Questions concerning the production or use of electricity in a sustainable way.
Questions tagged [electricity]
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What types of plugged in electronics use energy even when turned off?
I just need some convincing before I start unplugging everything. I kind of assumed that USB type computer, phone, or printer chargers would use electricity. And obviously my computer, sound system, and modem/router do. I can't imagine the lamps,…
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Washing on delicate or permanent press...is this more sustainable and also gets your clothes clean?
Is it more sustainable to do your wash using the delicate or permanent press modes?
I can tell from observing the different kind of washes is that the machine spins less and spins more gently.
If so, will your clothes still be just as clean? Do…
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Is leaving an electric oven on to heat bad for the oven?
We leave our oven on with door open to heat our trailer Will that cause the ovens thermostat go out it's an electric stove with four burners to boil water also for heat.
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How can I measure the total home electricity consumption with a high temporal resolution in Germany?
In order to save energy and to investigate the benefits of a balcony solar array (300W), I am trying to find out my total electricity consumption with low latency and high temporal resolution. Currently, I know my electricity consumption on a…
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Are pure or modified sine inverters different?
Just starting my power closet to power my off grid mobile home
I've come to question everyone that I belive would know with no concrete answer
Is there a difference between using a modified sine or pure sine inverter?
Damnitdog
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Office building electricity use
A typical office lease says the tenant has 1.5 watts of electricity to use per sq.ft. for lighting and 3.5 watts of electricity per sq.ft to use for computers etc. anything over this they say extra for via sub meter. How do I calculate what the…
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