Power Consumption?

[zanthor]

http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/travelpower/a3e4/images/

Just a nifty power strip that may be worth it for those worried about justifying shutting their systems down at night.

[Noxxy]

We have something similar in Australia called a cent-o-meter (maybe the same thing, just different branding)

Had a google for some linkies but just found a lot of people talking about it yet no definate purchase points - I assume they are available through your local energy retailer if anyone wants to try one in oz

[Sarduci]

I have the same thing as Fur linked to at home. It's nice to find out when something is drawing way more power than it should and blowing out breakers in the electrical box. I give it ../forum/images/smilies/thumbsup.png

[Nitro]

APC has some cool UPS's with readouts on them as well. I purchased 2 of them, very handy as I get the short (2-5 second) power outtage when the wind kicks up where i love.

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3353849&Sku=A75-2324


http://images.tigerdirect.ca/skuimages/large/APC-BackUPSRS1500VA-A75-232.jpg

[Bovidae]

Also necro, but I picked up knockoff Kill-a-watt meters (like the $25 ones on thinkgeek) at Harbor Freights sidewalk sale for $4 each.