Re: PV: Re: GBlist: Dubya-nomics 2001

[Thomas M Hughes-Lampros <tlampros@UDel.Edu>]

Greetings,

Any opinions of the "motor optimizer" circuits that plug in between your
refrigerator and wall outlet?  I've heard they reduce load on the
compressor and the frig actually runs quieter.

Tom Hughes-Lampros			tlampros@udel.edu
Institute of Energy Conversion		tel: 302.831.3523
University of Delaware			fax: 302.831.6226
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On Wed, 17 Jan 2001, RET John wrote:

> on 1/17/01 11:24, deumling@socrates.Berkeley.EDU at
> deumling@socrates.Berkeley.EDU wrote:
>
> > Saving energy in households can be easy, cheap, and fun, but unqualified
> > refrigerator replacements are, unfortunately, in my opinion the wrong
> > place to start.
>
> Wednesday, January 17, 2001 11:41
>
> You may have a point Reuben ! The simplest place to start with energy
> efficiency is the old tried and true Edison light buld (lamp). Replace with
> compact florescents lamps AND fixtures, daylighting, or solar powered
> lighting! After all, most houses have a boatload of inefficient lighting!
> And lighting is something we use consitently once the old solar furance
> disappears below the horizon!
>
> I changed to compact florescent lighing in 1995 and still have not replaced
> one bulb since. I put the dates on the bases of the bulbs so I know how old
> they really are! I get a kick out of being at someones house and a light
> bulb burns out.
>
> --
> Sincerely,
>
> John
>
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