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In在…內 Part 2第2部分 we wrote about how the model we selected might not have been the best choice.我們寫了關於如何選定的模型，我們可能不會有最好的選擇。

They look great and very nice.看看他們的偉大和非常好的。 However, there was a question about the sufficiency of the amps for using the electric fan timer.不過，有一個問題得到足夠的安培使用電風扇計時器。 Yes, the packaging indicated 20 Amps and that it could be used for both lights and fans.是的，包裝表示二十〇安培而且它可用於兩個燈和電扇。

However, here is the real reason why we returned this type and exchanged for another.不過，這裡是真正的原因，我們回到這類型和交換為另一個。 This type uses electricity itself.這類型使用電力本身。 Not much, mind you.不多，請注意。 However, it uses electricity for the timer and the display.不過，它使用的電力計時器，並展示。

We decided that if our main reason for installing fan timers was to conserve electricity, why would be want to get one that itself consumed electricity?我們決定，如果我們的主要原因安裝風扇定時器是為了節約用電，為什麼會要得到一個本身消耗的電力呢？

So, we went with the more traditional spring based timer.所以，我們到與較為傳統的春季基於計時器。 This one consumes no electricity as the timer mechanism uses a spring inside the unit.此一消耗，沒有電，作為定時器的機制，使用一個春天在單位內。 We like that.我們喜歡這一點。 Very, shall we say, green .很，我們應說， 綠色 。

And, this model cost $5 less than the previous, more modern model.和，這種模式成本5元，較以前的，更現代的模型。 We like that as well.我們想，作為良好。 And, it came in three different colours.並且，它來在三個不同的顏色。 We chose the White face place as you can see above.我們選擇了白色，面對的地方，你可以在上面看到的。 It will fit right in amongst the other white light switches already installed.它會在適當的權利之一，其他的白色燈的開關已經安裝。

So, we had this more energy friendly model installed  and we have never looked back.因此，我們有這個更大的能量，友好的安裝和模型，我們從來不回頭看。 And, contrary to the type that I was used to in prior houses, these model is also very quiet.和，相反的類型，我被用來在以前的房子，這些模型也很安靜。 We like that too!我們想太多了！

There you have it.有你有。 No government grant or financial incentive.沒有政府補助或財政獎勵。 Just a simple energy conservation device that itself consumes no electricity, is less expensive that other models and will stop our bathroom fans from running for hours on end when I forget to return to turn it off.只是一個簡單的能源節約設備本身的消耗，沒有電，費用較低，其他模式，並會停止我們的浴室球迷從運行幾個小時就結束時，我忘記了返回關閉它。 Tomorrow, we will show you how this device looks in different types of electric wal switch settings in our home.明天，我們將告訴您如何看這個裝置在不同類型的電動沃爾瑪開關設置在我們的家。

We wrote last week our first article on我們寫信上週我們的第一條就 CFL light bulbs CFL的燈泡 and shared a very nice visually appealing and interactive web site called和共享了一個很好的視覺吸引力和互動的網站，所謂的 SpringLight CFL springlight CFL的 . 。 This web site had pictures of various rooms in a typical home and all the different areas where light bulbs tend to be used.本網站已圖片的各種客房在一個典型的家庭和所有不同的地方，燈泡，往往會被使用。

So, it got me thinking about what areas of our house contained incandescent (high energy usage) type of light bulbs that were candidates to be replaced.所以，讓我思考哪些地方我們的家中所載的白熾燈（高能源使用）類型的燈泡，當時的候選人予以更換。

I am all about saving money, as my financial background will attest.我的所有約節省金錢，正如我的金融背景的證明。

As well, I have children (early 20’s).以及，我有子女（ 20月初的） 。 I want their world and their (if we are so blessed) children to grow up in a world that does not have environmental issues because I was too near sighted and lazy to do at least simply things to reduce my home’s consumption of non-renewable resources like oil, natural gas, water and so on.我想他們的世界和他們的（如果我們如此有福）兒童成長起來的，在世界沒有環境問題，因為我當時太附近的短視和懶惰，這樣做至少有根本的東西，以減少我家的消費非可再生資源，如石油，天然氣，水等。

So, I walk around the house on the weekend.所以，我走動眾議院上週末。 And, look what I found.和，看看有什麼我發現。 The billiard table that my youngest daughter and her boyfriend had been using when he was over last weekend.台球桌上，我最小的女兒和她的男友一直在使用時，他是超過上週末。 What about it’s lights?怎麼樣，它的燈？

Geeeze, I never thought about those because I personally am a terrible billiard player (my wife’s father beat me 7 to 1 during the New Year holidays!) and I am sufficiently busy with the various home renovation and energy conservation projects around the house to have the luxury of time to play. geeeze ，我從來沒有想過這些，因為我個人很可怕的桌球室播放器（我的妻子的父親打我7至1月在農曆新年假期！ ）和我足夠的繁忙與各家庭裝修和節約能源的項目遍及內務有充裕的時間來發揮。

So, here is what I did.所以，這裡是我所做的。 I obtained 14 Watt CFL pot light type of energy saving light bulbs that have a 7 year warranty, are made Lead Free, and are to last 8,000 hours per the packaging (7 to 10 times the life of non-CFL bulbs). i獲得一四瓦特CFL的一鍋輕類型的節能燈泡，有七年保修，是導致免費的，而且是去年八○○○小時每包裝（ 7至10倍的生命，非CFL的燈泡） 。 I used them to replace the current very old bulbs in the lights over the pool table.  The picture above shows the 3 lights on the left with the old bulbs (which were very old….installed by the prior owner) while the 3 lights on the right are using these new CFL’s.我用他們，以取代目前很舊的燈泡，在燈光超過泳池表。圖片顯示，上述3個燈在左邊與舊燈泡（其中很舊的… … 。安裝前業主） ，而三燈就正確的使用這些新的CFL的的。

Notice in the picture above two things.公告中的圖片上述兩件事。 First, you can see the old light bulbs protruding from the lights on the left while you cannot in the lights on the right.首先，您可以看到舊燈泡伸出從燈在左邊，而你不能在燈光上的權利。 This means less glare for the player.這意味著減少眩光，為播放器。

Second, there was no reduction in clarity or brightness.第二，有沒有減少，清晰度或亮度。 And, as I have learned, this particular model is not the brightest of this particular brand line; rather, it was the middle of the brightness level called ‘Bright White’.此外，正如我了解，這個特定的模式是不是最亮的這一特定品牌線;相反，它是中東的亮度水平，所謂'光明的白' 。 The brighter level is called ‘Daylight’.光明水平，是所謂'日光' 。

This is an excellent, I think, area for CFL’s.這是一個很好的，我認為，面積為CFL的的。 As I have come to learn, CFL’s are the most beneficial if they are on for at least 15 minutes or so.正如我剛才來學習， CFL的的是最有利的，如果他們是在為至少15分鐘或如此。 The way I play these games go on for a long, long time.的方式我玩這些遊戲繼續下去，為一段很長的時間。

Over time and by using more CFL type of energy saving light bulbs in our home our electricity bill will continue to go down.隨著時間的推移和利用更多的CFL的類型的節能燈泡，在我們的家我們的電力條例草案將繼續下去。 Which my wallet will appreciate!我的錢包會明白！

Oh, and if our future grand children ever ask me “Grampa, what did you do to help conserve energy in the past?” I will be able to tell the truth that at least I tried to do my part, even if it was a little at a time.哦，如果我們未來的宏偉兒童以往任何時候都問我“ grampa ，什麼你做些什麼來幫助節約能源，在過去的呢？ ”我將能夠講真話，至少我試圖盡我的一部分，即使這是一個很少在一個時間。