Energy or Electric meter is a device that measures the amount of electricity consumed by a building, area, or by electricity-powered equipment. Electronic utilities use such meters that are installed at customer’s premises to measure energy delivered to them for billing purposes. This energy is typically calibrated in billing units, commonly in kilowatt-hours (kWh), which…
Over the past couple of years, I have reviewed several electric bikes, including the affordable £499 250W Engwe T14 and going up to the 750W Cyrusher XF900 electric bike. People inevitably wonder how fast these bikes can go and what they are capable of. There is no accurate answer to many of these questions. A…
I recently reviewed the superb Anker 737 Power Bank, which is the only power bank that has 140W PD 3.1, making it suitable for the Macbook Pro 16”. I have also reviewed many new power delivery plugs that claim to do 65W, 100W or 140W power delivery and a few portable power stations with 100W…
I have reviewed a couple of electric bikes from ADO in the past year and have been impressed with both of them. Recently, I have been trying out another new brand called Engwe. They currently have 7 electric bike models, all being foldable and ranging in price from €679.99 to €1.584.99. The Engine Pro is…
Following on from my foldable e-bikes buying guide, this post covers hybrid and mountain bike styled bikes. Hybrid & MTB vs Foldable E-Bikes Hybrid and mountain electric bikes are physically larger with bigger wheels than the foldable variety. Obviously, if you plan to go off-road and use these more for leisure than commuting opting for…
Five years ago I reviewed the Volt Connect, at the time I had mixed impressions it was big and quite heavy. While I could see its potential for commuting I think I struggled to separate my fitness focussed lifestyle with the practicality of an electric bile. More recently I have reviewed the foldable ADO A20…
I am lucky that I signed up for a new fixed tariff just before everything got too crazy with gas and electricity. However, I did see our monthly bill rise about 40% and now pay £220 a month, which is a lot for a two-person household. Like everyone else, I have been exploring ways to…
The SwitchBot Bot, a smart button presser, has been a hugely successful smart home device that is incredibly innovative. It is one of those things I have always meant to buy but never go round to. SwitchBot has kindly sent me their Curtain Combo pack to try out, including the newest SwitchBot Curtain, a hub,…
Would you like to minimize the amount of power that your home or small business is using? First off, you can compare and shop for Texas Electricity Companies to make sure you pay reasonable rates and don’t overspend. Then, consider reducing the costs while sticking to the services you are already using. It is no…
There are a lot of people who consider getting a smart meter from their utility provider. If you are one of these people, you should consider if getting a smart meter will save you money on your bills. You need to weigh the pros and cons of having one and know how to get one…
Just before Christmas, I was contacted by Volt to review one of their e-bikes, the Volt Connect and I have been using it intermittently for the past couple of weeks. I am a reasonably keen cyclist that rides a road bike, and as an ex-obese person, one of the main reasons why I cycle is…
I am a big fan of smart heating, and with the cost of gas and electricity, it has become more important than ever to have greater control over your heating. My home has gas-powered central heating, so I don’t particularly need an electric heater, but this Aeno Premium Eco Smart LED Heater is superb, albeit…