Is there a plug-in meter?

rbeck31

I'd like to be able to find out how much we save by, for eg, turning the TV off rather than have it on standby, and I wondered if there was such a thing as a plug in gadget that you then plug the TV into (perhaps like an adaptor), has a screen that then tells you how much electricity you are using up by have the TV on - does that make sense? Is there such a thing?

workshop

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=38343&criteria=power%20meter&doy=19m9

I bought one a few weeks ago, works a treat.

ariba10

I bought a plug in meter and was surprised with what I found.

My plasma T V uses a lot more power than both our freezers together.

I will have to try to wean the O H off Q V C.

Cardew

Maplins out of stock. Same thing exactly can be found on Ebay for a cheaper price for 'Buy it now' Look for Power Monitor.

ariba10

I tried Maplins on line and they were out of stock, but when I rang the nearest store to where I live they had some.

Richard_III_2

Maplin price is £26 or there abouts.
Every month or so they have them on at half price. I got mine a couple of weeks ago for £12.99
Keep a beady eye on their web site, they should be half price in a week or two.

espresso

Lidl have sold them for £4.99.

Richard_III_2

Maplin have them back in stock (1/2 price) - although they never seem to have any on the shelf at full price.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=38343&criteria=POWEr%20MONITOR&doy=2m11

rbeck31

Thanks to everyone who replied - I tried Maplin at the time and they were out of stock but did get one off ebay - thanks again.

roger56

Try here, £23.99 in UK delivery:
http://www.taperecorder.co.uk/energy.htm

pboae

B&Q have them in for about £24, they had a free with something offer on it, but I'm afraid I can't remember what it was you had to buy :-\