SAVE ENERGY SAVE MONEY

                                                                 

                                                           Department of Electricity
                                                                   Lakshadweep
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                                                            Useful Tips to Save Energy
             
                          By following  these simple tips one can save energy to a large extent.

•  Look for BEE star labels on electrical appliances.
• Turn off the lights and fans when not in use.
• DE-oust lighting fixtures to maintain illumination.
• CFL are four times more energy efficient than incandescent bulls and provide the  same lighting 
• Use artificial lighting only only when there is inadequate natural light in a space. 
• Don't replace tube lights with Cf Ls  A CFL is a point source, that is it emits light from a single point, whereas a tube light is a line source and emits light over a larger linear spread.
• Electronic ballasts can reduce power consumption by 20%. You can cut consumption by 10%-50%. with slim tube lights that are star rated by BEE.
• Replace conventional regulators with electronic regulators for ceiling fans.
• Select iron boxes with automatic temperature cutoff. 
• Don't open the oven door too often to check food condition as each opening leads to a temperature drop  of  25 C 
• Use Solar Water Heater a good replacement for a electric water heater.
• Do not switch on the power when TV and Audio Systems are not in use i.e. idle operation leads to an energy loss of 10 watts/ device. 
• Turn off your home office  equipment when not in use. A computer that runs 24 hours a day, for instance, uses more power than an energy efficient refrigerator. 
• If your computer must be left on, turn off the monitor, this device alone uses 
• Lave enough space between your refrigerator and the walls so that air can easily circulate around the refrigerator 
• Don't keep your refrigerator 
• Don't keep your refrigerator or freezer too cold. 
• Make sure your refrigerator door seals are airtight.
• Do not open the doors of the refrigerators frequently.
• Always wash only with only with full loads. 
• Buy split AC's instead of window AC  They cost more, but they are more energy efficient and consume lesser electricity. 
• Do not apply dark colors absorb more heat then light colors, leading to increased use of the AC.
• Allow only a qualified person to attend to your electrical repairs. 
• In case of a short circuit or a fire, switch off the mains instantly make sure that you have easy access to switch off the supply source quickly, in case of an emergency. Use appliances with 3 plugs and connect them to 3 pin sockets.
• Provide proper earthing for the building/house..........................................................................................................................................................................................................BY     

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