People who first drove their cars with every aerodynamic advantage in mind, while shifting into neutral to use only the power of gravity to propel their vehicle down every hill, were among the pioneers to lay claim to the nickname of "hypermiler". They understood the importance of reducing the mass of their car, so they removed spare tires, … [Read More...]
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The Mi Casa Verde VeraLite Home Controller is a compact, affordable, and versatile device that lets you remotely monitor your property and control your electronic home equipment: video camera surveillance systems, thermostats, security and fire … [Continue Reading...]
Are HE Washing Machines Bogus?
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Reduce your Carbon Footprint – What are doing to save energy this summer?
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How Do Solar Hot Water Heaters Work?
Solar hot water heaters make use of solar power to heat water. Solar panels are installed on the roof of your house. The pipes within your house carry a solution to the solar panels, which heats them. The hot solution is pumped back to a hot water … [Continue Reading...]
Doing it Right! – Solar Panel Pure Water Cleaning System
When you first installed your solar panels, you probably noticed a significant drop in your electric bill. With advancing technology end ever more efficient solar panel systems, more and more home owners and businesses are actually feeding power back … [Continue Reading...]
Cube from the Future could Power Everything
A research team from the University of Maryland has partnered with Redox Power Systems to develop PowerSERG 2-80, more commonly referred to as “The Cube.” The company has made many claims how The Cube provides uninterrupted power that is safe and … [Continue Reading...]
Honeywell Econoswitch RPLS740B 7-Day Programmable Switch Review
Honeywell's Econoswitch 7-day Solar Time Table Programmable Switch is a useful tool in the fight against energy waste. You can save energy and money, year-round, by making sure that your lights only come on when you need them. As the product name … [Continue Reading...]
Nothing’s Shocking!…Follow the Five Critical DIY Electric Safety Tips
DIY enthusiasts of the world know that there are many small tasks that they can handle without calling in an expert. However, if you are considering a bit of electrical work, take the astonishing statistics into consideration, beforehand: "The … [Continue Reading...]
What is a Smart Meter and How do I get One?
A smart meter is an electricity meter, the device found on the outside of your home or business. It tells the power company how much electricity you have used for a given month. The key difference in a smart meter, is that it communicates directly … [Continue Reading...]
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Battery Dilemma! Why and How to Recycle Them
Battery powered remotes, hair trimmers, toothbrushes, cameras, and all kinds of electronic gadgets contribute to the $45-billion-dollar global battery market. Battery demand for low and medium power electronic devices grows at a rate of six percent … [Continue Reading...]
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No, not all light bulbs are the same. Are there really differences in light bulbs, and what are they? In the past, incandescent bulbs were the most commonly used lighting source. They emit light by heating a metal wire filament to a high … [Continue Reading...]
