Binding: Electronics Brand: Blue Line Innovations EAN: 0094922756299 Label: Blue Line Innovations Manufacturer: Blue Line Innovations Model: BLI-24000 Publisher: Blue Line Innovations Sales Rank: 5714 Studio: Blue Line Innovations
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.
Product DescriptionAs 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.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - More Trouble than it is Worth
Initially I found this a nifty device, giving good insight into the cost of leaving various lights on and using various appliances. But within weeks it went out of commission whenever it rained, and eventually I had to reinstall it about 3 times (a process which takes about 2 hours and multiple iterations). Within a year it lost all communication, and I was not sure what was wrong since the indicator lights still functioned. Eventually I replaced the batteries in both the sender and receiver, and ... Read More
Rating: - Works For Me
Our house has been running a higher power bill than we expect, so I tried this & a basic 110 volt plug in monitor as well.
I had the installation completed on our electro-mechanical meter in about 20 minutes, and left the monitor in the kitchen where our family could all get feedback on usage. It showed substantial fluctuations during the day- from 1KW to about 12KW. To isolate the energy hogs, I shut down all breakers & measured 1 suspect at a time. This worked well for pool ... Read More
Rating: - Works ok, but beware
This was not as good as I was hoping. First, there are several types of meter sizes, and I guess the size of my meter was not supported. I was told by the company that my meter size is only 5% of the population. I was able to work around it by doubling the rate per KWH, but it did not give me a true reading of the electricity that I used.
I also had an issue with the power company. The first time they came, they took it off the meter thinking it was a device to manipulate the meter. ... Read More
Rating: - junk last one year
bought 2 units both failed because of water in the sender unit.emailed many times and they know of the problem but are still selling the same design.ask them if they sell replacement parts because all I need is the sender board. no responce stay away from this product or you will be sorry you bought it.
Rating: - great idea, but so-so product
I bought the monitor to learn more about my electricity usage. It's easy to install but two major flaws led me to return it.
First, the data it delivers is too inaccurate to measure power. The display only shows 1/10th of a kW (i.e., 100W) but the underlying accuracy seems even worse (maybe 200-300W). Also, the measurements are not real-time--it may take a minute or more for the display to update after a change in use.
Second, the display unit needs to be in close proximity ... Read More
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Electronics : Blue Line Innovations PowerCost Monitor, Model# BLI-24000
- More Trouble than it is Worth
- Works For Me
- Works ok, but beware