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Yes, but that's not suprising, and not something you need Wattvision to tell you. An iron, a toaster, an electric kettle all consume a lot of power, but you onl
by dskhatri 17y ago
Yes, but that's not suprising, and not something you need Wattvision to tell you. An iron, a toaster, an electric kettle all consume a lot of power, but you only use these items for a short period of time. A smarter device would be more localized and attach itself and optimize the usage of individual systems like your boiler, house heating unit and HVAC.
- pg 17y agoIt was surprising to me. It's one thing to know in theory that heating water uses a lot of power, and another to actually watch the power consumption of your house double when you flip on the kettle.
- dskhatri 17y agoOkay, I can see Wattvision being a useful tool for educating the consumer. I like that they also allow you to look at other households power consumption data. Someday it could lead to a conversation like: John: Hey neighbor! Jill: Hey John. What's up with the super-hot weather these days? Good thing I installed that AC unit a few months ago. John: Oh, you have AC? I do too, but I looked you up on Wattvision and your power consumption is way lower than mine. Jill: Oh, that's because my unit has a variable speed motor. And it has power factor correction built into it so it draws much less current from the grid. John: You're so cool Jill!
- RK 17y agoLike the Kill-A-Watt? http://www.p3international.com/products/special/P4400/P4400-CE.html http://www.p3international.com/products/special/P4400/P4400-...
- ivankirigin 17y agoKill-A-Watt is for a single outlet, which in certain cases is more useful and cheaper. Wallvision will do it for your whole house.