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Voltage Optimization as an Energy Saving Technique
To achieve this voltage optimizers are installed to reduce the amount of electricity that flows into your home and through your appliances. These are installed between the distribution transformer and the main-low voltage distribution board. As soon as electricity flows through the voltage optimizer it will be reduced to the required amount needed for appliances and any extra energy will be returned to the supply grid.
To find out more about voltage optimization, you can click here for more information and read more about the benefits and how to have this installed within your home.
Energy Saving Techniques You Can Use at Home
Turn off lights.
Turning off unnecessary lights is a big plus when it comes to saving energy. You can also opt to switch to energy efficient light bulbs/LED light bulbs which use less energy than regular light bulbs.
You can also open curtains during the day to let natural lighting into rooms where you might need to use more lights than others.
Insulate your home.
Draught-proofing and insulating your home can help save money on both the energy and the gas bill.
Ensuring that your doors and windows are sealed properly and that you aren't using any heaters when you can wear warmer clothes or use blankets when at home to keep warm.
You can also insulate your radiators, pipes and water tanks to save on energy costs.
Having shorter showers and baths can save on both energy and water usage. Longer baths require you to keep filling the bath with hot water which draws from your heating system which affects your energy bill. You can also swap taking a bath for a shower instead.
Switch off appliances instead of leaving it on standby.
Switch off all appliances that are not in use by the wall socket and pull out the plug instead of leaving them on standby or plug in as they still draw energy this way.
Do washing at least once a week.
To save on energy, use your washing machine at least once a week or only do washing when you have a full load.
The same applies to your dishwasher, make sure that you fill the dishwasher before you use it to avoid having to waste energy and energy usage by using the dishwasher each and every time there's a couple of dirty dishes.
Hang washing outside in the sun to dry.
Avoid using tumble dryers to get clothes dry when you can use natural sunlight to dry your clothes after doing the washing.
Try not to overfill the kettle.
The kettle is the most used appliance in the kitchen, especially so during those cold winter times. Instead of filling the kettle all the way to max when you use it. Only fill it to the amount of water you would need to avoid the water boiling longer than necessary to ensure that all the water is heated. This will save you time and energy and will make a huge difference on your energy or gas bill.
Conclusion
Considering installing voltage optimisers can help reduce the unnecessary high voltage current that runs through your appliances that can cause damage and wear and tear leaving you to replace appliances that would have worked just as well with a lower electrical current. This also helps save on the amount of energy you use during the month as you pay per unit of energy no matter the tariff you are on.
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