SlimDusty
Member
Found this interesting graphic from http://www.powershop.com.au/ which shows 23 gadgets which use renewable energy sources, or technology to reduce our reliance on electricity.
Some usual suspects such as the Tesla Powerwall and also the Nest Home Thermostat. Also some lesser known enviro-tech companies.
Keen to hear if anyone here has used any of these and their thoughts on them?
Cheers,
CJ
dax
Member
Got one of those solar kettles, they work but are not very useful. Had to laugh at the solar powered keyboard, how does that work inside. Everything else is available on line cheaply
What I have trouble with in using some new technology, is wireless. I'm yet to be convinced it is safe used as much as it is and only have my phone as a wireless contraption, everything else is wired and the phones stay in the entrance because wireless doesn't make it into our house because of the depth of the walls and roof.
That's a very expensive service they provide, you can do it all for less $50 pretty simply.
Bushwalker
Member
We only have #7 and #17
The Evolve showerheads (#18) I think their warm up process is interesting but a bit bogus unless there is a long way between your HWS and the bathroom. They use a minimum of 5.7L/minute. The Kiri satinjet lowflow uses less water 5L/minute and is available from the ATA. The best low flow showerhead ever.
https://shop.ata.org.au/shop/kiri-satinjet-ultra-low-flow-showerhead-rose-mount
I like the robotic lawn mower 
but unlikely they would work on our block.
SlimDusty
Member
Hey Bushwalker,
#7 and #17 are a good start! Save some energy usage there.
Thanks for the info on the shower heads, will have a look at those.
I've heard the robotic mowers work well on flat land, but can get stuck on tree stumps, etc. Might not be as practical as they seem.
SlimDusty
Member
Hi Dax,
cheers to the insight into the solar kettle.
The keyboard apparently charges "whenever there is light" and can stay charged for up to 3 months, even in total darkness. 3 year warranty on that hardware - $159.95.
Also less reliance on batteries, could slightly reduce power consumption from your computer too....and who doesn't want less cords in their office!
You're right though, does need wireless to work.
