I have one of these and it has helped cut back my energy use. For example, I found that a power strip with PS3,TV,DVD,and an audio receiver with all components turned OFF (which these days means in standby mode) was drawing 80 watts, 24 hrs/day. Just flipping the switch on the power strip should save about 60 kWh/month.
Keep in mind it is not capable of measuring the big energy hogs (furnace, washer, dryer) because it is only rated for 120-V. I am still glad I bought it.
Thanks Steve for that comment. That is exactly the kind of use I can see for it. I can think of some components in my house that run all day every day and probably draw a lot more power than I think.
Thanks Steve for you input on the Kill a Watt. It’s great to hear that you are saving a good amount of energy per month and probably cutting the cost of your electricity bill. I looked on the company website and it doesn’t show a model that can handle more than 120V. At least it can handle most smaller devices in the household.
I’ve had one of these for the past 6 months, and it works great. From what I’ve read, it’s not entirely accurate, but it’s accurate enough IMO for consumer use.
I’ve found far more than $20 worth of power leechers by purchasing this device.
Love these, but not only for what they do. Availability of these kinds of devices to consumers should pressure manufacturers to reduce the draw of their devices when they are not in use.
Hopefully someone is posting some of the results of their measurements,
I have one of these and it has helped cut back my energy use. For example, I found that a power strip with PS3,TV,DVD,and an audio receiver with all components turned OFF (which these days means in standby mode) was drawing 80 watts, 24 hrs/day. Just flipping the switch on the power strip should save about 60 kWh/month.
Keep in mind it is not capable of measuring the big energy hogs (furnace, washer, dryer) because it is only rated for 120-V. I am still glad I bought it.
Thanks Steve for that comment. That is exactly the kind of use I can see for it. I can think of some components in my house that run all day every day and probably draw a lot more power than I think.
Thanks Steve for you input on the Kill a Watt. It’s great to hear that you are saving a good amount of energy per month and probably cutting the cost of your electricity bill. I looked on the company website and it doesn’t show a model that can handle more than 120V. At least it can handle most smaller devices in the household.
I’ve had one of these for the past 6 months, and it works great. From what I’ve read, it’s not entirely accurate, but it’s accurate enough IMO for consumer use.
I’ve found far more than $20 worth of power leechers by purchasing this device.
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Love these, but not only for what they do. Availability of these kinds of devices to consumers should pressure manufacturers to reduce the draw of their devices when they are not in use.
Hopefully someone is posting some of the results of their measurements,
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