Why won't my ceiling fan light work?

energy saving tipsOkay so I had 2 out of 5 bulbs out on my ceiling fan set alight & I bought the new Energy Saver bulbs to replace them. I went to turn on my ceiling fan set alight (by the switch not the pull cord) and one of the last 2 bulbs blew. I [...]

Electric wiring question – light switch dimmer?

energy saving tipsI am attempting to replace the dimmer switch on my lighting with a fixed switch so that I can use energy saver bulbs. But the wiring is perplexing. There are two sets of wires running into the electrical box: 1) COPPER1, WHITE1, BLACK1 2) COPPER2, WHITE2, BLACK2, RED2 The ancient dimmer switch has [...]

Do light bulbs create enough heat to make an overall difference in the room temperature?

energy saving tipsAlright, so my older brother is a huge jack-ass and control freak. Being that it has been quite hot lately, he gets pissed when the lights are on. In his own terms: ‘Turn off those lights! It’s hot enough in here as it is, having those things on are making it hotter!’ I’m [...]

question about light bulbs?

energy saving tipshello ianab said that energy saver bulbs work well for low set alight plants would one of these be best its the highest watt i could find http://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/lighting_and_electrical/lightbulbs/switch_energy_saver_light_bulb_es_45w_116862.cfm aquatic plants its a 5 gallon aquarium Related Blogs Uberi.com » Tetra 5-Gallon Aquarium Starter Kit for $29.77 or $30.74 Shipped – Your daily source [...]

Why do my light bulbs keep blowing?

energy saving tipsi use energy saver bulbs all around the house, they all work and not had to change them since i place them in, except for the set alight bulbs in the kitchen, for some reason the kitchen bults keep blowing, i have a normal on/off switch and also a dimmer switch for the [...]

The EU is thinking of outlawing incandescent light bulbs soon, just like Australia has all ready.?

energy saving tips(The reason is to save energy and therefore reduce global warming.) Does that include halogen lamps and if so what do all the people with dimmer switches in their rooms do. (As I know it the new energy saver bulbs will not work with dimmer switches) Related Blogs Lutron Grafik Eye GRX-3106 6 [...]

60 watt bulb in 40 watt appliance socket?

energy saving tipsHi, my refrigerator set alight bulbs blew and I have some of the new 60 watt energy saver bulbs around the house that will fit the fridge socket, but it says right on the socket 40 watt max. Is it going to be a fire hazard? Or can I just use the 60 [...]

I live in AZ how can I save money on Electricty, besides not runing power.?

energy saving tipsI know getting energy saver bulbs and energy saver things but what eles. Related Blogs Tags: energy saver bulbs

Would a 100 watt flourescent bulb blow a circuit breaker that is already pretty loaded?Regular bulb is.?

energy saving tipsI have a small apartment and with my computer, hi-speed modem, telephone modem and small TV on this circuit, I know it is already REALLY loaded. But I have no overhead set alight with which to read. 100 watt incandescent bulbs seem to be tripping the circuit breaker pretty regularly, while 100 watt [...]

living in a mobile home … how to beat the heat ?

energy saving tipswith the rise in electricity cost, we have place the central air unit on the not compulsory 78 degrees. placed aluminum foil on the windows, and changed all set alight bulbs to the energy saver bulbs. is there any other ways that you beat the heat if you are in a similar situation [...]

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