Cool product: Save A Watt TV standby killer (from kill a watt makers)
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I had never heard of this, but it sounds like a good idea to me so I figured I'd post it up for you guys. I personally use my TV so little that the power strip stays unplugged for weeks at a time, but for those who use it more this could be a good energy saver. Its even pretty cheap too, only $18 on Amazon.
P3 - Save A Watt TV Standby Killer Quote:
Model:P4150 Input Voltage: 120 VAC 60 Hz Max power load: 1200W (10 Amps) Auto Switch Off: < 0.15 Amp Delay Switch Off: < 60 seconds Weight: 3.5 oz. http://ecorenovator.org/forum/attach...1&d=1381505363 http://ecorenovator.org/forum/attach...1&d=1381505363 |
Great idea!
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Have to break out the calculator to check ROI.
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I find it far less expensive to actually turn off the power strip. |
My parents TV, DVD player, VCR and digital converter box all together draw around 15 watts, so the ROI would be about one year, I have my stereo has a real switch in it that turns it off along with the DVD/CD player and my micro projector is on switch.
I wonder if you can turn the device on still without the remote and if you turn the TV off without the remote if it cuts the rest of the power. |
I just read through the manual and it looks like you can only turn it on with an IR remote. Turning it off seems to not be remote sensitive.
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OK, but what do I do with the satellite box? My Directv box, when turned completely off, requires a several minute turn on as it reacquires channels etc. Wife of ~ 35 years grumbles.
Maybe I need a new box as I am due for an upgrade (mine is 4-5 years old). Anyone have a newer Directv receiver that has a short turn on time? Steve |
You can run that on a separate outlet, or turn your TV on a few minutes ahead of time.
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