The rise in average residential energy bills to just over 1,000 a year has made people more energy aware, but only when it comes to buying obviously power-hungry devices such as fridges and freezers, according to Ofcom.Almost three quarters of Britons, when quizzed by the regulator, classed themselves as caring about the environment, and more than half said they had compared the green credentials of white goods before making a purchase. But only 39% of people think about the environmental impact of a new TV, DVD player or computer.

When they get it home, meanwhile, most people leave their new kit switched on all the time, unnecessarily wasting electricity. Three quarters of people rarely switch off their set-top box, according to Ofcom, and that figure jumps to 83% for owners of a wireless home network. Plasma screens are particularly power hungry, according to the regulator, with the average set using three times the power of a normal TV when in use, and twice the power when left on standby. The average satellite set-top box gobbles up four and a half times the power of a flatscreen LCD television in the same state. Even a Freeview box uses twice the power of a flatscreen TV when left on standby.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Conversion plugs for foreign appliances

A fire investigation was carried out by two Fife Fire and Rescue Service officers. After eliminating all other possibilities and tracing the pattern of fire spread to its source, it was determined that the most probable cause of fire was overheating or arcing of the European 2-pin plug connected to the water heating element, leading to heating and ignition of the plastic body of the cable reel. Although the other 2-pin plug had not overheated, examination indicated that it had been damaged, most probably by forcing it into the socket. Given this it would be reasonable to assume that the plug that caused the fire was also misused. The farm owner had a policy of allowing personal electrical items, but they had to be fitted with UK plugs or used with an adaptor.

To help avoid such incidents, we are supplying thousands of conversion plugs free of charge to Fire & Rescue Services across the UK, for them to give out when, during their home safety checks, they come across cases of foreign plugs being misused.We have also produced guidance on how to convert foreign electrical appliances for safe use in the UK, and supplied copies to Fire & Rescue Services around the UK.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Instruction of Indoor Air Cleaner

The product adopts the most advanced new technology of environmental protection in the world??take nanometer photocatalyst for the core, combining with coupling technology of activated oxygen and nanometer photocatalyst, activated carbon, HEPA dust removing technology and negative ion refresher technology. It has strong functions of removing dust, eliminating odors, disinfection, sterilization, disposing harm gas etc to purify the air. It has peculiar effect to ammonia, benzene, rheum virus, acarid and formaldehyde released by room fitments. The product is a kind of new type air purifier; it has witty design, complete functions, and high efficiency, and is easy to operate. The quality of indoor air can be improved quickly and you will have a feeling like bathing in the fresh nature. The product has the characters of high efficiency, low noise, and environmental protection. The design combines integer with part, it assists with microcomputer telecontrol and can attach the world tide. Our product is your best choice. Thank you very much for your attention to our product. Please read the specification carefully first before using it. Hence you could know more about our products and operate it correctly.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
How do Ultrasonic Cleaners work?

An ultrasonic cleaner is a metal container that has ceramic piezo transducers attached to the side or the bottom of the tank. These transducers convert one form of energy to another. They also change size when an electrical signal excites it. When the transducer is excited it increases in size and causes the side or the bottom of the container to move.

Make sure you always use a basket to clean your items. Never put them on the bottom without one. Choose the right type of ultrasonic cleaner. There are many types out there. They can range from jewelry cleaners to laboratory equipment. Find the right ultrasonic cleaner solution before you begin. You can choose from general purpose solutions, industrial strength solutions, electronic solutions, and many others. Many ultrasonic cleaners should be used with water. When cleaning circuit boards, distilled or dionized water should be used. But if you’re using the cleaner for other applications, like dentistry, tap water is fine. Used water or cleaner solution should be treated with 10% bleach before being disposed. Check out All-Spec’s collection of Branson ultrasonic products here.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Houseneeds.com Reports ‘Shocking’ Rise in Electric Heater Sales

Houseneeds has been selling electric products produced by companies like Qmark, Stiebel Eltron, Myson, Applied Electronics, Eco-Heater, Warmly yours, and Electro Boiler for the past 8 years. Electric Products like: Baseboards; Portable Plug-in Space Heaters; Toe Kick Space Heaters; European style Radiators and Towel Warmers; Wall Heaters; Radiant Floor systems—even Tankless Water Heaters and Boilers are selling faster than ever in Houseneeds’s history.

With the current state of the economy, many Americans cannot afford to think long term. Electrical heat sources maybe a stop gap option that homeowners can use to survive one heating season at a time. “I can’t afford a pellet stove,” said Montpelier, VT resident Mike Rock, “I can afford to put an electric Eco-heater on the wall in each room. Even if I only turn them on during the cold spells, that might get me through the winter with only 1 or 2 refills on my tank and that might just might make all the difference.” . Meeting homeowners’ needs has been the Houseneeds.com mission the last 8 years and the rising price of energy has only made them more determined to help balance home heating costs.