The Government of the Russian Federation has some time ago headed for introduction introduction of new, more progressive equipment for economical electricity consumption. For the population it is expressed that full transition from glow lamps to energy saving lamps approaches. At the same time it is necessary to know that instructions for use of these devices differ. So, how it is correct to use energy saving lamps?
It is required to you
- - energy saving lamp;
- - lighting instrument.
Instruction
1. Upon purchase of lamp pay attention to where it has been made also on cost. Too cheap the Chinese products has to guard you - it, most likely, will have short life cycle and can even be hazardous to health. Therefore choose medium-priced products - it optimum will be suitable for use.
2. Also when choosing lamp examine record on packing about its type and power. It has to coincide with the fact that it is specified in the instruction to your lighting instrument. Similar lamps release various forms and the sizes, and not everyone will approach your chandelier or night lamp.
3. The chosen lamp has to correspond to the purpose. Do not choose too bright options for open lamps - it can damage to your sight. Also for lamps with motion sensors use only lamps with special marks in packing.
4. Having bought suitable lamp, twist it in the lamp. Be careful - if you press on lamp too strongly, it can burst. therefore you hold it not for glass, and for plastic part. Lighting instrument when replacing lamp has to be switched off.
5. If water has somehow got to lamp, replace it and do not use any more.
6. If the lamp burns dimly, try to tighten up it in the boss. If it does not help, the lamp needs to be replaced.
7. When replacing lamp pay attention that it cannot just be thrown out in refuse chute. Many similar devices comprise mercury particles which can damage as you, and the environment. It needs to be utilized. Some shops, for example, IKEA, offer similar services for those who have bought from them lamps. If you have bought products in other place, you can find the next to you point of utilization on the website Greenpeace. There the list of the organizations for the cities is given, you only need to find the next.