How to save electricity during winter – energy expert
Energy expert Ted Blom joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to share tips on how to maximise electricity during winter.
Are you wondering why your electricity is running out so quickly during the start of winter?
Energy expert Ted Blom joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to share tips on how to maximise on saving electricity during winter. Blom is a senior energy and mining and commodities strategist and tactician.
There are many ways to save electricity in the household and Blom touched on a few of the solutions.
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Blom says: "The cost under Eskom is going to double and double again in the next five years. The best way is to get off the grid. The heating of your home uses a lot of electricity. A normal two bar heater uses 2,000 watts per hour. I would recommend people sort out their solar water geysers. Electric blankets do not use that much electricity. Except when you sleep with it on."
Heaviest to lightest consumption in your home:
5. Home heating and cooling - Underfloor heating, aircon, heaters (approximately 2Kw/h)
4. Geyser (2-3 Kw/h intermitted)
3. Pool motor (2-3 Kw/h timer)
2. Laundy items - Tumble dryer, washing machine (1-2Kw/h) weekly
1. Kitchen appliances - Stove, oven, dishwasher, kettle (1-2 Kw/h) short bursts
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Ted Blom advises listeners to contact The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) should you have any queries.
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