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8-Way Surge Strip with Automatic Standby Shutdown ( StandbyOff )

£19.99
. 8 surge protected sockets on a 1.3m lead. Automatically turns your appliances off standby and protects from damaging electrical spikes. Compatible with SKY+ SKY HD and HD TVs as well as satellite receivers and Freeview boxes. 2 sockets are always on for SKY+ SKY HD satellites or harddrive recording devices etc.. Ideal for use with TVs audio equipment DVD players VCRs etc.. Includes USB cable for use with home PCs. Works with your existing remote control. Can be totally hidden - does not require a "line of sight" to operate. All cables and full instructions included StandbyOff switches off the power to your appliances which are not in use with one simple touch - effortlessly saving you money and helping reduce carbon emissions. There is no programming necessary and you can use an existing remote control for the operation so there"s no need to add more clutter to your precious living space. A SCART lead with USB connectors is included ensuring that you can connect all types of peripherals including SKY+ and SKY HD boxes. The StandbyOff also features surge protection which will prevent dangerous electrical spikes from damaging your equipment.

Automatic Standby Control Unit ( Auto StandbyControl )

£29.99
. Ensures your AV equipment is turned off completely not left in standby mode. Automatically senses and turns off all peripheral equipment when your main AV device is switched off. Completely protects against electrical surges and spikes.. 3672 joules 3-line surge protection. Maximum spike voltage 6Kw / 13000A maximum current. Response time less than 1 nanosecond. Noise filtration to 40db. Frequency range 150Khz to 100Mhz. Safety shutdown technology. Less then 1W power in standby mode. Power rating 13A / 250V / 3250W maximum load. 1 main control socket 4 auto ON/OFF sockets. 1.8m power cord 3G 1.25mm. 10A resettable circuit breaker. Lighted rocket switch for normal / auto function 3 LED function lights for power surge protection and normal or automatic operation. Flame resistance housing. Pure white housing colour. Power cut off control adjustment 7W - 70W The standby control unit will automatically cut off the electricity to all your connected peripheral equipment. For you PC system this would be your scanner printer speakers table lamp etc. For your AV equipment this would be the CD player amplifier DVD player etc.The main control equipment (PC or TV for example) is plugged into the control socket; your peripheral equipment is connected to the auto sockets. When the main equipment is turned off the unit senses the drop in power levels and will automatically cut the power to the auto sockets. When the main equipment is turned on again the process is reversed.The level at which the power cuts in and out is adjustable if necessary to suit any specific requirements. The unit can also be operated as a normal surge protected 5-socket power block.

Infrared Standby Eliminator ( Efergy IR TV standby )

£12.99
. Infrared operated standby eliminator. Intercepts the signal from your TV remote and cuts power at the wall socket. Self-learning feature allows for easy set-up. TVs left on standby are a major factor in energy wastage in the home. Can help to protect electrical appliances from energy spikes. TVs left on standby can have a reduced lifespan of 15% and present a needless fire risk

Infrared TV and Audio Standby Saver ( TV Standby Saver )

£19.99
. 6 socket energy saving extension lead for use with TV AV DVD equipment games consoles and other peripherals. Works using your existing appliance remote control. 4 permanent standby sockets. 2 sockets switchable between mains (always on for devices such as SKY+ requiring permanent power) and standby allowing user flexibility. Switches off all standby power to the appliances that are plugged into the unit. Easy to operate and install - set up in 30 seconds. Saves energy therefore helping to reduce carbon emissions and individual carbon footprint. Featured on the BBC TV series "Dragons Den" and was the first product to receive backing from all 5 Dragons. Endorsed under the British Gas energy efficiency scheme "Energy for Tomorrow". Saves up to 43 per year and could pay for itself in 6 months* * Dependant on the number of appliances plugged into the unit their energy consumption and based on estimated figures and current electricity prices

PC Auto Standby Control Unit with Surge Protection ( PC Standby Control )

£19.99
. Very simple set up and operation. Turns the power off completely to your PC. Ensures your printer etc is completely turned off. Saves energy and money. 250V / 50Hz. Current 13A / 3000W. 1.3m control switch cable. Power cable 1.5m. Power on indicator light. 3 Automatic sockets for peripheral equipment. 1 Control socket for the main computer. Power cut off level is 30W. 175 joules surge protection built in. Less than 0.25W power used when turned off The PC standby control unit will automatically cut off the electricity to your computer and all your connected peripheral equipment. This would be your scanner printer speakers table lamp etc. Also it is possible to add further equipment by adding an extension socket to one of the sockets on the unit.The main control PC/ laptop is plugged into the control socket; your peripheral equipment is connected to the auto ON/OFF sockets. Place the control switch in a convenient position next to your PC. There is an adhesive patch on the bottom of the control switch to secure it if required.When the PC is turned off the unit senses the drop in power levels and will automatically cut the power to the PC and the auto sockets for the peripheral equipment.To restore power press the control switch power will then be restored to the PC and your peripheral equipment. You can then operate your PC in the normal way. It is as simple as that to save money save energy and to protect your equipment.

Scalewizard ( Scale Wizard )

£69.99
. Prevents lime scale build up. Removes existing scale. Saves on energy and fuel costs. Appliances last longer. No hard scale on taps and basins. One unit treats the whole house. No chemicals/no plumbing. Easy DIY fit. Suitable for all types of pipes. UK made THE PROBLEM:Sixty percent of UK homes have hard water - basically calcium dissolved in the water. Calcium scale build-up blocks pipes increases fuel bills (as your boiler wastes energy heating the scale) clogs shower heads causes marks on taps and basins and makes washing machines and dishwashers work less efficiently or -even worse- breakdown entirely!THE SOLUTION:Just one Scalewizard electronic water conditioner is enough to treat your whole house. Scalewizard uses patented technology proven over 20 years to control scale build up and unlike water softeners adds no chemicals to your water. The health benefits and taste remain the same. Even better within weeks you will see existing hard scale around taps should have softened enough to just wipe away. Existing scale in pipes appliances and water cylinders should be reduced and new deposits are controlled leaving you with a more efficient water heating system and lower energy bills.THE COST:Simply plug Scalewizard into the nearest socket and for just 4 a year running cost it should provide complete maintenance free scale protection with a 10 year manufacturer's guarantee.

Shower Timer ( Shower Timer )

£7.99
. A simple device that alerts the user once the recommended amount of water has been expended. Water Wise recommends 35 litres of water per shower. An alarm sounds when the target volume is reached. Very easy to calibrate to each individual shower. Helps save both water and energy

Standby Control Socket with Footswitch ( Standby Socket FS )

£12.99
. Fully turns off the power to all connected appliances and equipment. Allows for easy access to turn off equipment. No more reaching behind cabinets or under tables. Saves wasted energy and money. Easy press footswitch. Can also be used as a desk switch. Can be used with any standard power block. Power rating 13A / 250V. 3000W maximum load. 3m footswitch cable. Zero power consumption when off. Power on/off indicator light Each year we have more and more computers TVs audio equipment table lamps and other equipment around the home and office. All this is great but it pushes our energy costs up and up. The more of these types of products we have the more we leave equipment in standby mode.The electricity used whilst in standby mode can add up to significant amounts across weeks months and years. Often we just leave our items switched on or in standby mode this is costing us a lot of money and needlessly using energy. In addition to this leaving our equipment turned on shortens the life of the product and also increases the fire risks etc.The Watts Clever range of Standby Control products helps people and companies to ensure that they turn all relevant equipment fully off. The products ensure that this becomes a simple operation and something that will be done automatically or with the minimum of thought.The standby control socket with footswitch is very simple to use yet very effective in helping you cut your energy costs. Additionally this is a great product to make access easy to sockets that are hidden behind cabinets under tables etc. No more excuses for not turning them off. Just plug the socket into any normal electricity socket. If you wish to connect more than one appliance then connect any standard 2 3 or socket power extension block to the standby control socket. Place the footswitch in a convenient position so that you can access it easily. There is a 3 metre cable to make this easy. To turn off the power to all the connected equipment simply press the footswitch. The power will be turned off completely. Press the footswitch again to restore power.

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