TED 5000 Review
TED 5000 Review. TED 5000 The Energy Detective is a consumer-based electricity monitoring device that takes home energy monitoring and management to a new level. I’m really excited about this product because Google, yes Google, has partnered up with the makers of the TED 5000 (Energy Inc.) and created a free software platform called, Google PowerMeter. The TED 5000 are actually Google’s first partner for their Google Power Meter software and when used together, teaches users how to save money by being smarter about their energy consumption. TED 5000′s allow you to measure power of the whole house.
If you live in some parts of US or Canada, energy costs differ depending on the time of the day. For example, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. If you use electricity after 10pm, energy costs 1/3 of what it does during the day up until 6am the next day. The TED 5000 is a device that will show you how you your energy usage patterns throughout the day and the software gives you a visual report. Then with this information, you can take action to reduce your energy consumption and costs. Its a really great tool.
TED 5000 features:
- Works with Google PowerMeter
- Intuitive, simple setup directly from Computer
- Compatible with Windows PC, Mac & Linux !
- Wireless hand-held display (optional)
- Backlit display (optional)
- Rechargeable Battery – no batteries to change
- Accurate to within 2%
- User can customize displays
- Adjustable sensitivity – user can adjust down to ONE WATT !
- View real-time energy data remotely via Internet or mobile device
- Optional Solar/Wind Package – Net-Metering capability
- Receives signal from multiple sources
- Ties into Home Automation Systems
- Stores detailed data for export to computer
- Accommodates all rate structures – flat, tiered, time-of-use, demand, seasonal (4 seasons), weekend/holiday, or any mix of structures!
What TED 5000 Display Shows:
Only the “C” models have a backlit digital display. The TED 5000 can display the following data:
- Watts, Volts, Energy Cost kWh
- Current, Daily and Monthly usage
- Power Factor, kVa, Amps
TED 5000 Footprints Software:
The TED 5000 comes with a mini-CD that contains the installation software for the Energy Detective software called, Footprints. Once this software is installed, then accessing the web-browser based display is really straight forward.
TED 5000 Configurations:
The TED 5000 comes in 8 different configurations. C-models have a display and the G-models do not. As you move up through the configurations, the “x” in the 500x represents how many panels the model will work with at your home. For example, the TED 5000-C has a display and works with homes with 1 electrical panel and/or homes with 1 electrical panel and solar/wind installations. The TED 5002-G doesn’t have a display and works with homes with 2 electrical panels, homes with a single electrical panel and solar/wind installation or homes with 1 electrical panel and 1 sub-panel. All models work with Google’s PowerMeter software.
Read my post about all TED 5000 models
TED 5000 Price:
The base model, TED 5000-G with no display costs US $199.95 / CA $223.94. To get the model with a display, the TED 5000-C, its only US $40 more or CA $44.80.
Where to buy the TED 5000:
The TED 5000 is available online at these online stores:
Are you interested in the TED 5000 Whole House Energy Monitor or do you already have one? Let me know what your thoughts and review it in a response below! thanks!
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Sure, but the instructions that come with the TED are just plain poor. IT still feels like a Do It Yourself product. I got it all working – after researching several blogs for updates and tips. They need to do better with this product. But, pretty good start, nonetheless.
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just got the ted 5000 yesterday… it works about 30% of the time..the 2 units are less than 15′ away and it keeps sending fault data..I can turn my AC and WH and all the lights off and it still shows everything being on for about 30 min, and then it goes blank to 0.00 and then will pick up stuff here and there…WASTE OF MONEY
Hi Greg, thanks for your comment. I would give Energy Inc. a call: 843.766.9800 (direct) or 800.959.5833 (toll-free). They are really helpful and Im sure they can answer your questions. If installed properly and not faulty (RMA if faulty), the TED 5000 should work fine. thanks.