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TED 5000-G – The Energy Detective Reviews

TED 5000-G – The Energy Detective

  • Works with Google PowerMeter
  • Compatible with Windows PC, Mac & Linux !
  • Accurate to within 2%
  • View real-time energy data remotely via Internet or mobile device
  • Ties into Home Automation Systems

Smart Meters” are designed primarily for the electric utility industry so they can better manage the supply-and-demand of electricity. TED is designed specifically for the consumer, so that one can better manage the use and costs of electricity.

TED puts YOU in charge.

The next generation in home energy monitoring, the TED 5000 Series provides all the benefits of the TED 1000 series along with a new look and improved functionality. The brand new Gateway component, the TED 5000 system provides all the information any energy-conscious homeowner can dream of with added accessibility and feedback!

TED Gateway

The Heart of TED 5000 is the Gateway, the newest component to the TED monitoring system, and the driving force behind the TED 5000. The Gateway provides the TED system with added functionality and data accessibility to make home energy management easier than ever!

With the TED 5000, the Gateway receives and stores your energy data internally. The Gateway stores 60 minutes of Sec

List Price: $ 199.95

Price: $ 199.94

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  1. 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Works as Advertised – Easy Setup, May 23, 2011
    By 
    Westport “RN” (ct, usa) –

    This review is from: TED 5000-G – The Energy Detective (Electronics)

    I bought this device so I could lower my insanely high electric bill. I use about 3000 KwH per month, which is more than twice what I should be using.

    I installed the TED-5000-G myself this past weekend. Within 45 minutes I was monitoring my electricity in real-time on the Ted Footprint software. The device works exactly as advertised.
    I was also able to install the free companion Iphone App and instantly monitor my real-time usage on my Iphone. On top of that, I also took advantage of the option to automatically upload usage data to Google Power Meter so I can monitor my usage from anywhere. Very cool.

    The 5000-G kit comes with two components: An MTU which is a meter that gets installed on your circuit panel, and a Gateway that gets plugged into an ordinary outlet and is attached to your network. The MTU transmits data to the Gateway. The gateway stores the data and is what is accessed over your network to monitor usage.

    I am not an electrician, but was still able to install it myself. I watched the installation video on the TheEnergyDetective.Com about 5 times before I read the instructions. I highly recommended watching the video. Here is the installation video link:. Surprisingly, my installation went about as smoothly as the one on the video. That never happens! When I ordered the kit I also purchased a filter from Ted for $5 bucks. I have two battery backup devices at my house that I read could cause interference. I did not need to use the filter though. The one snafu I almost ran into was after I pulled off the circuit panel cover and thought that I was out of unused circuits on my circuit panel. It took me a while to figure out that there were two unused split circuit breakers. Plugging the wires into the circuit breakers was a little harder than the video implied, but I managed. I installed the MTU outside of the circuit panel so I could see the MTU status light after I put the panel cover back on.

    Once the MTU was in I was home free. I plugged the gateway into the wall upstairs and connected it to a Linksys network switch. I was worried that it needed to go directly into the router, but it worked just fine with the switch in between. After I entered the MTU id into the Ted software I installed on my PC, it found the device immediately and I was on my way.

    I paid full retail price ($199.99) plus like $20 bucks for shipping from Ted. I am not sure I would order it directly from them if I had to do it all over again. My shipment got delayed because they were moving offices. There are a few websites that offer the same price with free shipping. I would go that route. I am glad I went without the wireless monitoring accessory. The iPhone app does the same exact thing.

    Now the bad news. My steam shower is 9000 watts!!! Holy cow!! Thats about $1 per use. That adds up! My dehumidifier is costing me $50 bucks per month! Also, my wife finds it terribly annoying when I call her from work to ask what she just turned on. …and this is only 3 days in!

    I recommend this device. It will most likely pay for itself just by reminding you of your energy usage, plus its kind of fun.

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