Phantom load is a big problem, so what is a solution?
Belkin has come up with a surge protector that is remote controlled. The remote on/off switch, which you can hang on the wall, turns of the "switchable" ports of the surge protector. There are also a few other ports which are the "always on" ports for computers, TVs etc. So every time you leave the room, you just press the switch and voila!, the phantom loads are gone. Belkin has also added a cool feature. You can control all of your Belkin Conserve surge protectors around the house with one remote. So if you leave the house, you just put remote right next to your front door so you don't have to go around the house pressing all of the buttons.
Check these out:
http://www.belkin.com/conserve
Here is a Cnet Video of this device.
What do you think of this solution ? Would you use it?
1 comment:
This is perfect! I bought 2 Conserve units and set them to the same remote channel. When I leave home for the day or go to bed at night, I hit the switch and turn off my TV system and Computer set up. Well designed and simple to use.
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