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Old 11-06-2013, 10:19 AM   #1 (permalink)
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2013 EcoRenovator Fall Giveaway (get free home energy saving stuff)


I think a lot of members here would be interested so I am posting this here as well. EcoRenovator is having its yearly Fall giveaway. There are a bunch of cool prizes that I've listed below. Basically you just have to participate (post) on the forum to enter the giveaway. Hope to see you there!

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Black and Decker Thermal Leak Detector *
HomePower 1 year digital subscription
Modern Hydronic Heating by John Siegenthaler (1st edition, used) *
Niagara Conservation Earth® Showerhead – 1.25 GPM MODEL #N2912
P3 International Kill a Watt *
P3 International Save a Watt - TV Standby Killer *
The Energy Detective TED 5000-G whole house electricity meter *
Waterpik ECO-533 1.5 GPM showerhead

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Old 11-12-2013, 09:06 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I'm bumping this cause there is some good stuff to win! I also know more of you are interested in ER... just check it out.
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Bumping again. Come check it out!
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I use a "Kill-A-Watt" in the HOME the same way I use a "ScanGuage" in the CAR...for economy!


For instance, where a 23W CFL can have a power factor of roughly 0.63-0.66 (indicating a LOT of 'reactive' load), a 7W LED will have a power factor much closer to unity, ie: 0.95-0.96 (indicating almost totally resistive load).

Since a 'reactive' load makes your power company upset (and motors work less efficiently)...the LED is a better choice than CFL, especially when you have lots of them (CFL's) in use.


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