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1. Choosing Appliances
" Ignore all numbers except the wattage rating. It shows how much energy (measured in kilowatt hours) is consumed in one hour of operation.
http://www.fun-home-projects.com/energy_savings/​choosing_appliances.html

2. Types Of Lighting
Strange as it may seem, one lamp of higher wattage will give more light than the same wattage from two smaller lamps.
http://www.fun-home-projects.com/energy_savings/​lighting/​types_of_lighting.html

3. Saving Tips
How much light do you really need? Try putting lower wattage bulbs in hallways, basements, bedrooms and wherever close work is not done.
http://www.fun-home-projects.com/energy_savings/​lighting/​saving_tips.html

4. Solid - State Devices
Occasionally the problem will involve more sophisticated troubleshooting techniques which require test instruments capable of measuring wattage, voltage, and resistance.
http://www.fun-home-projects.com/electrical_projects/​tools/​solid_state_devices.html

5. AC Wattmeter
Along with voltage, current and resistance readings, one of the best indications of an appliance's performance is its wattage.
http://www.fun-home-projects.com/electrical_projects/​tools/​ac_wattmeter.html

6. Hair Curlers
The wattage must be between 375 and 420W when plugged into a 120V ac power source. The thermostat must cycle with the first cycle taking place within 4 minutes after the switch is turned on.
http://www.fun-home-projects.com/electrical_projects/​repairs/​hair_curlers.html

7. Floor Polishers
The wattage should not be greater than 204W at 120V. The amperage input should not be greater than 1.
http://www.fun-home-projects.com/electrical_projects/​repairs/​floor_polishers.html

8. Vacuum Cleaners
The wattage must be a maximum of 700W on the hose setting and 450W on the rug setpng. The canister-type cleaner is little more than a small tank-type cleaner with an armature-mounted fan used to create the airflow necessary for suction.
http://www.fun-home-projects.com/electrical_projects/​repairs/​vacuum_cleaners.html

9. Window Fans
Check the wattage with the unit plugged into 120V ac outlet. The fan should start from a horizontal position when plugged into a 103V power supply.
http://www.fun-home-projects.com/electrical_projects/​repairs/​window_fans.html

10. Reflecting Heaters
Instead of increasing power consumption by using a heater of higher wattage, or increasing the number of heaters, just increase the area of the radiating surface.
http://www.fun-home-projects.com/hobbies/​gardening/​greenhouses/​reflecting_heaters.html

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