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Comment on What is Green IT? by E-waste this festive season – what you can do about it | Steplight

E-waste this festive season – what you can do about it | Steplight — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 02:00:20 +0000

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Comment on How to Calculate Wattage (Watts) – Apparent Power vs Real Power by Fridge Power Consumption – Can the Star Rating be trusted? | Steplight

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:58:34 +0000

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Comment on Fridge Power Consumption – Can the Star Rating be trusted? by How to Calculate Wattage (Watts) – Apparent Power vs Real Power | Steplight

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:58:09 +0000

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Comment on What is Green IT? by National e-waste recycling or ‘e-cycling’ is finally here | Steplight

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:55:47 +0000

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Comment on National e-waste recycling or ‘e-cycling’ is finally here by What is Green IT? | Steplight

What is Green IT? | Steplight — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:49:00 +0000

[...] Another contributing factor is the lack of accountability placed on companies that produce IT equipment. Most could take greater responsibility for measuring resource consumption over the entire lifespan of the product but unfortunately there is little incentive for them to do this. The end result of this is that hundreds of thousands of old computers and mobile phones (with all of their toxic elements) end up in landfills every year. Hopefully this will reduce with increased awareness and the National Television & Computer Recycling Scheme. [...]

Comment on How to Calculate Wattage (Watts) – Apparent Power vs Real Power by Steplight

Steplight — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:10:39 +0000

Correct. The only time you should be “concerned” about doing something about poor power factor is if you are paying for it (generally only large commercial sites).

Comment on How to Calculate Wattage (Watts) – Apparent Power vs Real Power by Phillip Bissell

Phillip Bissell — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:07:16 +0000

Very informative. So. . . if my Steplight Power Meter takes into account the Power Factor and displays the REAL power consumption, there is no need for concern. Right?

Comment on Compost and worm farms: it’s all good news (Part 1) by Wormfarm Why is it Wet and Smelly? « The Potted Vegetable Gardener

Wormfarm Why is it Wet and Smelly? « The Potted Vegetable Gardener — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 05:01:27 +0000

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Comment on How accurate is the Current Cost ENVI/EnviR energy monitor? by Dsinned

Dsinned — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:48:06 +0000

The accuracy is also greatly influenced by the current sensor(s) as well. Ideally, the clamp should have the conductor very closely centered inside the jaws. However, in most installations “centering” is just an approximation at best. Also, because the jaws are divided so that they can be opened and closed around the conductor, this contributes to measurement error. Lastly, the jaw “pressure” (holding force while closed) is yet another factor. If the jaws are just a tad bit separated while supposedly closed, a lot more measurement error can be introduced in the current reading. To prevent this any needless error, make sure the jaws are COMPLETELY closed, tight around the conductor.

Comment on Compost and worm farms: it’s all good news (Part 2) by Gardening at home and ‘food security’ « Steplight

Gardening at home and ‘food security’ « Steplight — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 07:39:27 +0000

[...] nature’s closed loop cycles. My garden isn’t complete without using a compost and/or worm farm. There’s no waste in natural cycles – food scraps and garden clippings become compost [...]