If having appliances on standby wastes so much energy, I can't understand why manufacturers make things with a standby facility. In the old days we switched...
We didn't have remote controls in those days, either. Whats the point of having a remote control if you have to visit your tv to turn it on and off? All part...
Well blow me! (bad pun alert!!) My supposedly broken Windsave has decided to start working again! I'm still looking forward to the upgrade though. Clive :-)) ...
Oh, Pete, I fear you may have opened the floodgates! OK, here's "what's wrong with that" as you ask. Mankind is BONE IDLE and 9 times out of 10 will not get up...
Oh, Pete, I fear you may have opened the floodgates! OK, here's "what's wrong with that" as you ask. Mankind is BONE IDLE and 9 times out of 10 will not get up...
I read recently that the off button is returning as manufacturers realise that people want to save electricity. BTW for those who may have missed it there's a...
Oh, Pete, I fear you may have opened the floodgates! OK, here's "what's wrong with that" as you ask. Mankind is BONE IDLE and 9 times out of 10 will not get up...
I really lik e the timer idea. There are things I can't use it on though, like the VCR (Yes I still have one), because it forgets the pre-programmed channels...
A simple way to judge whether an appliance is wasting power or not on standby, is to feel how hot it's getting when left overnight - easier with a plug in...
thank you, this is an excellent topic of conversation. i've been aware of the 'standby' power problem for years having been both on and off grid here in the...
I work from home and have been considering taking my home office "off-grid". I work in Spain and have good orientation I have made a small start by buying a...
Paul, You live near Pamplona? Del Paul <pmyatt@...> wrote: I work from home and have been considering taking my home office "off-grid". I work in Spain...
Hi All, I've just bought a whizzy electric bike, err actually it's more like a scooter rather then a bike. Take a peek at ebay item no. 150102551967 The...
... I have a gadget that gives the convenience of the usual standby mode without the power consumption -- it's an RF-operated mains switch that plugs into the...
... I've been wondering about the possibilities of having a low-voltage (probably 12v) "ring main" in addition to the normal 230v. This would allow the many...
12V ring mains is certainly an interesting idea, but probably rather expensive if you're going to make a "proper" job of it (decorating costs, mainly). As a...
The problem with a low voltage ring main is you get a big voltage reduction over long cable distances. That is why the distribution companies transform up to...
A low voltage ring main is somthing I've thought about, not least because of my good friend who lives on a narrowboat, he supplies all his power off two 100w...
I agree with Peter's point about high current and ensuing voltage drops. But I guess you've never owned an original Mini, Pete!! :) But seriously, Folks....
I have actually owned 3 original minis, plus my Dad and sister had one each. I also had a Beetle Volkswagen with a 6 volt battery under the back seat and the...
Ah, yes, peter, but then at 28mph you'd have time to avoid anything which entered the dim glow of the headlights! And it occurred to me after I wrote the last...
Yes and under the back seat is quite close to a Beetle's engine. I did manage 80 mph in the 1200 cc Beetle, but blew the piston rings as a result. Peter ... ...
We are constantly being told to save energy by doing our washing at 30 degrees. As I understand this is not a good idea for all washing. At this temperature...
... It is looking very erratic - is that coming to a full stop and erratic speed an artifact of the video or for real? The tree branch and wires look like...
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It's not stopping in the video, but turbulence is a problem, maybe its because I was daft enough to have it fitted to the end of the house instead of on a...
Hi, I'm a new member of the Beyond Cheap Fuel Group. I'd like to be able to help out where I can. If you'd like to save 50% to 70% of your cooking fuel, help...
Hi, I am a new member of the Beyond Cheap Fuel Group. I have been using wind-power and energy-saving lightbulbs at home for the past 18 years and am a regular...
