TED (The Energy Detective) is a simple, yet extremely accurate, home energy monitor that allows you to see electricity usage in real-time. You no longer have to wait for the 'electricity bill surprise'! TED will accurately tell you what your bill is going to be long before the electric bill arrives. Meanwhile, you will learn more about conserving energy, saving money, and helping save the environment. With its patented solution to home energy management, TED quantifies electricity and displays the results on its easy-to-read LCD screen. Unlike some complicated electricity conservation systems, TED is a simple, intuitive and affordable way to monitor and manage your entire home's energy consumption. Think of it as your home's speedometer. With its two-second reaction time, TED provides immediate feedback on energy usage. For you, that means no surprises. You can see what you're spending on electricity each second, as well as what you've spent so far today or so far this month. For a more comprehensive look at your electricity usage, and to really 'see' where you may be wasting electricity (AND MONEY) check out "TED Footprints"... dynamic software that allows you to log your electricity usage on your PC for graphing, charting, seeing trends, load-profiling and much more! And with the help of TED, you're not only able to better manage your own dollars, you are also helping your neighbors, your community, and the environment through energy conservation. See TED in the news!Click here to see the video. |
Friday, March 19, 2010
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10 Reasons to Buy TED
ReplyDelete10. TED is totally maintenance-free...you won't ever have to change batteries (some monitors require batteries 3-4 times per year - or lose data)
9. TED can attach to your PC for real-time data logging, graphing, charting, load-profiles (and much, much more!) - check out "TED Footprints" It is REALLY cool!
8. TED is TRUE real-time. Data is updated every second! No waiting around for 30 seconds (or longer) for feedback!
7. TED is fully automatic, and stores historical data for 13 months.
6. TED can be used to measure your entire home OR individual circuits.
5. TED is the most accurate real-time monitor available...SENSITIVE TO 1 WATT!!! Open your fridge door and you will see an immediate 20 watt increase from the 20 watt bulb inside your fridge!
4. TED will accommodate the rate-structure of your utility, so the info you receive is very accurate.
3. TED is very simple and quick to install.
2. TED can save you money immediately!
1. If you want a tool to help manage your energy consumption....TED is the smartest purchase you can make! It is simply your BEST choice. P e r i o d.
Frequently Asked Questions
ReplyDeleteA. TED is calibrated to be accurate to within 2%! (But you will likely find it to be closer to 1%)
Q: How sensitive is TED?
A: TED 1000 is sensitive to 10 WATTS. TED 5000 is sensitive to 1-WATT!. If you turn on a 10-watt bulb, TED will know (and immediately show) that you turned on a 10-watt bulb! You will find those "phantom" loads!
Q. Is every TED compatible with Google PowerMeter?
A. All TED 5000 packages work with Google PowerMeter. The TED 1000 series does NOT work with Google PowerMeter.
Q: Do I need to reset TED each month?
A. No...TED is fully-automatic. Once set up, TED will perform all functions automatically!
Q: Can I use TED to measure individual circuits?
A: Yes....although TED is designed to measure your entire home, you can easily measure individual circuits simply by clipping the thumb-squeeze CTs over the circuit you wish to monitor.>>
Q: Does TED measure true power?
A: Yes, TED measures true RMS power; TED does take into account Power Factor.
Q: Can TED control appliances in my home?
A: TED is being designed to perform automatic load-shedding functions. See the 'SUPPORT' area for 3rd party applications using TED in Home Automation.
Q: Can I use TED to monitor a 'mother-in-law' apartment?
A: You certainly can. Simply clip the thumb-squeeze CTs over the supply to the apartment.
Q. Will I lose data if I unplug TED or if the power goes off?
A. No. TED stores data in non-volatile memory. You will never lose data. However, if you do unplug TED, any power being used will not be recorded.
Q. I have a Photovoltaic System and I send power back to the grid. Does TED perform net metering?
A. Yes. TED5000 does perform net metering. See the specs on TED 5000 Series.
Q: Where can I get TED?
A: TED is available through our secure online store, click here to order your TED today!
Q: Will TED interfere with X-10 and other home automation systems?
A: TED has its own data transmission stream that should not interfere with any other home automation products.
Q: Will my Utility reduce my electricity rate if I install TED?
A: Having TED in your home may qualify you for a different tariff schedule. You will need to check with your local utility.
Q. Is TED more accurate than my utility meter?
A. If you feel that TED has presented a case of your meter being inaccurate, simply call your Utility. They will be happy to send someone out to confirm its accuracy. (TED is accurate to within 2%!!)
Q: Will TED work with 230v 50Hz Service (service generally found outside of North America)?
A: Not at this time. We are working on a 230v50Hz system that should be available in the Feb/Mar 2010 timeframe.
Q: What is involved in installing TED?
A: A technically-savvy homeowner, neighbor, friend or electrician can easily install TED in 10-15 minutes. TED operates on the existing wires in your home, so there is no need to run any additional wires. To see a diagram of the installation, see Installation under the 'SUPPORT' heading.
Q: Is TED hard to program?
A: TED is only as difficult to setup as your electricity bill is to understand. Once the 'setup' routine has been completed, TED permanently stores all the data that has been entered, even in the event of a power outage. Unlike your VCR it only needs to be re-programmed if your electricity rates change.
Q: How does TED work?
A: TED's transmitting device, located in your circuit breaker panel, measures the amount of electricity coming into your home as you demand/use it, and transmits data every second over your receiving unit. The receiving display unit can be plugged into any A/C outlet in your home.
Q: How long will it take to get my money back from the purchase of TED?
A: In the home of a conscientious energy consumer, it could be as short as a few months. It would certainly depend on one's use of TED. So, how fast do you want the payback to be? Using the analogy of the 'bathroom scale', how fast do you want to lose weight? It depends on how conscientious you are.