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Forum: Conservation 12-13-21, 03:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 99,213
Posted By Wanna Beco
If anyone is interested this is the cheapest I...

If anyone is interested this is the cheapest I can remember the sense being and it is less than I paid. (it's 233 buck today) well worth it and there are no continuing costs.
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Forum: Conservation 11-25-21, 11:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 99,213
Posted By Wanna Beco
It has its own software in the app store and the...

It has its own software in the app store and the web interface. From the web interface as well. In the web interface, you can download all kinds of data in a .csv file.
Forum: Conservation 08-30-21, 12:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 99,213
Posted By Wanna Beco
The sense energy monitor is on sale. This is the...

The sense energy monitor is on sale. This is the lowest price it's been ever by 5 bucks. It normally sells for 300 but is on sale for 234. If anyone is thinking about getting one, this would...
Forum: Conservation 08-07-21, 03:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 99,213
Posted By Wanna Beco
So, something interesting. I have the ecobee....

So, something interesting. I have the ecobee. With that device, there is no way to set the AC to come on at a specific time. I have looked into this quite a bit and can find no solutions.

With my...
Forum: Conservation 04-25-21, 09:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 99,213
Posted By Wanna Beco
Savings of 22 bucks this month... and another...

Savings of 22 bucks this month... and another month just barely under a hundred. My wife came home and asked me to turn on the Air Conditioning today. I said, "I'm good" and she dropped it. Rare that...
Forum: Conservation 03-24-21, 02:37 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 99,213
Posted By Wanna Beco
The water heater was most used. Here is a youtube...

The water heater was most used. Here is a youtube video showing a breakdown

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feYUl9dctIM&ab_channel=ACoustaDC
Forum: Conservation 03-24-21, 02:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 99,213
Posted By Wanna Beco
Another good surprise. We have another bill, the...

Another good surprise. We have another bill, the lowest in history as far as this house is concerned. It takes a lot of discipline to not use power between 3 and 8 pm. I had to install a wifi-enabled...
Forum: Conservation 03-03-21, 01:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 99,213
Posted By Wanna Beco
Here is another thing about the sense device....

Here is another thing about the sense device. Since it is connected to their servers, you get a comparison between all sense homes. Here's mine.
Forum: Conservation 02-10-21, 07:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 99,213
Posted By Wanna Beco
Today was a big surprise. This is the first bill...

Today was a big surprise. This is the first bill we have had under 100 bucks. Quite a savings over the same month last year. Over $40 in saving and my wife still won't give me a cookie.
Forum: Conservation 01-13-21, 02:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 99,213
Posted By Wanna Beco
YES! I lived in an appartment prior to owning...

YES! I lived in an appartment prior to owning this home. I lived in this apartment for 11 years. It had a gas water heater(HWH). The HWH was the only gas appliance, in fact, the HWH was stored...
Forum: Conservation 01-13-21, 01:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 99,213
Posted By Wanna Beco
So for some reason on my power companies website,...

So for some reason on my power companies website, the comparison page is missing. In dollars though, my bill was $90 Less this month than January of 2020. ($200 vs $112)

Now you may be thinking...
Forum: Conservation 12-24-20, 11:20 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 83,340
Posted By Wanna Beco
Wait... why are you replacing the Motor.?.. I...

Wait... why are you replacing the Motor.?.. I know Bafang has a good rep, but this seems like you are spending your way to a bike that you could have just paid more for and got what you wanted? Or...
Forum: Conservation 12-23-20, 09:41 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 223,519
Posted By Wanna Beco
I used to work for a company and our company car...

I used to work for a company and our company car was a Volt. They are sportier inside than I imagined, I thought it was very sharp. Handled well too.I wouldn't mind owning one at all!
Forum: Conservation 12-23-20, 12:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 99,213
Posted By Wanna Beco
Here are the lights I ordered. ...

Here are the lights I ordered.

https://www.costco.com/energetic-lighting-14%22-led-flush-mount.product.100568811.html

The color temp is 4k.
Forum: Conservation 12-02-20, 02:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 99,213
Posted By Wanna Beco
Can anyone point me to the steps on how to embed...

Can anyone point me to the steps on how to embed a YT video instead of just link it. Anyway, here is the coffee maker info.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttCGR_Fizu8&feature=youtu.be
Forum: Conservation 12-02-20, 02:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 99,213
Posted By Wanna Beco
Sense is on Sale! Right now.

Now sure how many are interested in this thread but the Sense is on sale. I recommend if you want an easy way to monitor your electricity usage. As with any tool, it is only as good as your usage.
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Forum: Conservation 09-28-20, 12:12 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 83,340
Posted By Wanna Beco
Yeh the onyx will do 60 MPH. That is crazy. I...

Yeh the onyx will do 60 MPH. That is crazy. I have been looking at the rad runners and juiced bikes. Like the super 73 line, but overpriced for what you get... other than the coolest looking bikes....
Forum: Conservation 09-27-20, 10:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 99,213
Posted By Wanna Beco
Good Question Doax. But to be honest, not a lot....

Good Question Doax. But to be honest, not a lot. I have been crippled by the heat this year. It has been mostly above 110 this summer. It just takes the fight right out of me.

Before summer I had...
Forum: Conservation 09-27-20, 08:12 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 253,827
Posted By Wanna Beco
Sounds like you attitude and cash flow are both...

Sounds like you attitude and cash flow are both positive this month. (Don't take that as a slight, you are always positive.)Glad do see you have people paying up this month.
Forum: Conservation 09-27-20, 08:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 83,340
Posted By Wanna Beco
That's cool looking and good specs. I would like...

That's cool looking and good specs. I would like an Onyx RCR , but they are very pricey. It seems like you have to spend 1500 to get a bike that is useable. I think you did good.
Forum: Conservation 09-27-20, 08:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 99,213
Posted By Wanna Beco
This months bill was $115 buck less. In case you...

This months bill was $115 buck less. In case you are still following along
Forum: Conservation 08-11-20, 06:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 99,213
Posted By Wanna Beco
Sooooo... this month has been a true test of...

Sooooo... this month has been a true test of other mods I have been doing. Air sealing and using timers ETC. The results have been great. The Sense app lets me know when my kid leaves the bathroom...
Forum: Conservation 07-21-20, 03:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 99,213
Posted By Wanna Beco
Right... 82.. I could never sleep. But that is...

Right... 82.. I could never sleep. But that is for the hours of 3pm to 8pm. I take it to 78 at bed time.

Yep some do not like data logging and consider it a big time suck. I however love it. You...
Forum: Conservation 07-18-20, 11:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 99,213
Posted By Wanna Beco
Hey gang, I want to just show you a bit of...

Hey gang,

I want to just show you a bit of the app that you use with your sense. I repeat myself a couple of times and it is a bit clunky, but it shows a lot of the features. I would like to...
Forum: Conservation 07-13-20, 03:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 99,213
Posted By Wanna Beco
I am not sure what you mean by this. I am not an...

I am not sure what you mean by this. I am not an electrician, but I do play one on TV. I have done all this stuff by the seat of my pants and watching you tube. As far as I know, my water heater is...
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