How to Set a Freezer Failure Alert
In our last post, we talked about the risks using a meat freezer. The key point was that freezers can fail, and meat freezers may contain hundreds of dollars worth of food. So how can you prevent losing all of this food and money? One way is to add an alert to your eGauge! Alerts can be set to trigger for many reasons, but if you want one to alert you when a freezer fails, you can use something like this:
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A Risky Home Appliance: The Meat Freezer
Replacing home appliances is never without some cost. Buying a new clothes washer or dryer takes time and money, and all the while you have smelly clothes piling up, just waiting to be washed. Even though replacing appliances like these can be a pain, it’s easy to tell when they have failed. There are some appliances that fail silently and when that happens it can cost you a bundle. These are the appliances in the far reaches of your home, the ones that don’t get used on a daily basis. A meat freezer is a good example of this type of appliance.
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Utilizing Battery Storage
In 1890, the Western Union Telegraph Company utilized a battery storage system consisting of 20,000 zinc-copper cells. The installation was designed to provide power in the event of a utility failure. Modern battery storage systems are designed to meet the same goal. However, the technology has improved significantly -- the cost of batteries, controllers, inverters, and other necessary hardware has decreased to the point where battery storage systems (BSS) are a realistic option for many property owners. There are a number of key factors to explore when considering the purchase of a BSS, including:
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Aaahh!!! Real Energy Monsters
This Halloween be on the watch for energy sucking phantoms and vampires that are stealing your money!
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Knowledge of Power is Power
Power is commonly talked about and used every single day, but what kind of power are you talking about and even more importantly, what kind of power are you using?
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Get Schooled on Your Energy Usage
Welcome Back Students!
With all the youngins back in class, it's time for some energy education.
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