[Greenbuilding] Doorbell options

[Gennaro Brooks-Church - Eco Brooklyn]

A dog?
Gennaro Brooks-Church
Director, Eco Brooklyn Inc.
Cell: 1 347 244 3016 USA
www.EcoBrooklyn.com
22 2nd St; Brooklyn, NY 11231


On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 6:15 PM,  <molasses at q.com> wrote:
> I like the kind of doorbell that uses a big brass thingy to bang against the
> door loudly.
>
> ________________________________
> From: "David Wentling" <dpwentling at ymail.com>
> To: "Green Building" <greenbuilding at lists.bioenergylists.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 3:04:57 PM
> Subject: [Greenbuilding] Doorbell options
>
>
> Working with client to reduce electrical loads before they consider
> installing a PV system.
>
> We have done many things, including lighting reduction, smart outlets,
> Energy Star appliances, change from desktop to laptop computers (including
> sleep mode settings), occupant sensors on certain lights, and removal of
> clock radios that were never listen to.
>
> Now they are looking at transformers and doorbells. We have had limited
> success with wireless units. Interference or corrosion issues have been some
> problems.
>
> Is there anyone on the list, that had good stories with alternatives?
>
> Any experience with rechargeable batteries? I have been following the thread
> on recharging alkaline batteries with interest.
>
> David Wentling
> ConservFirst.com
>
>
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