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Last year I posted about product called TED 1000, by The Energy Detective. It’s a power monitoring device that saved me $50 the first month of use. Blueline Innovations has released similar device called the PowerCost Monitor. The PowerCost Monitor is a wireless device rather than wired like the TED and is about the size of a small digital clock which displays realtime power information. The system includes a sensor unit which attaches to the power meter itself.
The PowerCost Monitor sells for $150 which is about the same price as a TED 1000 ($144). I still prefer the TED 1000 because it can be hooked up to a computer or home automation system but don’t let that stop you from purchasing a PowerCost Monitor because whatever we can do to reduce power usage is good for everyone!
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Have you tried the Brultech ECM-1220? It seems like a close competitor to TED, except it doesn't use PLC to send data to the display unit and PC. I heard that the TED could interfere with X-10 signals, but I found out about it after I ordered a TED. Will try it out and see!
Have you tried the Brultech ECM-1220? It seems like a close competitor to TED, except it doesn't use PLC to send data to the display unit and PC. I heard that the TED could interfere with X-10 signals, but I found out about it after I ordered a TED. Will try it out and see!
Have you tried the Brultech ECM-1220? It seems like a close competitor to TED, except it doesn't use PLC to send data to the display unit and PC. I heard that the TED could interfere with X-10 signals, but I found out about it after I ordered a TED. Will try it out and see!