Power Strip Designed To Curb Unnecessary Consumption
A new power strip being marketed by Japanese manufacturer Sanwa integrates toggle switches for individual outlets, such that users can minimize the unnecessary use of power. The device also incorporates as a wattage meter to that calculates the sum total of energy consumption over time, giving users at-a-glance feedback about their consumption through an LCD screen.
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| TOPICS: | Electronics & Gadgets, Environmental / Green, Home & Garden |
| TAGS: | conservation, energy conservation, Environmental / Green, feedback loop, instant information |
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