Post by Bonobo on Oct 16, 2015 20:40:59 GMT 1
That saying functions in the Polish culture.
Example: a few months ago they installed motion-activated light switches on all storeys of my apartment block. Before, when you turned on the light on your storey or on the ground floor, all other storeys were lit too. What a waste of energy.
However, this newest improvement has its drawbacks, too. The system is off during the day hours. Simply speaking, you can`t switch on the lights, even if it is dark in the staircase, e.g., due to a storm outside, from morning till late afternoon. Crazy.
Secondly, coming back home in the evening, I usually prefer to walk up to the 4th floor than go by elevator. I didn`t switch on the lights because street lamps` light through the windows was enough to show me the way. Now, when I climb up the stairs, the staircase lights are activated on the floors I pass. What a waste of energy.
Example: a few months ago they installed motion-activated light switches on all storeys of my apartment block. Before, when you turned on the light on your storey or on the ground floor, all other storeys were lit too. What a waste of energy.
However, this newest improvement has its drawbacks, too. The system is off during the day hours. Simply speaking, you can`t switch on the lights, even if it is dark in the staircase, e.g., due to a storm outside, from morning till late afternoon. Crazy.
Secondly, coming back home in the evening, I usually prefer to walk up to the 4th floor than go by elevator. I didn`t switch on the lights because street lamps` light through the windows was enough to show me the way. Now, when I climb up the stairs, the staircase lights are activated on the floors I pass. What a waste of energy.
