Geeks.com has the Remote Controlled Switch Socket 3-Pack for $14 + $8 shipping = $22 shipped. It allows remote operation of many electrical devices, including lamps, appliances, tools and more (not sure about the tools though).
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#1
MadMonkey - Posted 12:55 pm PST 02/14/09 (1315 Posts)
Why would you want to have remote controlled tools?!?!? Just to mess with your family and friends?
#2
b00b00luu - Posted 1:10 pm PST 02/14/09 (54 Posts)
Saves electricity. While still plugged in, your appliances still have a charge when not on... this will cut off the power completely
#3
dave_c - Posted 2:03 pm PST 02/14/09 (7517 Posts)
These outlets also have to use a tiny bit of standby power to have a live circuit that detects the RF signal sent by the remote control.
Those devices that use more power, tend to do so for a reason, like keeping a clock running, keeping settings stored, etc.
Sockets like these are just a convenience in not having to get up and go over to the thing you want to turn on. Power a lamp or a Christmas tree from one, though even more convenient might be using a timer module so it comes on and off at certain times of day without having to touch a remote at all.
Those devices that use more power, tend to do so for a reason, like keeping a clock running, keeping settings stored, etc.
Sockets like these are just a convenience in not having to get up and go over to the thing you want to turn on. Power a lamp or a Christmas tree from one, though even more convenient might be using a timer module so it comes on and off at certain times of day without having to touch a remote at all.
#4
buttmunch - Posted 3:03 pm PST 02/14/09 (587 Posts)
So they DO save energy - that of lazy ass users of this device that don't have to get up off the couch to turn off their ice cream makers.
#5
simplyjas - Posted 3:13 pm PST 02/14/09 (151 Posts)
I own these, the biggest problem with this is if there is no line of sight then it won't work. You have to be able to see it in order to control it. I was hoping that isn't the case, but it is.
#6
bargainjp - Posted 4:49 pm PST 02/14/09 (313 Posts)
Can I control this over the Internet?
#7
da5id1 - Posted 4:58 pm PST 02/14/09 (441 Posts)
#6 Sure. Send an email to my mom to turn off your lights.
#8
whatatay - Posted 8:30 pm PST 02/14/09 (1108 Posts)
#2 is wrong if the appliance has a mechanical switch that actually cuts off power.
#9
homeless1 - Posted 12:09 am PST 02/15/09 (27 Posts)
#1.
This is so a person can use this tome I found on the internet called DIY Dentistry. So you can position a drill inside your mouth and turn it on!
This is so a person can use this tome I found on the internet called DIY Dentistry. So you can position a drill inside your mouth and turn it on!
#10
nobody1 - Posted 6:23 am PST 02/15/09 (16 Posts)
I own these and they suck. The only thing they were good for was the Christmas tree, they are all in the trash now. FWIW, I paid less than this at geeks too.
#11
notaguru - Posted 4:23 pm PST 02/15/09 (153 Posts)
I bought these and am very satisfied. Range is at least 30', and they shoot right through a stucco wall. Convenient and reliable.
The only issue is size - bigger isn't better.
The only issue is size - bigger isn't better.
#12
pigonthewing - Posted 6:59 pm PST 02/15/09 (258 Posts)
#11 i can't decide which d!ck joke would be most appropriate right now..
#13
RKLE - Posted 8:20 pm PST 02/15/09 (6302 Posts)
I could use some that run off a timer.
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