The TrickleStar™ TV TrickleSaver™ reduces the standby energy consumed by TV accessories The product has inbuilt current sensing circuitry to sense when a TV is on or Off. When the TV is on the product will switch On all peripheral devices. Conversely when the TV is Off, the product will switch Off all accessories The product is easy to install and provides simple automation to reduce wasteful standby energy consumption. The product is suitable for residental and workplace applications. The product can be connected directly to equipment or connected to a standard electrical powerstrip with a number of connected devices.
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The Tripp Lite ECO series UPS cost between $50 to $90, comes in 6, 8 and 8 outlets. These are similar to Smart Strip by completely shutting down outlets used by idle equipment. 99% power efficiency that lowers annual energy bills by up to $50 and 100% RoHS compliance to meet strict enviromental standards.
We don’t realize it, but there are many electronic devices in our home draining electricity 24/7 even though they’re not turned on. Luckily you can solve that problem with the energy saving Smart Strip. So an example of how to use this Smart Strip would be to plug you TV into the control outlet (blue colored), then plug your audio receiver and DVD player into the switched outlets (white colored). When you turn off your TV, the Smart Strip will also automatically cut the power from any devices plugged into the switched outlets (white colored) helping conserve power and helping you save money.
We haven’t seen these at local Best Buy, Target or Circuit City stores but you can find them around the web for around $30-$40. Amazon carries the Smart Strip for $37 with free shipping.
