How to save electricity?

[Nebbermind]

I only boil enough water for each use and get room temp drinking water from filter without boiling.


For tank heater, if u r not using a bath (tub), can choose the smallest tank...heat up faster and limit time in shower coz limited hot water!

[limlim]

Imami:

hquek:

BTW, airpots are a big no-no. They eat energy quietly like nobody biz. I'm referring to that are to be left on 24x7. My MIL got rid of hers sometime back and was amazed by the sudden drop in electrical charges.

That's what I heard about airpots-the energy consuming part. But when mine finally retire, I didn't see a significant drop in my electricity bill (I switch to kettle boiling water on gas). So I wonder :?

Airpot does consume a LOT of electricity..

However, it's a compromise between savings and convenience. I decided to get one after weighting all the benefits. I want to have hot water for coffee any time as and when I want, so the convenience is worth the $ on bills.

I got the Vacuum Electric type, which is stated to consume 24W to keep the water at 90°C. This work out to be around $6 in electricity bills every month. There is another version which is even more efficient using only 17W, but much more expensive.. iirc, the one from tiger consumes approx 65W to keep water hot.. and it is also VE type.

As for other no brand type, I presume they eat electricity like nobody's business.. especially those w/o vacuum insulation. Probably in the order of tens of dollars every month to keep water hot. If you have one, just put your hand on the flash.. it should be warm and not hot. if it is hot.. it means the insulation is no good and will eat a lot of electricity to keep it hot. The hotter, the more wastage.

In terms of heating efficiency, airpot are definitely more efficient than kettle. As they produce heat within the vessel as compared to kettle for which heating is from outside. As for those VE type, the heat lost during heating is even much reduced resulting in less energy wastage when boiling water.

However, in terms of cost, it is difficult to say which is cheaper, as althou VE airpot is more energy efficient, gas is still cheaper for every unit of heat produced.

[Lynn2010]

hquek:

For aircon, DH told me to set the fan speed (eg to low) and not put to auto. This will ensure steady stream of airconditioning rather than speed up and down (more electricity). dunno if that is correct but this what we do.


We turn off all tvs etc once not needed - nothing is placed on standby becos that sucks energy still. Aircon also turned off at the switch.

BTW, airpots are a big no-no. They eat energy quietly like nobody biz. I'm referring to that are to be left on 24x7. My MIL got rid of hers sometime back and was amazed by the sudden drop in electrical charges.

I have an airport just to boil huge amount of water. Once boiled, switch off the power and let it cool. My family drinks a lot of water. Hot water is in a smaller flask.

Smaller flask idea comes because i want my dds to be independent - can make their own hot drink like milo. So, my 2 dds make their own hot drink from 4 yrs old.

[Lynn2010]

Another way to "recycle" water is to stand on a baby bath tub when showering. You will be surprise how much water you can collect. This can be used to flush the toilets.


Honestly i dont do this, "mah fun". We did it when we were young, when the school has this save the water campaign. Yah la… when you only do it when there is campaign; just like there are more polite people when the govt runs the "Courtesy campaign"

[chenwj]

Hi papas and mamas,


This discussions is power lah! Keep it coming! Many good tips!

E-mail wifey this link. haha!

(I am feeling so auntie now!!!! )

[Busymom]

FQW:

Busymom:

where got so easy one... :evil:

maybe hi-tea all round

or maybe tea for 1 year in-lieu of... :scratchhead:

No problem, next hi-tea on me [pls also bring along the helper who's gonna do the washing].

I scared I no chance to treat you only. :evil:

But if want tea supply for 1 year, err, Lipton Tea bags can ornot?

:heresmyfish: ooi, I said all round leh. geddit?

How can it be one year supply of Lipton tea bags? Tea at TWG more like it. Think they don't sell premium ice-cream there, do they?? :idea:

:rotflmao:

[Busymom]

limlim:

Busymom:

Actually, the temp is usually at 25 or 26 degrees, but even at very low fan speed, it can still be very cold if you are directly infront of the unit. Again, we were told not advisable to increase the temp to beyond 27 degrees as that will cause the unit to spoil faster.

The air blowing out of the aircon is definitely colder than the set temperature. To cool a room to 25°C, It has to be blowing air at, say, 16°C or 20°C, so that after mixing with the surrounding air, it can reach the set temperature of 25°C. If you add cold air at 25°C from the aircon, the room will NEVER hit 25°C.

You should consider redirecting the airflow if you feel too cold as a result of direct air blowing.

When you use the aircon, the set temp should be lower than the ambient temp. So, if the surrounding temp is 30°C, it is okay to set 27°C or even 28°C. As long as it is lower than ambient, should be ok.

On cooler days, the ambient temp may be lower than 27°C, in that case, you can set a lower temp or don't use the aircon.

Actually we have 3 aircons in the living room, due to the L-shape design. DH said that even if we just on 2 units, it is equivalent to having 3 on... hence the high consumption of electricity. Makes sense?

So do we save any electricity by switching on 2 instead of 3, or no difference? :scratchhead:

[Imami]

chenwj:

Hi papas and mamas,


This discussions is power lah!)

Er... Means what ar? Cannot talk about water? Maybe we can change the thread subject to \"how to save on utilities\"?

[puff]

Busymom:

limlim:

[quote=\"Busymom\"]
Actually, the temp is usually at 25 or 26 degrees, but even at very low fan speed, it can still be very cold if you are directly infront of the unit. Again, we were told not advisable to increase the temp to beyond 27 degrees as that will cause the unit to spoil faster.

The air blowing out of the aircon is definitely colder than the set temperature. To cool a room to 25°C, It has to be blowing air at, say, 16°C or 20°C, so that after mixing with the surrounding air, it can reach the set temperature of 25°C. If you add cold air at 25°C from the aircon, the room will NEVER hit 25°C.

You should consider redirecting the airflow if you feel too cold as a result of direct air blowing.

When you use the aircon, the set temp should be lower than the ambient temp. So, if the surrounding temp is 30°C, it is okay to set 27°C or even 28°C. As long as it is lower than ambient, should be ok.

On cooler days, the ambient temp may be lower than 27°C, in that case, you can set a lower temp or don't use the aircon.

Actually we have 3 aircons in the living room, due to the L-shape design. DH said that even if we just on 2 units, it is equivalent to having 3 on... hence the high consumption of electricity. Makes sense?

So do we save any electricity by switching on 2 instead of 3, or no difference? :scratchhead:[/quote]In your case if your aircon is inverter than turn on 3 definitely will save more than 2 . I remember the sales man told me for inverter u will start saving only when u turn on 3.

[Busymom]

Imami:

Busymom:

[quote=\"peapot\"]Wa! Busymom, $700 is alot! Do you mean $700 every month?? Can pay for 1 maid's salary or 1 month car installment or 1 year road tax or 1 year car insurance after abit of top up. I already find my $350 too high but I guess yours is much more.

I oso din know until now.. :oops:

BTW, no side business one hor. But we are a family of 6 + 1 now. We don't use dryer, but quite a lot of washing (not sure if maids are loading the washing machine full or not though).

Wait till you hear about our grocery bills... that's why recently have to take action and personally see what are the groceries that are bought from NTUC. :nunchuk:

Hey, good idea! Let's start a grocery thread![/quote]Think there is one somewhere already...