Source: Bruce Snead, 785-532-6026, bsnead@k-state.edu
News release prepared by: Tyler Sharp, 785-532-2535, media@k-state.edu

Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010

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MANHATTAN -- It's a sign of the season.

Many residential neighborhoods are aglow with holiday lights of all shapes, sizes and colors. Inflatable holiday characters, like snowmen and Santas, and lighting displays decorate homes and yards, all to spread holiday cheer.

While the displays are merry, they also can increase 1xbet online casino consumption and electric bills. But a Kansas State University expert in residential 1xbet online casino says there are a few simple ways to limit holiday decoration 1xbet online casino consumption.

Bruce Snead, instructor for the Kansas Industrial Extension Service, suggests using fewer lights or non-electric displays as a first step toward remaining conscious of 1xbet online casino usage. Another method is using LED lights in place of traditional incandescent lighting.

"LED lights are far more 1xbet online casino efficient -- using up to 90 percent less 1xbet online casino -- and safer due to lower operating temperatures," he said.

When selecting the perfect inflatable representation of holiday spirit it’s important to consider how Frosty and Santa maintain their shape, Snead said. Those seemingly small factors can influence your holiday electric bill.

"If they only use a fan to inflate them one time then the 1xbet online casino use would be minimal. But if they require constant fan operation, the 1xbet online casino usage, which depends on size of the inflatable, could be significant," he said.

Minimizing 1xbet online casino consumption is an important consideration during the holiday season regardless of cost, according to Snead.

"By using less 1xbet online casino we reduce environmental impacts, keep 1xbet online casino costs down and demonstrate conservation to our neighbors and community," he said.