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Revainrating 1 out of 5

Promising design, but not implemented

I got one of these devices for Christmas, hooked it up and used it for a few months. The device is great for assessing total and individual usage of devices around the home, as well as identifying trends and observing the impact of various energy saving practices such as turning off lights, turning off computers at night, etc. It takes 15-30 seconds for the base station updated power consumption change dates. This may be because I use a spinning metal wheel on my mechanical control box. Since…

What are the key selling points of Revolutionize Energy Monitoring with Blue Line Innovations BLI 24000 PowerCost BLI-24000?
  • Studies have shown that real-time feedback enables energy savings of 10 to 20 percent.
What are the cons of Revolutionize Energy Monitoring with Blue Line Innovations BLI 24000 PowerCost BLI-24000?
  • The monitor is too heavy to move.

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Beware! Check with your utility company before purchasing

I bought this unit with high hopes of being able to manage my power consumption. I called my electric company (Southern California Edison) to ask a few questions about interpreting my electric bill. I was shocked when they told me that this block was illegal and that if I installed it they would remove it and throw it (from the premises) at the next reading. They think it's a fake. The manufacturer helped me a lot and even called SCE. Unfortunately, they could only ensure that I could not…

What are the key selling points of Revolutionize Energy Monitoring with Blue Line Innovations BLI 24000 PowerCost BLI-24000?
  • That's great
What are the disadvantages of Revolutionize Energy Monitoring with Blue Line Innovations BLI 24000 PowerCost BLI-24000?
  • Expensive

Revainrating 5 out of 5

BlueLine's PowerCost Monitor

I bought this and it only worked for about 1 week and then a big ice storm hit in 2009. We had no power for 10 days so I didn't have much time to use it but it's a great device. In this case you can observe how the measuring disc rotates faster or slower each time you switch it on. Allows you to keep track of which elements use the most energy. It also has an external thermometer that lets you know the temperature first thing in the morning. Just like keeping an eye on your car's speedometer…

What are the reasons to consider Revolutionize Energy Monitoring with Blue Line Innovations BLI 24000 PowerCost BLI-24000?
  • 2.2 pounds
What are the trade-offs of Revolutionize Energy Monitoring with Blue Line Innovations BLI 24000 PowerCost BLI-24000?
  • The monitor flickers when playing video games.

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Works fine, but be careful

It wasn't as good as I had hoped. First, there are multiple types of counter sizes, and I believe my counter size was not supported. The company informed me that the size of my meter represents only 5% of the population. I was able to get around this by doubling the tariff per kWh, but that didn't give me an accurate reading of the electricity I was using. I also had a problem with the energy supplier. When they first came they took it off the counter thinking it was a counter control device…

What are the upsides of using Revolutionize Energy Monitoring with Blue Line Innovations BLI 24000 PowerCost BLI-24000?
  • LCD
What are the problems of using Revolutionize Energy Monitoring with Blue Line Innovations BLI 24000 PowerCost BLI-24000?
  • some difficulties

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The electric monitor is the best in my rating

I ordered a Blue Line Power Monitor to assess my power consumption, it worked flawlessly and gives me accurate and instant data on how much power I am using and using. I would recommend this product to anyone who cares about the environment and is interested in saving energy.

What are the positive aspects of Revolutionize Energy Monitoring with Blue Line Innovations BLI 24000 PowerCost BLI-24000?
  • Easy installation by the average homeowner in about 20 minutes.
What are the disadvantages of Revolutionize Energy Monitoring with Blue Line Innovations BLI 24000 PowerCost BLI-24000?
  • The monitor connections are too difficult to reach.

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Extremely disappointed

The product was declared as NEW, I ordered and received 5 pieces. Each was defective - a part was missing, was rusted - non-functional.

What are the upsides of using Revolutionize Energy Monitoring with Blue Line Innovations BLI 24000 PowerCost BLI-24000?
  • Glittering
What are the disadvantages of Revolutionize Energy Monitoring with Blue Line Innovations BLI 24000 PowerCost BLI-24000?
  • The monitor flickers when playing video games.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great product!: my review

He does what he says he will do with no problem. I've been using it for over a year, no problems. I think the negative comments on this product come from unintelligent buyers who find it difficult to read instructions.

What are the advantages of Revolutionize Energy Monitoring with Blue Line Innovations BLI 24000 PowerCost BLI-24000?
  • The high resolution ensures you see every detail of your content.
What are the disadvantages of Revolutionize Energy Monitoring with Blue Line Innovations BLI 24000 PowerCost BLI-24000?
  • Bad speakers

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Energy cost monitor - love it!

My 16 year old child was able to connect the sensor without any problems. I'm constantly looking at it and changing my behavior to reduce power consumption. It's great for kids too. They love having instant backup to turn off the lights!

What are the pros of Revolutionize Energy Monitoring with Blue Line Innovations BLI 24000 PowerCost BLI-24000?
  • Impressive
What are the shortcomings associated with Revolutionize Energy Monitoring with Blue Line Innovations BLI 24000 PowerCost BLI-24000?
  • Suitable

Have the BLI-25000, a newer model than the BLI-24000 which seems to have had a lot of bad reviews. Installation took less than 5 minutes, as I have digital meters with LED interface setup was very easy. After tuning, the signal strength showed full strength even in the farthest corners of the house, about 200 feet from the wall where the transmitter is located outside the house. The display unit seems to be working fine for the past 4 months. which I had, and shows changes within 4-5 seconds of

What are the positive aspects of Revolutionize Energy Monitoring with Blue Line Innovations BLI 24000 PowerCost BLI-24000?
  • Easy to use
What are the disadvantages of Revolutionize Energy Monitoring with Blue Line Innovations BLI 24000 PowerCost BLI-24000?
  • little things

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Easy to install, works well

I went through the instructions to make sure I hadn't overlooked anything and installed it on my analog meter in about 10 minutes. I have an indoor display within 20 or 30 feet and I keep getting updates every 30 seconds. I definitely recommend this, much cheaper and easier than the other solutions (no need to go into the panel!). CHALLENGE: Has anyone come up with a protocol to read this into a computer? I'm receiving data at 433.92MHz and I bet we could feed it into the PC's microphone port…

What are the pros of Revolutionize Energy Monitoring with Blue Line Innovations BLI 24000 PowerCost BLI-24000?
  • A good thing
What are the shortcomings associated with Revolutionize Energy Monitoring with Blue Line Innovations BLI 24000 PowerCost BLI-24000?
  • Limited ergonomic properties