Energy Consumption? Does anyone know how much energy this device consumes when idle (i.e. when the bulb is off and motion is not detected)?
772137
I called up first alert and they said 3.3 milliamps - that would correspond to (3.3/1000 x 120) = 0.396 watts
1229134
I frankly do not know, but I do not see why one could not use an energy efficient bulb with this device. I am thinking of the spiral bulbs...Is that the bulb you are asking about?
988987
This is ere I am using it. LED light is NOT supposed to attract bugs and has MUCH lower power consumption. Hope this helps!
2238385
The actual power consumption of this bulb is 9.0W. There is no equivalent incandescaent bulb. This is much brighter than any other incandescent bulbs. Thanks
1177748
No power consumption is given - it is a very bright array of LED's (28!) - almost too bright for my purpose of a key-board light - almost like a small desk lamp.So, based on brightness alone, it is not the lowest one out there for low power. Good light source however -
820568
I don't have the equipment to test for that but if there is any electricity used when the bulb is off it would be mininmal. The bulb uses very little electricity when it is on.
1311939
I can't say for sure, but it stands to reason that this would be the maximum power consumption if for no other reason than a safety issue. I've had two of these running in my house since July 3, and haven't noticed a marked increase in my power bill. I leave them on automatic and they run on the low (very quite) speed until the sensor detects dust or what ever in the air then they ramp up the speed. Depending upon how much dirt is present, they usually don't stay at med or hi speed very long. The only thing I don't like about these units is the pretty blue lighted ring that changes from blue to purple to red depending on the amount of dirt present. I use one in the bedroom at night locked on medium speed for the white noise it puts out and I had to rig up a cover over the blue ring because in a dark room it is very bright.
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Hmmmm. Never really noticed. So I went and checked it out. The red led comes on when motion is detected. It blinks only when movement is detected. Otherwise it is out. Hope that solves your question. P'Cola Bob.
1374592
I think it's just on/off. I don't use it any more. It didn't provide enough light area for my needs.
521493
Has nothing to do with the unit. It depends on the wattage of the bulbs you use and the on/off settings you set the unit at. You could try the LED bulbs which consume nothing.
1623423
I thing it runs continuously like your refrigerator. Not sure of the power usage. However I did not notice a increase in my bikl
797343
Well, since you asked:I would assume a rate of $0.10/kwh So just multiply that times the estimated usage vs an incandescent bulb of equivalent wattage.Have fun with this one!
1749692
I am using energy efficient light bulbs, but they aren't LED. Love my lamp though.
1195691
Have not measured idle draw. Has energy saving idle mode. My AC output is grounded.
233027
The power consumption is about 0.5 ampere (around 6 Watt). I can't say about lumens, but do not expect great brights... it will never replace the main head lights. I use it in my motorcycle just as extra light to make me more visible.
648325
It uses far, less energy. Yes, the bulbs can operated independently, or placed into groups, such as office, kitchen, living room, etc..
397367
Mine is in continuous use (years), though at least half the time it's keeping all the connected lights off. Only once did I have a problem with it, and powering it off and restarting it fixed it. Note that most of the load I have it driving is LED bulbs with a few incandescents mixed in; I'm nowhere near the maximum rated wattage.