We all know the importance of having a surge protector connected to our computers so that a power surge cannot damage all of the sensitive hardware, but what if there was a surge protector that did more?

BITS LTD. sells a product called “The Smart Strip” What make’s this device “smart,” is that when an appliance that is plugged into the strip is not being used, the strip will cut off all power to the appliance. This concept is important because of the  “phantom effect,” which means that your appliances can still use power when they are plugged in and not turned on. “The Smart Strip” has several outlets for appliances that cannot be turned off when not in use, and remaining outlets for those that can. Think of the money, energy, and time you will save. Your energy use will decrease, your electricity bills will decrease, and you won’t have to spend your time shutting off each device. We call this one a “no-brainer.”

How smart are your outlets? Consider buying one of these for any important appliances you have hooked up in your home and start saving!

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