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How much energy does your home stuff use?

Mark.J

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Just thought I'd mention a handy website I've come across. It has a commercial underbelly to it but the principal is that you can compare the energy usage of many common household products from TV's to dishwashers:

http://www.sust-it.net

I'm an energy conscious chap, not so much due to global warming but more because Gordon Brown has make it increasingly difficult to scrape a living, hence saving cash on energy bills is now an important consideration. Sadly it doesn't list everything (e.g. Samsung and Hitachi LCD computer monitors are missing) but I've found it quite useful.
 
I tend to use something like this - very useful. :hrmph:

Trouble with those units is that you need one for each electrical output socket, unless you want to plug everything into a single outlet. It only tells you what the consumption is on the one socket.
 
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i have not needed to use any heating in my bedroom this winter, I just left my PC on; that ATI X1950 produces a LOT of heat!!!!
 
Trouble with those units is that you need one for each electrical output socket ...

I don't think it's meant to be used in that way. It's clearly aimed at measuring an individual item. Once you've got a rough idea of the power being used you can remove it (and use it elsewhere) and calculate the kilowatt hours etc. . :hrmph:
 
I think you can get a more costly device that hooks directly into the mains junction box too, though I've never been brave enough to try :).
 
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