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Energy-saving lighting and health
A low power consumption is not the only criterion
Everyone wants to make an active contribution to climate protection and save energy. To achieve this goal, we can use energy saving devices and energy-saving bulbs in the household. But a low power consumption is not the only criterion when we select an appropriate lighting. Scientific studies have confirmed the importance of natural light to our health now detected. Daylight is optimal for our well-being. It has a harmonious color spectrum (red, green, blue) and a low UV component. The conventional light bulb came the natural color spectrum very close. Only the red component was somewhat increased. Even the light from halogen lamps largely corresponds to the natural spectrum. Another advantage of conventional light bulbs and halogen bulbs is a uniform flicker of 100 Hertz and a small proportion of flickering light.
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Wood preservation glaze as allergens suspected
Reduce electromagnetic pollution in the office
Do research carefully before painting a room
Checklist for “second-hand” homes
Young families often have too little capital to build a new home. Alternatively, see the potential homeowners to the market for second-hand houses or apartments. In the assessment of “used” caution is advised. It may occur many problems that are not recognized at first sight by the laity.
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Rapex report warns of hazardous products
Which components affect our indoor climate
Introduction – The climatology is one of the most difficult areas of science. Air, temperature and electric climate influence each other more or less – and these factors are in turn influenced indoors of building materials, construction and electrical installation. Although cooperating the individual components of indoor climate, it will be discussed for better presentation separately. Now read which components affect our indoor climate.
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