We recommend 3″ on each side (6″ total overlap) for optimum light control and privacy. If you want the entire window uncovered when the blind is fully open, you may need to add more than the recommended 6″. How much … Continue reading →

For many users, smart plugs are worth it. They use less energy than other devices providing they’re set up correctly. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory and CLEAResult found that using smart plugs saves between 1 and 4.58% of energy usage … Continue reading →

Blog The Pros and Cons of LED Lights. July 10, 2020. Pro: Long Lifespan. An LED light bulb has the longest lifespan of all the bulb options. Con: An Upfront Investment Is Required. Pro: Energy-Efficient. Con: Not Great for Dimmers. … Continue reading →

What is inside the Smart Bulb? Components inside the bulb include: Power management: Step down from 120/240V to 12, 6 or 3v to drive LEDs and sensors and other output devices such as speakers.Environment Sensors: Any of the following might … Continue reading →

The mydlink app lets you control the plug from anywhere, as well as giving you the option to set it to turn on and off on a schedule. What app do I use for a smart plug? APP Control from … Continue reading →

ATLANTA — Rheem announced today an integration facilitating Rheem EcoNet-enabled water heaters to work with the Nest Learning Thermostat.Rheem’s line of EcoNet-enabled Electric and Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heaters now work with Nest. How do I know if my thermostat … Continue reading →

Louisiana. Across all sectors, Hawaii has the highest electricity rate (28.72 cents), and Louisiana has the lowest electricity rate (7.71 cents).Annual Average Price. per Kilowatthour. by State. Rank State Average Electricity Rate for All Sectors (Cents per Kilowatthour) 1 Louisiana … Continue reading →

Paris laid claim to the world’s first electric streetlights. Its arc lamps, also known as Yablochkov candles, were installed in 1878. Three years later, 4,000 of these electric lamps were in use, effectively replacing gas lanterns mounted on poles. Who … Continue reading →

Can you dim lights with an Alexa plug? The Decora smart plug allows you to turn lights on/off, or dim them with two types of voice assistants, Amazon’s Alexa, and Google Assistant, among others.The smart plug can also be used … Continue reading →

between 12 – 18 months. As a guideline, the Lithium Battery Pack powering an average sized window roller blind (1.2M wide x 1.2M high) operated a couple times a day should last between 12 – 18 months. How long do … Continue reading →

“Alexa, turn on the Christmas lights” Step 1: Download the app associated with your smart plug and create an account. Step 2: Connect the plug. Step 3: Connect your smart plug to Wi-Fi. Step 4: Name your smart plug. Step … Continue reading →

AOsmith bought Takagi about 2 years ago and completely redesigned all of the Takagi line. Who owns Takagi? A. O. Smith CorporationA. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) and Takagi Industrial Co. Ltd. of Fuji-city, Shizuoka, Japan, today announced that they are … Continue reading →

You might have heard about Wi-Fi 6e routers and think they might be even better for the IoT. In reality, they don’t do anything to help smart home devices; the benefits of Wi-Fi 6e are more bandwidth and throughput for … Continue reading →

The 1 hp is way over-powered for what the Standard Clean Water System needs.In this operating mode, the 1 hp pump requires about twice the energy to operate than a ? hp pump and when flow is restricted to accommodate … Continue reading →

Can you pump water without electricity? The spiral pump (also known as water wheel pump) is a hydraulic machine that pumps water without electricity. With the global efforts to reduce carbon emissions, the increased focus on renewable energy is making … Continue reading →