On Nov 16, 5:05*pm, Windswept@Home (Jack) wrote:
On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 13:16:45 -0800 (PST), ransley





wrote:
On Nov 16, 2:49=A0pm, Windswept@Home (Jack) wrote:
In August 2008, the guy who sold me a home generator talked us into
getting an energy controller. =A0He claimed that it has cut his kwh by
25%. =A0 Here's what the manufacturer says: 8-10% realized in monthly
savings; investment return (36 months or less); reduced energy demand;
decreased heat dissipation (extends life of appliances); amperage
surge protection for all your home equipment.

$600 installed.

Comparing Oct. 2008 with October 2007:

3% *more* kwh were used in 10/08 even though the counting period was
two days less. =A0The only lifestyle change in 2008 was upgrade from
dial-up to DSL modem. =A0The outside temperature was one degree
Farenheit colder in 10/08 when compared with 10/07.

As you can see, not a good experience. =A0Would like to read your
experiences.

I thought you asked months ago if they worked and everyone here said
No.

I did ask but don't recall any responses. *Guess that either my PC or
my brain has developed a glitch. *Sorry.- Hide quoted text -

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an energy controller can save you money only if your electric company
has a peak demand rate structure. Then you use the controller to
spread out your usage so for example you don't use 22 kWhr all in one
hour. Or if you have a day night differential rate ypou run your
water heater and other loads at night. If you have a standard
electric rate, an energy controller will do no good. Talk to your
electric company about the special rates they may have for
residential service with day night differential or peak load or demand
load metering.

Mark