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My last test ran for 2,457 hours (or 102 days & 9 hours). This was for my cell phone charger, and recharging batteries.
My cell phone is a Samsung SCH-u410.
The batteries are both double A and triple A used for many purposes around the house. The primary battery use comes from two different speaker systems for my i-Pod (I use them a LOT). Other batteries that have been recharged: thermostat, wireless mouse, tv and dvd controller & clocks (I may be leaving some out).
Knowing that much is said about ENERGY VAMPIRES, I almost always had one or the other plugged in at all times. As for these two items ….. it is a perfect example of why not to blindly buy an energy saving power strip. They are not cheap, and it is simply a waste of money, space & materials if it is used for items that don’t need it.
Here are the test results:
2,457 hours
1.61 KWh
@ $ .118 per KWh
TOTAL $ 0.18 (or $ 0.64 per year)
My next test I have just started is my i-Home clock radio for an i-Pod. This is how I charge my i-Pod, and sometimes watch a show or listen to music using it.
Please go to the first energy saving post if you wish to purchase a Kill-A-Watt for yourself.
Filed under: Save Electricity
I have finally purchased a Kill A Watt.
CLICK HERE to buy a KILL A WATT now
There are so many articles about energy vampires. How much energy is used even when you are not using some electronics.
There are also many products that are suggested to save on power in your home (like smart power strips). Many of these products are quite expensive, and the time it takes to recoup your outlay is often a longer period than the average person can justify.
The problem with most green products is that they are quite expensive for the average person. How can we really expect the world to change when you have to belong to the minority of those who make a LOT of money (and a small minority at that) to integrate these things into daily life.
Plug this product into your wall outlet, and then your electronic device into it. It then measures how much energy is used by that item.
With this version of the Kill A Watt you can program your KWh cost into it so it calculates the cost of use for you.
My first test was on my laptop. My computer is on a lot, and is one of the most used items we have in the house. I have read that laptops use less energy, and I intend to test this.
I have a Compaq Pressario A900 Notebook. It was plugged in for 21 hours and 56 minutes. I never powered it completely down, but did close it for the evening. At 11.8 cents per KWh it measured a cost of $ 9.30 per year to use it.
It gave measurements in cost per day/week/month/year. It provides how many KWh were used. In this case it used .2 KWh.
I will continue to post my use of this product. Hopefully I will provide information useful to others. Insight into where our electricity goes. A product review that extends over time to give a real idea of how useful it is. A review that not only reflects the excitement of a new possession, but also reflects the quality, and value of it over time.
Use the picture link above to buy one now, or in the future after additional posts.
So far … I am truly impressed, and have many tests planned. It has been quite simple to use.
