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Product Details
| Category: | Electronics |
| Label/Manufacturer: | Blue Line Innovations |
| Model: | BLI-24000 |
| UPC: | 094922756299 |
Product Description
As unobtrusive as a small electric clock, the PowerCost Monitor is a powerful real-time direct feedback display device that measures home electricity usage. It tells at a glance, in real-time, how much electricity your home is using in dollars and cents and in kW. Domestic energy usage studies have demonstrated that real-time feedback yields energy savings anywhere between 10 and 20 percent. The savings at the high end of this range are realized when a tabletop energy display device, such as the PowerCost Monitor, is used. The PowerCost Monitor technology consists of two discrete functional units: A detection unit, known as the sensor unit, is affixed to an existing household utility meter with a simple ring clamp. The sensor unit is compatible with standard North American digital and electromechanical meter types. This is the only component of the PowerCost Monitor that will be in direct physical contact with the utility's meter. The clamp mechanism allows it to be attached to the outside of the meter glass It can also be quickly attached and detached without making any changes to the existing meter. The display unit, located inside the home, receives a wireless signal from the transmitter and displays the consumption information in real time and in dollars and cents. Other information is also displayed such as time and outside temperature. Considerations before you order: The PowerCost Monitor uses a wireless signal (433 MHz) to read the information on your utility meter. This means that your utility meter must be located next to your home or within 30 meters (100 ft) of your home. The PowerCost Monitor can be easily used in a single detached dwelling, a duplex dwelling, or a row or town house. The PowerCost Monitor will not work with net metering applications such as wind and solar power, or on a business meter that uses demand pricing.Product Features
* Wireless system provides real-time feedback of whole house electricity usage.* Studies have demonstrated that real-time feedback yields energy savings anywhere between 10 and 20 percent.
* Compatible with all electromechanical and digital meters (inc, AMR, AMI, and Smart Meters).
* Easy installation by average homeowner in approximately 20 minutes.
* Toll Free manufacturer customer phone support and limited one year warranty.
Customer Reviews
Rated
on 2010-08-26I found the monitor to be relatively straightforward to install and configure, and it works as promised.
This point is mentioned in other reviews, but it bears repeating: The resolution of this device is only 0.1 kW (100 watts). If you want to scrutinize the finer points of your energy use in detail, this will be a problem.
Rated
on 2010-08-16My 16 year old was able to hook up the sensor with no problems. I look at it all the time and change my behavior to reduce my power consumption. It's great for kids too. They love to have immediate reinforement to turn off the lights!
Rated
on 2010-03-28This cost savings meter is an excellent way to learn about your energy consumption in an easy to read format with easy installation. The instructions provided are clear, the software it comes with is helpful. The main thing we enjoyed was the digital display which is easy to read and gives a great deal of information....from current energy consumption, cost of energy, weekly & monthly comparisons to the current temperature.
I would recommend this product to anyone who wants to save money on power and learn what household items are consuming the most or least energy. This power meter will show you in REAL dollars and REAL kilowatts how your conservation decisions are effecting ACTUAL energy useage and your bottom line.
Rated
on 2010-03-21I purchased unit on 12/28/09. Returned it on 1/4/10. Small micro switch on circuit board in battery compartment failed as well as imbedded nut in sensor case that accepts battery compartment screw (nut came out). Replacement unit not installed right away. Installed late Jan. early Feb. Functioned OK for about 1 1/2 mos. Verified difference in utility meter reading for one month vs. monitor. Pretty close. Had a heavy rain. Battery compartment filled with water. Verified battery compartment lid on tight. It was. Removed batts. Let sensor dry out in sunny weather. Installed batts. and re-set sensor and display. Display now malfunctions. No temp reading (sensor failure?) no any readings. Very disappointed. Will have repaired at B&D facility under warranty. however would not buy again. Would rather pay more for a reliable unit from another manfr.
Rated
on 2010-02-28We got one of these some time ago, and installed the outdoor unit outside on the electric meter (as it needs to be set up). It does provide real-time tracking of your electrical usage, though on our large home we have so many cycling motors in heating systems and refrigerators and such that you could not practically test turning on an off a light and see how it changed the load.
The real weakness of the system is that the sending unit mounts outside on the electrical meter, and while it appears weatherized with seals on the battery compartment and reset switch, we had a heavy rain after a month after installing it, and the seals didn't seem to actually keep the electronic dry. The unit died from the water exposure (and didn't recover once dried out). So while it was pretty neat, it only lasted a month, so I'd avoid this unless your meter is well shielded from rain.
In retrospect I'd suggest looking at the competing products that mount entirely indoors at the circuit panel, as anything less weatherproof than the electrical meter itself just isn't going to last.
Andrew
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