelas AC yang berkapasitas 1 PK, AC LG menduduki peringkat pertama sebagai AC yang paling hemat energi. Baru kemudian disusul beberapa merk lain, berturut-turut seperti: Daikin, Sharp dan TCL.
TCL, AC ini adalah produk buatan dari Cina. cukup banyak terpasang dirumah-rumah, perkantoran, ruang-ruang mesin ATM yang menggunakan AC merk ini. TCL ini secara harga memang murah, sebagaimana ciri rata-rata produk Cina pada umumnya. Namun ternyata AC TCL ini justru yang paling boros atau tidak efisien diantara merk-merk AC lainnya.
Kalau dibandingkan AC TCL kapasitas 1 PK ternyata cooling capacitynya tidak jauh beda dengan merk Panasonic yang kapasitasnya cuma ¾ PK, bukan?

SESUAIKAN KAPASITAS DENGAN KEBUTUHAN
Sebelum membeli AC anda harus tahu berapa luas ruangan yang akan didinginkan oleh AC. Dan rasio untuk mengukur kebutuhan ideal sebuah ruangan adalah sekitar 600 BTU/jam/m2, dengan catatan tinggi ceiling standart (kurang dari 3 meter).
Contoh, jika luas ruangan kamar anda misalnya ukuran 3 X 3 = 9 m2 maka kebutuhan AC-nya adalah sekitar 9 X 600 = 5.400 BTU/h atau 1.58 kW ( 1 kW = 3.412,14 BTU/h) atau setara dengan ½ PK.
Mengapa rasio kebutuhan dan kapasitas ini juga perlu diperhatikan? Karena kalau unit AC terlalu besar akan menyebabkan pemborosan energi dikarenakan AC lebih sering mati-hidup terus menerus dengan frekuensi cukup tinggi. Sebaliknya, jika kapasitas AC terlalu kecil dari kebutuhan luas ruangan yang didinginkan akan menyebabkan AC kerjanya terus menerus dan tidak pernah mati.

PILIH AC DENGAN REFRIGERANT YANG RAMAH LINGKUNGAN
Pilihlah AC dengan refrigerant yang ramah lingkungan, seperti refrigerant dari jenis hidrokarbon. Jangan menggunakan AC dari refrigerant jenis freon. Karena refigerant dari hidrokarbon selain ramah lingkungan dan sangat mendukung pencegahan terhadap pemanasan global, juga terbukti lebih hemat energi sekitar 20% s/d 30% dibanding AC dengan refrigerant sintetis.

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