OWL (Energy Monitoring Device) Discount

lisap4123

The OWL wireless energy monitoring device is currently being offered at a discount price advertised by U Switch. Usually costs £49.95 including delivery, but with this discount code (183US) you can buy it for £34.95 including delivery.

This gadget makes the following claims:
[FONT=&quot]Reduce your electricity usage by up to 25% with the new OWL wireless energy monitor. The OWL monitors your electricity usage, giving you real-time information on either the cost of your electricity, CO2 emissions or kWh. The OWL is easy to install and works with its own portable wireless monitor.

I cant comment as I havent used it yet but will report back how I get on with it - anyone else had any experience with this gadget? I believe its fairly new out.


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lisap4123

Sorry the website link to order the OWL or get more info is :
http://www.theowl.com/faq.php

saintscouple

£29.99 in B&Q
Though maybe best to hold off?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/6550361.stm

lisap4123

VERY interesting !!
"A Labour Party spokesman told BBC News that the scheme was likely to be up and running in 2008." wonder how much of an accurate commitment to schedule 'likely' means??

"Although the people who request a monitor will receive it free of charge, Mr Nicholson said consumers would ultimately foot the bill because the cost of the scheme would either be recouped through taxes or their energy bills." - yeah more than recouped given the current hikes !! If you dont need one coz you already bought one no doubt ure bill will still go up !! PAH !!!

penrhyn

Its just the Electrisave rebranded, its good to see that the price has come down though.
It displays your total instantaneous usage but does not store any results.

Its also the subject of some controversy as to its usefulness, compared with say a plug in watt meter.

Over to you Mr C.............................

PS The energy saving claims are ridiculous, it makes you aware of your consumption that is all.

Poppycat

Yes I have heard about these smart meters being made available for customers of energy suppliers in the near future.

Sui_Generis

Lidl sell them periodically for about £7-8.

fedupconsumer

they were also on trial in the south wales area by British Gas too with a view to rolling them out to their residentail customers.

so2006

Wish i could get one now lol

Serenfach

BTW they are just under £40.00 in B&Q, aisle 38 in Pontprennau, Cardiff = they are the wireless ones to be precise.