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Show Cross Currents Page 30 April 3, 1998 A new switch in lighting Saving energy while gaining convenience By James Dear Jim: It is a hassle fumbling for the laundry room or closet light switch with my arms full. Also, my kids are always leaving autolights on. Are there any matic light switches? Peg H. Dear Peg: I used to have the same problem as Dulley away without sacrificing security, install a new electronic timerlight switch. The best ones allow you to set different light schedules (six onoff times) for each day of the week. These also have built-i- n random lighting schedules for a true look. stay on for 12 seconds to 30 minutes after no motion is detected. Although all of these switches have electric eyes so that the lights do not all easy-to-inst- you when I came in from the garage with greasy hands from working on my car. Now I just walk past a special wall switch, and the kitchen lights come on. There are many new designs of sim- light switch devices avail- able at hardware stores. The electricity savings from not leaving the lights on longer than necessary pays back the cost of the switch. With absentminded kids, the savings are even greater. There are even new phone-i- n switches that allow you to turn on your slow cook-er, fan, lights, etc. from work. These are a real money saver if your schedule varies. You just plug it into the wall outlet and any telephone jack and then plug your appliances, lights, etc. into it. all The simplest switch device to operate at-ho- motlon begins to turn the light: The better models have built-i- n touch dimmers. Just push on the switch to dim the light. Others have touch dimmers that brighten the light in 20 percent steps each time you tap it. This is a great electricity saver because you do not always need bright light in your utility room, hall, closet lights automatically is socket, a motion-sensScrew the sensor into the light socket and then screw in the bulb. Open the door and the light comes on look. Mom, no hands! There are various light control options for the needs etc. of each room of your house. motion-sensing If you spend a lot of time Any of the wall switch designs will meet in a room in the evening, watching TV, reading, etc., install a light your laundry room needs, wall old switch and control that gradually brightens the lights Just remove the install the new one. as night falls. It senses and maintains a For kids rooms, install a model with preset brightness level in your room. To cut your electric bills when you are The best ones can an adjustable or off-dela- y. CELDIP AEUIQ) Write for (or instant download www.dulley.com) Update Bulletin No. 479 buyers guide of 12 automatic timer and appliance control switch, light manufacturers, design types, sensitivities, wattages ratings and convenience features. Please include $3 and a business-siz- e envelope. Send it to Cross James Dulley, Currents, 6906 self-addressed Royalgreen - 9 ' " ' : James Dulley holds a masters degree in business administration, industrial management, from the University of Cincinnati and is a doctoral candidate in technology at Harvard University. The Sensible Home, column is copyrighted Starcott Media Services and distributed of Cincinnati. (USE IHBIBAVS" o' vision & CONTACT LENS EXPRESS DISCOUNT EYEWEAR, EYEGLASS SERVICE .325-202-0i EVE Disposable Colored Includes: Contact lens exam, 6 pair (12 lenses) follow-u- p With purchase of Frame visits Starting at Eyeglass exam only. Does at 139 prescription only. exam, contact lenses and D follow-u- D Includes: Contact lens exam and 1 pair visibility tinted spherical contact lenses (2 lenses) visits Soft Daily Wear I D I . Hi QjQi Disposable Clear Includes: Contact lens exam for spherical contact visits lenses, 6 pair (12 lenses) and follow-u- p C.C. Some restrictions may apply. Coupon required at time of purchase. not include contact lens exam, WALK -- INS WELCOME! Clear CR39 Bifocals extra. Offer does not include eye exam. Doctor's prescription required. Some restrictions apply. Valid on same Astigmatism Includes: Contact lens p I and Lenses Regular Price and get Single Vision Plastic Lenses. Contact Lens Special and 1I 520 EAST MAIN Between Zia Sporting Goods & KFC Farmington, New Mexico (J13G03 4-- 3 j by I Buy frames D OH Drive, Cincinnati, 45244. to )3n? 303 j I |