To rest your Nest thermostat: Press the Nest ring to open the Quick View menu. Turn the ring to select Settings, then click the ring. Select Reset, and click the ring. Select one of the four reset functions: Schedule, Away, … Continue reading →

Hmm, what? Yes, humans, under special circumstances, can hear radio-frequency pulses in the range of 2.4MHz to 10GHz (corresponding to radio frequencies and microwave) as buzzes, clocks, hiss or knocking at apparent auditory frequencies of 5kHz and higher (very high-pitched). … Continue reading →

The simple truth is that British Gas are more expensive because they are not as efficient, and make higher profits. Is British Gas the cheapest supplier? How do big six prices compare? British Gas has the cheapest tariff of the … Continue reading →

The number of smart plugs is limited primarily by Wi-Fi network bandwidth. Typical Sense users can use about 20 smart plugs without issue. Note that each plug of the TP-Link HS300 smart strip counts as 1 smart plug, regardless of … Continue reading →

Darkness travels at the speed of light. More accurately, darkness does not exist by itself as a unique physical entity, but is simply the absence of light. Why is darkness faster than light? The ‘speed of darkness’ is sometimes informally … Continue reading →

Sparking Switch It’s not uncommon to see a small spark coming from inside a switch when you turn it off. This is normal in most cases, and it doesn’t indicate a problem. It’s caused by a load arc that occurs … Continue reading →

Do Surge protectors make sound or noise? Yes, surge protector makes noise. This is true for all electrical devices and components.Even though they are supposed to click whenever they encounter a surge, surge protectors that produce loud clicks, buzzing, crackling, … Continue reading →

For gas smart meters, press and hold the red button A for five-to-10 seconds. This will then display ‘Credit ON’. Press and release button A, and the meter will display the reading. How do I get a meter reading from … Continue reading →

Nine Economy 7 cost-cutting tips Double-check your off-peak times. Max your night-time usage. Be careful when the clocks change. Ensure your meter’s clock isn’t on the blink. Maximise the energy efficiency of your storage heaters. Call your supplier if your … Continue reading →

The 1 AC Energy Meter is an A4 module that includes a single-phase energy meter. It consists of an industrial type single phase energy meter and a switch to select the power flow direction. What is meant by energy meter? … Continue reading →

Can a homeowner install a tankless water heater? Installation. While it is possible to install your own tankless water heater, it’s not a job for inexperienced do-it-yourselfers. There are a number of different sizes and styles of tankless water heaters, … Continue reading →

Conventional water heaters, also known as tank water heaters, are by far the most common type of hot water systems used in homes throughout the United States. These systems consist of a large insulated tank in which between 30 and … Continue reading →

Therefore, when the Triac dimmer switches at the peak of the cycle on an LED circuit, the energy has to flow somewhere.As this spike radiates out across the cabling on the circuit, it can disturb WiFi and radio signals throughout … Continue reading →

Go back to google home and you can now re-link smart life (it will come up with the screen to enter your login details), this time make sure you enter the email you registered under (if it was email and … Continue reading →

While fluorescent lights, such as those in offices, dim by around 35 per cent with every flicker, LED lights dim by 100 per cent. It means they effectively turn off and on again hundreds of times every second. This can … Continue reading →