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Design and energy saving lamp

Building a lamp with energy saving bulbs demontrates that it is possible to create a nice looking lamp delivering a good an strong light while consuming 5 times less energy.

This model uses two bulbs in order to vary the light intensity. This is usally impossible with standard energy saving lamps. Indeed, most eco-bulbs including some new LED models are not dimmable.

This project is also a good opportunity to encourage families to adopt energy efficient lighting systems
Difficulty
Very easy
Duration
2h 30min
Rating
3/5
Price
~ 20 CHF
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Material
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Building
Drill with a 6mm bit a hole at the corner of each small wood square.   With a 6mm bit drill 4 holes at the four corners of the ... With a 10 mm bit drill two holes on each side of the electrical junction box as shown in the drawing.   Place the 4 small rectangles of wood to form a square.   Using wood glue, paste the 4 small wood squares at each corner ... Screw the small rods on the two light bulb sockets.   Connect the long eletric wire to one of the socket and the two 10cm ... With 2 small wood screws attach the junction box under the base, about 1 cm from the edge of the board just under the ... Following the illustration, connect the wires (including the 2 small 7 cm wires) using Wago connectors and switches. ... Pass the 4 threaded rods through the holes of the base and attach it using nuts. The rod should come out the other side ... Cut a 75x25cm piece of wrapping tissue paper.   Form a cylinder lengthwise by gluing the ends (1 cm overlapping).   ... Place the upper wood part on top by inserting the metal rods into the holes in the small squares (tap a bit if necessary). ...Stick this label between the two bulbs.
How to use
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Date24.04.2013
AuthorMartin
Organizationinfo-energie
TranslatorMartin
Final purposeProduce light or heat
FieldEnergy
Substainable development
Languageenglish
Licence