The is an easy to use energy consumption meter that will allow you to measure just how much energy you’re consuming at any given time. You can also keep track of how much energy you’ve been using in the past, as well as an overall average of your consumption.
Tag: Energy Saving Gadgets
HomePlug Adapter Hercules ePlug 200 Duo
The Hercules ePlug 200 Duo is a HomePlug Adapter that allows you to run a wired network over your existing mains cables. I run one of these networks already, and they are very impressive. The Hercules ePlug 200 Duo is a new model that saves up to 50% of the energy compared to conventional HomePlug...
D-Link Green Energy Saving Network Switch
The is a 8 port gigabit network switch that saves energy compared to other network switches. The switch automatically detects which network ports are connected to an active system (e.g. a computer that’s switched on compared to a computer that’s switched off or in standby), and only provides power to the ports that are active....
Guide Gear Popup Solar Shower Shelter
If you’re on the beach or out and about in your car, trying to change clothes without revealing yourself to the world is pretty hard work. The is a simply a tall vertical tent that quickly unfolds into a portable and private changing room. If you’re out camping, then the shelter works equally well as...
Eco-Friendly Solar Pocket Shower
The is ideal if you’re out and about, but likely to need a shower in the middle of nowhere. The shower zips into a 45mm x 80mm x 140mm pouch and weighs just 120g, but when unfolded, it can hold up to 10 litres of water. You basically fill the shower up with water, leave...
Watt’s Up? – Internet Enabled Electricity Meter
I recently talked about a kit for Tweeting your Power Usage that was based on a DIY kit. However, there’s now an eco gadget that will internet-enable your appliances quickly and easily. The contains a built in web server that allows your power usage details to be accessed via the web.
Tweeting your Power Usage with Tweet-a-Watt
With twitter taking off (*ahem*, EnviroGadget is now on Twitter), some bright spark has designed a unit that publishes the power consumption of one of your power outlets to Twitter using a modified meter.
BioWashBall – Washing your clothes without detergent
The BioWashBall is an eco-friendly method for washing your clothes without needing any washing detergent. The BioWashBall uses specially developed ceramic beads inside the ball that releases negative ions that weakens the adhesion of dirt to the fabric.
Multi-Door Eco-Friendly Refrigerator
Designer Tez Patel has come up with an eco-friendly refrigerator gadget that allows you to save energy using multiple compartments. The assumption is that you don’t use all of your fridge at the same time. If you’re like me, you spread your food out into lots of different shelves. However, you might only have the...
Energy Free Lighting – After-Lite
About a month ago, I was contacted by Tim LeMaster regarding the After-Lite product. The After-Lite is essentially a plastic-based disc that fits to the bottom of an energy-saving light bulb. When you have your lights on, the disc “charges up”. When you switch your lights off, the After-Lite disc carries on glowing, giving you...