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Electricity Saving Tips<\/h1><\/div>
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\u00a0\"pc\"<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Always remember to switch off your television set on the TV itself and NOT on the remote<\/li>\n
  • Do not leave your cell phone charger in the circuit if not in use<\/li>\n
  • Unplug your laptop before going to bed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"fridge\"<\/td>\n\n
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  • Open refrigerator\/ freezer doors only when necessary<\/li>\n
  • Ensure that door seals are intact<\/li>\n
  • Switch off the fridge when it is empty or when going on holiday<\/li>\n
  • Let hot food cool down before placing it in the refrigerator<\/li>\n
  • De-ice the freezer regularly<\/li>\n
  • Leave space between items on shelves, this allows cool air to circulate more easily<\/li>\n
  • Keep freezers frost free will save you power and money<\/li>\n
  • Do not overstock your free \u2013 it blocks air flow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"bulb\"<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Replace conventional bulbs with Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulbs were possible<\/li>\n
  • Always switch off lights when they are not needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0\"iron\"<\/td>\n\n
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  • Use a thermostatically controlled iron that switches itself off when the correct temperature is reached<\/li>\n
  • Switch an iron off once it has reached the correct temperature and complete the ironing on stored energy<\/li>\n
  • Use distilled water in steam irons<\/li>\n
  • Do NOT iron on soaking wet clothes<\/li>\n
  • Do not leave the iron on if you are not using it at that time<\/li>\n
  • Iron low temperature fabrics first to reduce warm-up time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"prepaid\"<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Be in control of your electricity consumption<\/li>\n
  • Lower rates<\/li>\n
  • No electricity bills<\/li>\n
  • No electricity disconnection<\/li>\n
  • You know exactly how much electricity you are using on pre-paid therefore no surprises at the end of the month<\/li>\n
  • Free installation of pre-paid meters for 20amp and 30amp consumption<\/li>\n
  • No monthly basic charges on electricity<\/li>\n
  • Electricity is available to buy 24\/7<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0\"kettle\"<\/td>\n\n
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  • Only boil the amount of water that you need<\/li>\n
  • Keep your kettle\u2019s element clean of chlorine build up, by boiling vinegar diluted in water atleast once a month<\/li>\n
  • Use a flask to keep your water hot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0\"washinmachine\"<\/td>\n\n
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  • Soak your clothes first<\/li>\n
  • Use cold water supply<\/li>\n
  • Run the machine only when there is a full load<\/li>\n
  • Do not over-wash clothes<\/li>\n
  • Clothes that need a light cleaning don\u2019t need to be washed as long as dirty work clothes<\/li>\n
  • Use the proper setting for the type of clothes you\u2019re washing<\/li>\n
  • If they are delicate or knit, use the setting offered rather than the \u201cregular\u201d setting. This will use less energy and the clothes will last longer<\/li>\n
  • Locate your washing machine as close to the water tank as possible. The shorter distance, the less amount of heat loss in the pipes<\/li>\n
  • Don\u2019t put in more laundry detergent than you need<\/li>\n
  • A front loader washing machine uses less water and cost less to operate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0\"stove\"<\/td>\n\n
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  • Use a pressure cooker when preparing food that normally takes a long time to cook<\/li>\n
  • Consider buying a stove with a convection oven<\/li>\n
  • Use the right size pot for the right size stove plate<\/li>\n
  • Use cooking utensils with flat bottoms and tight covers<\/li>\n
  • Don\u2019t use a stove to light a cigarette<\/li>\n
  • Never use the stove or hot plate as heaters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0\"geyser\"<\/td>\n\n
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  • A geyser accounts for up to 40% of your electricity bill<\/li>\n
  • Ensure that your thermostat is set to no more than 55 Degrees Celsius<\/li>\n
  • Wrapping your geyser in an insulating blanket can cut power consumption by half<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0\"heater\"<\/td>\n\n
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  • Electric heaters that are controlled by thermostats are more energy efficient<\/li>\n
  • Oil filled heaters are the safest<\/li>\n
  • Only heat rooms that are occupied<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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