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2011-03-05T05:21:38.280-08:00

I was considering the tools by extend to control devices that can be set to automatically switch off. A less worry if you forgot to switch off things.

if you buy a system to monitor your energy use, yo...

2009-12-19T00:43:48.279-08:00

if you buy a system to monitor your energy use, you must save at least this much in power to make it worthwhile, otherwise it's just an expensive experiment

Did you know that you can extend your AlertMe syst...

2009-12-11T23:06:24.701-08:00

Did you know that you can extend your AlertMe system to control devices in your home too? For example, add some SmartPlugs and when you go out, they can be set to automatically switch off. This takes the worry out of what you are consuming.

Well, apologies for the slight delay, but I now ha...

2009-12-11T06:48:21.418-08:00

Well, apologies for the slight delay, but I now have the figures! The AlertMe box consumes exactly 2W (my meter's display shows 2.0W). My BT Home Hub router consumes 7W, (or 5W with WiFi disabled overnight) so that's a tiny amount of power to leave permanently on to send the data.

Hi Drecos. Interesting questions. I haven't ...

2009-12-07T07:32:35.085-08:00

Hi Drecos.

Interesting questions. I haven't measured the power consumption of the hub yet, but I will do it later with my power meter. I would assume it is only 5W or less.

Broadband routers are usually between 5-10W, and the cost of leaving these running permanently for a whole year must be less than £10, which is a price worth paying for monitoring energy usage.

I guess it comes back to the same point I made in the blog post: if you buy a system to monitor your energy use, you must save at least this much in power to make it worthwhile, otherwise it's just an expensive experiment! I'll be sure to calculate how much the energy consumption is per year, and add that to the cost of the kit, plus the monthly charge! I would estimate this equates to £110, which is quite a lot of electricity to save!

I have a CurrentCost meter, and I've got throu...

2009-12-02T02:30:34.960-08:00

I have a CurrentCost meter, and I've got through the same steps.
I found out that I could save some energy on the end by disconnecting some stand-by equipments when I'm gone.

Just for curiosity: How much energy does the Hub consume? And in order for it to work we have also to leave the internet router always on! Does it compensate that?
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