The Electricity Saving Thread

[Burke]

Ako ang ginawa ko:
1) pininturahan ko ng puti ang lahat ng rooms. Then ung ilaw, LED na 3-5W lang. ung sa CR nga 1 watt lang eh so buong magdamag syang nakabukas.
2) Changed desktops to laptops.
3) Remote control fans. "1 remote to rule them all" So madaling magpatay ng fans tuwing naiiwan.
4) No ACs, pero maraming fans sa bahay.

[andsmv]

Has anyone tried a computation if appliance in standy mode would have significant impact on electric comsumption?

[andsmv]

I always make sure external lights are always on during the night. I do not want to compromize house security just because I want to save electricity. For me, at least it helps to prevent thief from sneaking inside the house. Its my first line of security next to alarms and door locks

[kimbon]

Ako ang ginawa ko:
1) pininturahan ko ng puti ang lahat ng rooms. Then ung ilaw, LED na 3-5W lang. ung sa CR nga 1 watt lang eh so buong magdamag syang nakabukas.
2) Changed desktops to laptops.
3) Remote control fans. "1 remote to rule them all" So madaling magpatay ng fans tuwing naiiwan.
4) No ACs, pero maraming fans sa bahay.

you forgot to mention don't use all your appliances simultaneously (ex. electric iron, microwave, washing machine etc..) instead of one at the time only.

Has anyone tried a computation if appliance in standy mode would have significant impact on electric comsumption?

yup, if and only if appliances in standby mode for 24/7 365 days. unplugging all the appliances could save your bills to buy UCC coffee at the year end. Hehe

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Ako ang ginawa ko:
1) pininturahan ko ng puti ang lahat ng rooms. Then ung ilaw, LED na 3-5W lang. ung sa CR nga 1 watt lang eh so buong magdamag syang nakabukas.
2) Changed desktops to laptops.
3) Remote control fans. "1 remote to rule them all" So madaling magpatay ng fans tuwing naiiwan.
4) No ACs, pero maraming fans sa bahay.

you forgot to mention don't use all your appliances simultaneously (ex. electric iron, microwave, washing machine etc..) instead of one at the time only.

Has anyone tried a computation if appliance in standy mode would have significant impact on electric comsumption?

yup, if and only if appliances in standby mode for 24/7 365 days. unplugging all the appliances could save your bills to buy UCC coffee at the year end. Hehe

[glenn manikis]

BIo GAS powered generators... poultry and hog growers can save all their electricity cost...

medyo mahal nga lang biogas generators... yung 500kva or 400kw aabot ng 10M.. yung 150kva nasa 3.5m

pero still cheaper than solar powered...

kung may malaki kang poultry or piggery... free na ang kuryente mo...

[Burke]

Has anyone tried a computation if appliance in standy mode would have significant impact on electric comsumption?

Yup medyo maliit. Normally less than 2W.

you forgot to mention don't use all your appliances simultaneously (ex. electric iron, microwave, washing machine etc..) instead of one at the time only.

Agree.

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Has anyone tried a computation if appliance in standy mode would have significant impact on electric comsumption?

Yup medyo maliit. Normally less than 2W.

you forgot to mention don't use all your appliances simultaneously (ex. electric iron, microwave, washing machine etc..) instead of one at the time only.

Agree.

[badkuk]

I always make sure external lights are always on during the night. I do not want to compromize house security just because I want to save electricity. For me, at least it helps to prevent thief from sneaking inside the house. Its my first line of security next to alarms and door locks

hmm you *could* use motion-activated lights. Even if they get activated by the occassional cat or dog, makatipid ka din ng konti ^_^

i bought some solar powered lights from CDR King a few years back. In my mind i could install them at our front yard so they'd charged up during the day and turn on at night...but the batteries could only hold out 2-3 hours at best. The bundled BL-5C batteries felt very light, so maybe swapping in proper batteries could extend it somewhat.

[andsmv]

you forgot to mention don't use all your appliances simultaneously (ex. electric iron, microwave, washing machine etc..) instead of one at the time only.



yup, if and only if appliances in standby mode for 24/7 365 days. unplugging all the appliances could save your bills to buy UCC coffee at the year end. Hehe

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you forgot to mention don't use all your appliances simultaneously (ex. electric iron, microwave, washing machine etc..) instead of one at the time only.



yup, if and only if appliances in standby mode for 24/7 365 days. unplugging all the appliances could save your bills to buy UCC coffee at the year end. Hehe

Haha sir baka masira naman yun mga plug at saksakan kung everyday tanggal kabit

[andsmv]

hmm you *could* use motion-activated lights. Even if they get activated by the occassional cat or dog, makatipid ka din ng konti ^_^

i bought some solar powered lights from CDR King a few years back. In my mind i could install them at our front yard so they'd charged up during the day and turn on at night...but the batteries could only hold out 2-3 hours at best. The bundled BL-5C batteries felt very light, so maybe swapping in proper batteries could extend it somewhat.

Imho, Kung patay sindi yun ilaw, medyo halata na walang tao sa loob ng bahay :-!

[kimbon]

Haha sir baka masira naman yun mga plug at saksakan kung everyday tanggal kabit

nope it won't. Buy good quality male & female plugs (eagle, panasonic brands etc.). I'm sure plug manufacturers have already tested their products wear & tear 24/7 365 days before they will sell it to the consumers.

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Haha sir baka masira naman yun mga plug at saksakan kung everyday tanggal kabit

nope it won't. Buy good quality male & female plugs (eagle, panasonic brands etc.). I'm sure plug manufacturers have already tested their products wear & tear 24/7 365 days before they will sell it to the consumers.

[philsat]

Iwan ko lang kung na post na ito dito.

Tipid tips.
Wag tatangalan ng yelo ang frezer ng ref. then make sure na laging may laman ang ref. Kasi pag walang makapitan ng lamig sa loob ng ref e pag bukas mo e labas yan lahat. Takbo nanaman ang ref mo. Kuryente nanaman yan.

[oj88]

Iwan ko lang kung na post na ito dito.

Tipid tips.
Wag tatangalan ng yelo ang frezer ng ref. then make sure na laging may laman ang ref. Kasi pag walang makapitan ng lamig sa loob ng ref e pag bukas mo e labas yan lahat. Takbo nanaman ang ref mo. Kuryente nanaman yan.

Kindly clarify... Aling yelo wag tatanggalin, yung mga ice cubes or yung mga frost na nakakapit sa freezer (sa mga hind frost-free)?

[kimbon]

Iwan ko lang kung na post na ito dito.

Tipid tips.
Wag tatangalan ng yelo ang frezer ng ref. then make sure na laging may laman ang ref. Kasi pag walang makapitan ng lamig sa loob ng ref e pag bukas mo e labas yan lahat. Takbo nanaman ang ref mo. Kuryente nanaman yan.

As you may know short cut text messages are not allowed in this forum as well as barok sentence. With all due respect if you can't express clearly in Tagalog you may say it either Bisaya, Ilonggo, english or whatever dialects you're comfortable. besides your tipid tip does not make any sense at all. again, with all due respect. pls explain it to me your tipid tip like I'm a 5 yrs old child? pwede!

Kindly clarify... Aling yelo wag tatanggalin, yung mga ice cubes or yung mga frost na nakakapit sa freezer (sa mga hind frost-free)?

+101 here. di ko rin ma-gets ang ibig sabihin ni philsat. at saka pwede bang tumakbo nanaman ang ref mo? kahit ba sabihin nya na literal meaning yang sentence eh di pa rin mai-translate sa figuratively words/sentence noh

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Iwan ko lang kung na post na ito dito.

Tipid tips.
Wag tatangalan ng yelo ang frezer ng ref. then make sure na laging may laman ang ref. Kasi pag walang makapitan ng lamig sa loob ng ref e pag bukas mo e labas yan lahat. Takbo nanaman ang ref mo. Kuryente nanaman yan.

As you may know short cut text messages are not allowed in this forum as well as barok sentence. With all due respect if you can't express clearly in Tagalog you may say it either Bisaya, Ilonggo, english or whatever dialects you're comfortable. besides your tipid tip does not make any sense at all. again, with all due respect. pls explain it to me your tipid tip like I'm a 5 yrs old child? pwede!

Kindly clarify... Aling yelo wag tatanggalin, yung mga ice cubes or yung mga frost na nakakapit sa freezer (sa mga hind frost-free)?

+101 here. di ko rin ma-gets ang ibig sabihin ni philsat. at saka pwede bang tumakbo nanaman ang ref mo? kahit ba sabihin nya na literal meaning yang sentence eh di pa rin mai-translate sa figuratively words/sentence noh

[chua_riwap]

Baka suggest din ni philsat.....Bumili ng mga appliances direct sa planta, para makatipid, mas mura. Ha-ha!

Nakaka-aliw itong si philsat.
Masilip nga yung ref namin kung may laman. Alam ko puro tubig e. :D

[kimbon]

Baka suggest din ni philsat.....Bumili ng mga appliances direct sa planta, para makatipid, mas mura. Ha-ha!

Nakaka-aliw itong si philsat.
Masilip nga yung ref namin kung may laman. Alam ko puro tubig e. :D

haha. wait ako nga din.check ko lang ang laman ng ref namin. na intriga tuloy ako sa tipid tip ni philsat.

sa planta ba kamo bumili? kapag nakabili na sya sa planta, pwede nya rin i suggest na dun sa planta i plug in ang ref socket tapos bili ng extension cord hanggang umabot sa bahay nya. yan talaga ang masasabing tipid tip...

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Baka suggest din ni philsat.....Bumili ng mga appliances direct sa planta, para makatipid, mas mura. Ha-ha!

Nakaka-aliw itong si philsat.
Masilip nga yung ref namin kung may laman. Alam ko puro tubig e. :D

haha. wait ako nga din.check ko lang ang laman ng ref namin. na intriga tuloy ako sa tipid tip ni philsat.

sa planta ba kamo bumili? kapag nakabili na sya sa planta, pwede nya rin i suggest na dun sa planta i plug in ang ref socket tapos bili ng extension cord hanggang umabot sa bahay nya. yan talaga ang masasabing tipid tip...

[macsd]

Has anyone tried a computation if appliance in standy mode would have significant impact on electric comsumption?

I also don't get the idea why would this unplugging a call of concern on electricity savings. It's only the small electronic sensor which is working such that when turned ON via remote, it adapt to the command. If that sensor consume any , it's only by cents, not a major consumption. On electric fans naman, though mechanical ang switch the circuit is not close so there won't be any electricity running thereby no consumption.

[Walter]

Philsat may be annoying with his penchant for using too much letter "i"s but his tip about freezers is actually valid.

Keep your fridge and freezer filled - bottles of tap water can fill empty space in the fridge, and you can fill empty space in the freezer with screwed up newspaper. Otherwise you're just cooling down air and making your fridge work much harder.

[kimbon]

I also don't get the idea why would this unplugging a call of concern on electricity savings. It's only the small electronic sensor which is working such that when turned ON via remote, it adapt to the command. If that sensor consume any , it's only by cents, not a major consumption. On electric fans naman, though mechanical ang switch the circuit is not close so there won't be any electricity running thereby no consumption.

partly agree here, the current pass through in electric fan motor is totally cut off once the manual switch off button is pressed. But there are still some appliances consume a bit electricity in stand by mode. example stereo amplifiers etc.. or some appliances that produce heat at the back or bottom of the unit itself in stand by mode, it does a bit only

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I also don't get the idea why would this unplugging a call of concern on electricity savings. It's only the small electronic sensor which is working such that when turned ON via remote, it adapt to the command. If that sensor consume any , it's only by cents, not a major consumption. On electric fans naman, though mechanical ang switch the circuit is not close so there won't be any electricity running thereby no consumption.

partly agree here, the current pass through in electric fan motor is totally cut off once the manual switch off button is pressed. But there are still some appliances consume a bit electricity in stand by mode. example stereo amplifiers etc.. or some appliances that produce heat at the back or bottom of the unit itself in stand by mode, it does a bit only

[Walter]

The advice is to unplug or turn off devices that are in standby mode. Newer devices consume less power now but before they used to consume more than 1W.

Standby power loss is quite significant.

[_Cathy_]

Philsat may be annoying with his penchant for using too much letter "i"s but his tip about freezers is actually valid.

Keep your fridge and freezer filled - bottles of tap water can fill empty space in the fridge, and you can fill empty space in the freezer with screwed up newspaper. Otherwise you're just cooling down air and making your fridge work much harder.

Now this I understand

And I thought a full refrigerator consumed more electricity.