So…… my energy plan is coming to an end and I’ve had the shock of my life of what they want for a fixed rate which they can ram !! So looking at something I can switch of at night or timer type thing for bedrooms. Kids bedrooms in particular. Habit of things running away and kids either sleeping or out. Serious stuff now think £270 and then double it and still not close to what they offered as a fixed rate for even 2 yrs.
Smart plugs
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cougie uk
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I guess you'll need an extension cable to plug all their kit into and then fit the smart plug into that. I just buy mine off amazon and they are compatible with alexa - so you can set a timer so the plug is off whenever or ask alexa to turn that bedroom off. I think most of mine are Tuya.
But the kids will probably unplug that anyway if it's affecting their lives !
But the kids will probably unplug that anyway if it's affecting their lives !
Yes no doubt , however they will do it once but not again !!!
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Tplink kasa, smart 3 or 4 way extension lead. Pair to the smartlife or tuya apps and you can control each socket separate, schedule on/off etc
Yes that’s a thought going through me head as well.
Yep I should do that first . How have you worked that list out ?
classic33
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How much is the plug using compared to the appliance(s) that are plugged into it though.
I’m guessing very much less than what’s plugged n like PS5,Xbox X large TVs ? The list goes on. I except a certain level of standby watts . However it would be handy to be able to kill stuff when not at home ( at work) and I know the house is empty .
However it could be a complete waste of money !
classic33
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Try something like this, to find out what it costs to run something.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/energenie-ener007-energy-saving-power-meter-socket/3477h
They will both be using minimal power as they will both be on standby……but they will still use power.
a smart plug doesnt switch off unless you physical switch it off, the same as a tv…..the onlh way to stop drawing power is to physically switch it off, otherwise you may aswell put the tv into standby mode, the same as what a smart plug would be doing.
I mean I could just kill everything from the main switch board , however that’s just not practical ! Will grab an energy monitor and see what devices or group of devices are using , whilst in use and standby.
Make some judgments on that . I’ve got an idea where my first port of call is and that’s too try and sort out the internet devices, got a whole load of tech stuff that doesn’t need to be on over night !
Also quick google and those smart plugs use about 0.3-0.6 watts. That seems to be negligible?!
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. Be interesting to see what all his automated hubs are drawing !
