British gas energy monitor

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TimberWolf replied

21 February 2010, 00:34
Originally posted by Durbs View Post

Also all my PC kit uses a silly amount even when switched off (i knew this anyway, but seeing it in actual numbers makes it different), flicking the wall socket off and killing all those standby's makes the meter plummet.

According to the offer hyperD gave (above) they will also send one of these Standby Savers for free.
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TimberWolf replied

21 February 2010, 00:28
Originally posted by hyperD View Post

Did a search and found this

Mines on it's way! Follow the instructions. Thanks!

Cool, me too.
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hyperD replied

21 February 2010, 00:19
Did a search and found this

Mines on it's way! Follow the instructions. Thanks!
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Durbs started a topic British gas energy monitor

20 February 2010, 20:51
British gas energy monitor

Got one of those British Gas energy monitor widgets today (free mind, i'm no tree hugger). Its a little display that connects wirelessly to a sensor clamped to one of your meter cables.

Works really well, you flick the kettle on and you can instantly see what its using power-wise so spent 10 mins flicking things on and off to see how it affects usage.

I wont be leaving my server and PC on upstairs all the time now and the halogen lights in our kitchen and conservatory appear to use a silly amount of juice compared to our other lights so they're going to have to be replaced. Also all my PC kit uses a silly amount even when switched off (i knew this anyway, but seeing it in actual numbers makes it different), flicking the wall socket off and killing all those standby's makes the meter plummet.
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