2012年8月29日星期三

LED lighting saves on coal use


I am not sure why Republicans, including presidential challenger Mitt Romney, seem to favor inefficient lighting systems that waste energy. Saving money and saving natural resources would seem to be a conservative approach.Ever more powerful China Solar chargers for Iphone Wholesalers and ultra efficient LED lights mean outdoor solar lighting is more powerful and versatile than ever before. Far from the boring path markers of the past, these large solar rock spotlights are capable of bathing shrubs, trees, statues and more in a brilliant, incandescent-like glow every night.(By the way, the law that is requiring more efficient lighting was signed by President George W. Bush, a fellow Republican, not President Obama, the Democrat).When it comes to energy, I am trying to be a conservative, and that's not always easy in a 112-year-old home originally heated by chunks of coal in fireplaces.A few years ago, I tightened up the attic and had insulation blown in. And I had mostly converted to compact fluorescent light bulbs.This weekend, the old house was introduced to its first LED light bulbs — even more efficient that CFLs, with the ability for dimming and no mercury.We bought six — five 40 watt bulbs for a dining room chandelier. I had tried the CFLs but they burned out quickly and flickered strangely because the fixture was on a dimmer switch. The CFL light was also too harsh there.
The LED's are fantastic. Combined with a couple of candles, to further soften the mood, they will allow for romantic dinners once again — without as much guilt about lives or landscapes lost to coal mining. (Both types of resources, human and natural, are too valuable to waste.)Each of those cost $9.97 each. But, it seems I'll never have to replace them again.
We spent $25 on a 60 watt LED. That felt more like a stretch. But, it goes into a floor lamp where we had an incandescent bulb that put off so much heat (and wasted energy) that one could warm their hands after working outside in the winter with no gloves.It's not quite as bright as I'd like but will do for now.
The new lighting promises to save hundreds of dollars in LG&E bills over their lifetimes.And I love thinking how the workers who built our house in Clifton atop a limestone block foundation could never have dreamed of such technological wonders, just 20 years after Thomas Edison had begun to commercialize the incandescent electric light bulb.These replicate or nearby chargers can hurt your laptop. Constantly use real and authentic chargers to keep China Motion Sensor Lights Wholesalers laptop computer battery match and fine.Laptop Chargers Ireland ought to be capable of surviving in intense heat and stress. As growing competitors tends to make a man to perform 24x7, the chargers are being utilized the entire day. This makes the charger heated up. It has to capable of operating in that heat and pressure also.This looks like progress to me.Now, if I can only figure out those walls in the house with no insulation.With a strong family heritage of hard work and honest value, Arrow Furniture is dedicated to delivering the best to its furniture stores Toronto customers. Since 1969,If you run a business which is making the environment healthy, then you need to make sure, that Lighting Africa Wholesalers do it in the best way, not only to get more profits but also to conserve the environment. The best way to take your business to greater heights ad provide solar products to customers at lower prices than the competitor, then you need to look out for wholesale solar panel supplies. the company's commitment has been to make each customer's home look its best and now, Arrow Furniture is proud to celebrate more than 40 years of serving the Greater Toronto Area. Visit Arrow Furniture Review to learn more.

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