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The Brussels Post, 1976-11-10, Page 14Light paint finishes on both ceilings and walls will reflect the light and perhaps reduce the number of lamps you need, WARP & SPLIT I ARE GONE R enovations * Repairs * Additions We Can Help With a Low Cost Loan CLINTON COMMUNITY CREDIT. UNION ‘,?,/ Clinton Ontario illy , ,..~.444##•#444.~.~~4~4~.~44.4~~~•~44..~.~~,~~....44, Kinds of lighting make difference L "There's lots of electricity' white"), Cool white produces around. Surely this is one the most lumens, while kind of energy that I don't daylight is a softer light. Cool have to worry about saying." white also produces more -This is an all too common glare unless shaded. view. Turning out lights that Fluorescent lights are best aren't in use is definitely an used in work areas and in important energy saving, bathrooms, kitchens and You save electricity and in recreation rooms. • • many cases you also save the Whenever you leave a room I coal, oil or natural gas used at • be sure to turn off the lights the generating station. Even behind you, even if it's only hydro sites are now limited. for a short time. Developing future nuclear There's a general and hydro facilities will be misconception that leaving very expensive. lights on saves more elec- So, yes, turn out those tricity than turning them off lights. Incandescent: This is and then on again. Not true! the familiar light bulb found There's a momentary surge in most homes. Light r is of power when a light is produced by heating a tiny turned on, but it's equal to filament until it glows. only a second or two of Unfortunately it produces lighting time, much more heat than light How much light do you about 95 percent heat and 5 really need? Try putting percent light. This heat is lower wattage bulbs in usually wasted because it's hallways, basemen cs , generated at the wrong place. bedrooms and wherever close It's easy to be confused by work-is not done. all the different incandescent For reading, sewing, lamps on the market — cooking, games or hobbies, general service, eye saver, use good localized lighting shadow ban, extended ser- from lamps or specially in- vice. stalled fixtures: The most energy-efficient When you're renovating or is the -general service which installing new lighting, try gives the most light fluorescent fixtures. They're (measured in "lumens") for much more efficient. the watts consumed. A barely visible ac- Strange as it may seem, cumulation of dust will lower one lamp of higher wattage the lighting level. And may will give more light than the cause you to turn on more same wattage from two lights. Dust lamps regularly. smaller lamps. Example: one Think about a dimmer for 100-watt lamp will give more the dining room. You'll be light than two 60-watt lamps able to turn the lights down (1740 vs. 1720 lumens). low for a romantic touch, Most fluorescent lights are especially if you have candles found in offices and schools, on the table. however they can bring The ideal shade is white or important energy-savings to near - white and conceals the the home as well, lamp bulb, both when you are Fluorescent lighting is over standing and sitting. The 5 times as efficient as in- shade should be dense enough candescent lighting. It to keep the bulb from glaring produces about 30 percent through (but not opaque)- and light and 70 percent heat. should reflect the light. The Fluorescent lighting can light should be sent upwards also be confusing. There are •as well as downwards, with two main types on the the shade wide enough at the market: "cool white" and) bottom to spread light over a "daylight" (or "warm fairly wide area. little more, k6ep in mind that a long-life lamp produces lower lumens than an equivalent wattage general (Continued on. Page lei 4########.04444#44414~~4sive#####6.#44Y/444,4 Need Help With Your We can expertly strip and refinish your heirlooms and found treasures with6ut I warp and split with 0 revolutionary new proces • VXLVET TPZ1C' 0% 64 introductory offer on our new stripping process Hwy:. 83 aCititt fit,* AOMe .sgnt • . tlettit 11$70111.6t. OWNED 10,1648 AND 'OPERATED BY EUROPEAN -TRAINED CRAFTSMAN . WITH 24 YEARS, EXPERIENCE IN FURNITURE 'RESTORING Mill MN'Ma HOUSE PLANT HELPERS Special Soils & Pots FERTILIZER PEAT MOSS & TOOLS FALL BULBS ARE GOING FAST! 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