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donnabates
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 Posted - 07/31/2015 : 04:30:12 AM
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Power consumed at a commercial garage is usually high. Sometimes the bills freaks me. I’m trying hard to reduce the power consumption but not very effective. I plan to reshape my garage storage[/url] so that more natural light can pass through reducing the power consumption considerably. I am thinking of reshaping the interior and exterior of the garage to give it a fresh look by hiring a interior designing company. I doubt that whether it is a good idea or not. Looking forward to your suggestions. Thank you!
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stusviews
Advanced Member
USA
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Posted - 07/31/2015 : 2:09:52 PM
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Increasing natural light will certainly save on lighting energy. But, if it's a commercial garage, then it's unlikely that lighting is a major source of power consumed.
What other electrical devices are used in the garage? |
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yogasystems
Starting Member
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Posted - 08/03/2015 : 12:14:09 AM
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| Maybe you can share us the details of the garage (size, materials, and possibly the bills!) |
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AmyRivera
Starting Member
USA
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Posted - 01/05/2016 : 11:45:18 PM
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| Hi there, I agree that natural lighting will help you or try out big ceiling light. |
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EVIL Teken
Advanced Member
Canada
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Posted - 01/06/2016 : 09:11:31 AM
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As others have stated there are many things that impact the energy bill and in no specific order: Insulation, Air Exchange per hours, HVAC efficency, lighting, and any other high amperage devices being used.
If this is a automotive shop its not like you can turn off the compressor when its under use. The only recourse is to increase the size of the holding tank which will reduce the amount of on time. If (Human) wants to stay toasty warm at 75'F during the dead of winter and the GDO bay doors are constantly being open.
There isn't anything you can do besides hurry the guy who's driving the car into the shop to move as quick as possible.
But as I stated up top this basic scenario impacts air exchanges per hour. You simply can't expect your heating bill to be low if a busy place of business is always opening / closing the bay doors.
The list is endless but the basics have been provided which anyone should really consider. |
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KennethMan
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USA
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Posted - 04/12/2016 : 01:28:18 AM
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| Decrease the standby power consumption of the other components in the appliance. Because the standby power consumption of the low-voltage power supply is proportional to the amount of power it supplies at any given moment, decreasing the power it provides to the other standby components decreases its own standby losses as well. |
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Kyile Rey
Junior Member
Canada
34 Posts |
Posted - 06/03/2016 : 04:23:47 AM
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| using natural lights is great idea |
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Kyile Rey
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Canada
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Chazbot
Starting Member
USA
1 Posts |
Posted - 09/20/2016 : 12:38:15 PM
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http://www.ecoairanywhere.com/files/117184818.pdf
If you are exchanging air in a working garage you will likely benefit from one of these. At the correct size you will recover 70-90% of the energy of the exchange between incoming and outgoing air. A slight positive pressure in the building overall and eliminate the drafts you will notice the energy savings. |
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sym420
Starting Member
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Posted - 02/17/2017 : 05:46:41 AM
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| I use natural light in my garage after i replaced my florecent lights and the lighting makes a huge difference. It looks like a whole new garage and much more brigther than before. |
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wickrush
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affordablewindowsofaz12
Starting Member
8 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2017 : 9:18:56 PM
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| My suggestions is to go for energy efficient windows like Double-Hung or Casement windows which is the perfect option to let go the air and light into your garage. |
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ayazfudugo1
Starting Member
USA
14 Posts |
Posted - 11/23/2017 : 8:54:44 PM
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| If you want to reduce power consumption at garage then use alternative sources of energy saving and power. The best way to save energy is to contact energy consultants they suggest you the method how to save energy and reduce power consumption. |
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jetfulfilled
Average Member
Philippines
111 Posts |
Posted - 11/27/2017 : 11:35:07 PM
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| Natural light coming from the outside will save power costs. |
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krystians
Starting Member
1 Posts |
Posted - 12/10/2017 : 2:08:13 PM
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Hi , I was looking for a cheap and DIY way to reduce power consumption .
I had some ideas changing bulbs to LEDs but that was still not enough.
I was searching internet to find something interesting and guess what ...
I found it. You can find many good ideas and ideal solutions on
https://www.smarthomegeeks.co.uk/
You should check this out, I am sure this will help.
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Autonow
Average Member
USA
106 Posts |
Posted - 08/09/2018 : 11:42:19 AM
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Other than all the above suggestions...
I had a customer with several large power hogs to the point if he turned them all on at once he would exceed hes electrical service supply.
We installed some current alarms on his electrical system to alert him is the power exceeded a certain level. It helped stopped tripping breakers and made him ore aware of his electrical use. |
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MichaelCarter259
Average Member
USA
65 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2018 : 04:19:19 AM
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| One time investment use solar panel than u will get rid of bills. |
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Amanda Gil
Junior Member
USA
30 Posts |
Posted - 05/20/2019 : 07:55:49 AM
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| Natural lighting is of course very good. But you did not think to install a light bulb? They shine very well, but at the same time they consume little electricity. |
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talkbusiness360
Starting Member
USA
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Posted - 06/10/2019 : 05:28:15 AM
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| For Making Your Garage More Efficient. Seal the Doors. The connecting door between the garage and the main house can be a big energy drain. Insulate the Garage Walls. Insulate Your Garage Door. Insulate Outlets and Light Switches. Insulate Your Windows. Caulk Cracks in the Walls and Floor. Insulate the Concrete Floor. |
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jack_summers
Starting Member
USA
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Posted - 06/18/2019 : 7:43:39 PM
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What I find funny is that so many people install insulated garage doors, but yet the walls & attic space above them aren't.
The best system IMO is a detached garage with a covered walkway, which will not only help eliminate numerous screw-ups, but worries & issues with CO poisoning.
Solatube (and others) are great for garage lighting. |
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Austin Butler
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Posted - 11/21/2021 : 10:59:21 PM
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Using natural light during the day is a good option to cut energy costs; in the garage, opening the door will light up the space perfectly. Alternatively, think about replacing traditional incandescent lighting with compact fluorescent bulbs or light-emitting diodes (LEDs).
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effiworkx
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Posted - 11/29/2021 : 03:14:38 AM
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If it is only the lighting, you should try to swap to energy efficient bulbs, for example https://www.effiworkx.com/calculators/electricity-calculators/led-bulb/. But lighting may not be what is causing the high power consumption... you should keep an eye on the electricity meter and find out what is consuming the most of the electricity and when, https://www.effiworkx.com/blog/what-is-a-kilowatt-hour-kwh/quote:
Originally posted by donnabates
Power consumed at a commercial garage is usually high. Sometimes the bills freaks me. I�m trying hard to reduce the power consumption but not very effective. I plan to reshape my garage storage[/url] so that more natural light can pass through reducing the power consumption considerably. I am thinking of reshaping the interior and exterior of the garage to give it a fresh look by hiring a interior designing company. I doubt that whether it is a good idea or not. Looking forward to your suggestions. Thank you!
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How to reduce power consumption at garage ?
