HOW TO SAVE ELECTRICITY (SAVE ELECTRICITY)

The electricity shortage in the world is a serious case and required committed attention from all individuals. in order to secure the capacity for growth in the world for years to come , we all must have to start seeking for method of electrical energy conservation for greater good.

Despite how little individual contribution may be, just have in mind it helps. Bellow are some tips on how to conserve or save electrical energy at home, in your office or anywhere you may find yourself in.

Kitchen tips

How to conserve electrical energy using our kitchen

Electric Stove. hot plate or burner:

• Remember to keep the lid on the pot when you cook to conserve heat and energy.
• Boiling water in the kettle first will help to solve the time the burner needs to heat the water
• The size of the pot should match with the size of the stove plate- this can save you up to 25% on the electricity you use while cooking.
• A conventional oven uses the same power as !* microwave ovens. So, rather use your microwave oven to cook or warm your food, it is much quicker and cheaper when using a conventional oven.
• Do not cook food for longer with the control set higher than absolutely necessary..
• If you have a stove with heavy so;id plates that retain heat, switch off the plate a few minutes before removing the pot.
• Keep oven doors completely closed until the food is cooked. Every time the door is opened the oven temperature drops, and the heat must be replaced, click..... http://www.konga.com/?k_id=princeemeka / DeepLink Generator
• Gas cooker is far more efficient for heat and cooking than electric stove. 
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• Soak beans, samp and other related dry food over night. for this wll save time, money and several hours of cooking.

Kettle:

• Try to boil only the water you need when using electric cooker, instead of boiling a full pot or kettle every time
• Boiling water in a kettle is much easier and more economical than using the electric stove or cooker.

Refrigerators and freezer:

• When you open your refrigerator door for more than a moment, it loses cold air. cooling it down again will take a lot of electricity energy. So be quick and don't let that cold air out.
• Do not place hot food in the refrigerator or deep freezer. Always allow it to cool outside first.
• Do not overload your refrigerator or deep freezer.
• Always ensure that the door seals are in good condition.

Washing Machine:

• Washing machines and tmble dryers are the biggest Electricity user.
• Washing machine should only be used for a full load.
• Try to skip the washing machine's prewash cycle if your clothes are not particularly dirty. This will use up to 20% less electricity.

Lounge tips:

•  Always replace as many of your light bulbs as possible with Compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) energy-saving bulbs and not INCANDESCENT BULBS. They last much longer and use far lesser electricity. CFLs last eight times longer and 80% less electricity.
• do not leave light burning unnecessarily ( make sure you turn off lights that are not in used at a particular point in time)
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 INCANDESCENT BULB

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Television:

• Always turn off your television sets when nobody is watching.
• Turn off all standby modes: items left on standby, use up to 85% of the energy they would use if fully switched on.

Electric Water Heaters:

• Rather use a temperature-controlled oil heater or a gas heater for the space heating
• Sit as near the heater as possible in order to avoid the need to have both elements switched on together.
• Always close the windows and doors when the heater is on and save money.

Bathroom tips:

• Shower instead of running a bath, when you shower, you use less water
• Fit a low-flow tap, valve or shower -head, you can save even more per year

Geyer:

• To save electricity, please get a geyer blanket, or wrap with old newspapers, old blankets or other insulating materials. You can also insulate the hot water pipes and turn down the thermostat to 55 degrees.
• Better still, switch off your geyer when you get home after work and switch it back on when you go bed.
• Do not allow hot water taps to drip.

Environmental tips:

• Saving electricity is not just saving money, its also saves the planet earth.
• Most electricity is generated by burning and running nuclear power plants. every time you turn on the lights, you create a little pollution.
• Saving electricity doesn't just put money in your pocket, but also helps keep the air and water clean too.

General tips:

• Enjoy a comfortable indoor climate both winter and summer by ventilating your rooms properly on a daily basis. Always remember to switch off your heater, fan or air -conditioner while ventilating the rooms.
• Reduce your electricity bill by doing all your ironing at same time.
• Share your energy billing information with your neighbors- discuss you electricity bills!

Safety tips:

• Do not burn anything larger than sticks of candles inside your home without providing good ventilation to the outside.
• Any type of heat (except electric) should be vented.
• Do not use gas or electric oven or surface units for heating. A gas oven may do out or not burn well, leading to carbon monoxide poisoning. An electric oven is not designed for space heating.
• Do not burn outdoor barbecue materials such as gharcoal briquettes inside-even in a fireplace.
• Have one person watch for fire whenever an alternative heat source is used. One person should also stay awake to watch for fire and make sure ventilation is OK. If you feel drowsy or have a headache, it may be a sign of poor ventilation.
• Keep firefighting materials on-hand. these include: Dry powder fir extinguishers, a tarp or heavy bracket , sand, salt, baking soda and water.