I ran all over the house last evening checking Watts. To get accurate readings I realize I will need to leave appliances plugged for some time - but I was so excited...
Here's the KW in the kitchen, checking the under cabinet halogen lighting:
(hmm, 66 watts - that's alot)
Then I wanted to check the watts drawn by a cell phone charger with no cell phone attached. I read somewhere that these draw power even when they are not in use.
But the KW is reporting 0. Hmm - more testing is needed in this area.
My patient wife put up with me plugging and unplugging her laptop while she was trying to use it. She is so good to me.I plugged in the TV/DVR last night for a longer duration test (which of course includes downtime and ontime). Right now, the fridge is plugged in for an 8 hour test cycle.
... working on my spreadsheet now.
11 comments:
I'm surprised you hadn't done this sooner.
Nice wall color.
That is very exciting. I would LOVE one of those. I heard the cell phone theory as well. I would be very interested in your results. Will you post them?
Don't forget things like blow dryers, curling irons, electric toothbrush, clocks, and power tools. I also wonder about the vaccuum. Hey, you could try your lamps using the old standard bulbs and then the new ones. Can't remember what they're called. I'm jealous. That could keep me entertained for more than an entire weekend.
So??? What's the total? Where's the spreadsheet? Curious minds can't wait to see!!
Prunella is totally looking at porn.
...and trying to act like she's reading the news.
the spreadsheet is coming... remember it will take awhile to gather data.
(thanks guy)
(and dog... i am clocking the vacuum right now :)
WWWD if the vacuum uses too much electricity? One cannot stop vacuuming, can one?
Prunella, share the good sites!
Hi Sassy,
Here ya go:
http://emeraldpillows.org/blog/?p=143
Kisses,
Prunella
Cool!
Sassy, I can only speak for myself, but NO...I can't stop vacuuming. I'm just a curious mind that has to know the unknown; and am very untrusting of all the sensationalized advertising. I need real data, from an unbiased source.I think Weese can provide that right now. Interesting, huh?
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