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Product Description

The BLI-28000 PowerCost Monitor (PCM) builds upon the success of its predecessors (BLI-24100/25100) by adding an Appliance Tab and Predictive Usage feature. As unobtrusive as a small electric clock, the PCM is a powerful real-time direct feedback display device that measures home electricity usage. It tells at a glance, in real-time, how much electricity your home is using in dollars and cents and in kW. Domestic energy usage studies have demonstrated that real-time feedback yields energy savings anywhere between 10 and 20 percent. The savings at the high end of this range are realized when a tabletop energy display device, such as the PCM, is used. The PCM technology consists of two discrete functional units: A detection unit, known as the sensor unit, attaches to an existing household utility meter with a simple ring clamp. The sensor unit is compatible with standard North American digital and electromechanical meter types. This is the only component of the PCM that will be in direct physical contact with the utility's meter. The clamp mechanism allows it to attach to the outside of the meter glass. You can easily quickly attach and detach the sensor without making any changes to the existing meter. The display unit, located inside the home, receives a wireless signal from the transmitter and displays the consumption information in real time and in dollars and cents. Additional information is displayed such as time and outside temperature. Considerations before you order: The PCM uses a wireless signal (433 MHz) to read the information on your utility meter. This means that your utility meter must be located next to your home or within 30 meters (100 ft) of your home. Use the PCM in a single detached dwelling, a duplex dwelling, or a row or town house. The PCM will not work with net metering applications such as wind and solar power, or on a business meter, that uses demand pricing.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0028LS5GA
• Item model number: BLI-2800
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #10,801 in Home Improvement (See Bestsellers in Home Improvement)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great product! Definitely worth it!, September 2, 2009

By	Alan - See all my reviews

I was skeptical about something like this at first. I wouldn't have even thought about getting one until we had a very large bill for utilities last month. I decided that since the meter was less than what was wasted in electricity last month, it was probably worth it. And it was. Our utility company doesn't print the cost per kwh on the bill so I got an education on just how high our electricity rates were compared to surrounding areas. After getting that initial kwh cost, setup was easy. I only needed a flat and a phillips screwdriver and I was done.
I was really surprised when someone in my home who always leaves the tv on and the lights on when they leave the room was walking around and seeing how much the meter changed when they turned things on and off. The education that electricity does cost money was worth it. If you're trying to save the planet with this, then save your money and just shut everything off. If you're trying to live life and save money for your family, this is a great buy.