whatonearth: thedailywhat: Power-Saving Device of the Day: The “Outlet Regulator” by Rhode Island School of Design student Conor Klein forcibly disconnects itself from its power supply when the electronic device being charged reaches its energy capacity, thus avoiding needless (and costly) energy over-consumption. Click here to see the “Outlet Regulator” in action. Source: Innovative Leech Plug ejects plug when completely charged. Gleeky Gadgets. February 17, 2010. Julian Horsey. April 22, 2010. <Link URL>. “Forcibly disconnects” - totally would make that last tip a no brainer, but until (hopefully) this goes on the market and you get one, don’t forget to keep unplugging ;)

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Power-Saving Device of the Day: The “Outlet Regulator” by Rhode Island School of Design student Conor Klein forcibly disconnects itself from its power supply when the electronic device being charged reaches its energy capacity, thus avoiding needless (and costly) energy over-consumption.

Click here to see the “Outlet Regulator” in action.

Source: Innovative Leech Plug ejects plug when completely charged. Gleeky Gadgets. February 17, 2010. Julian Horsey. April 22, 2010. <Link URL>.

“Forcibly disconnects” - totally would make that last tip a no brainer, but until (hopefully) this goes on the market and you get one, don’t forget to keep unplugging ;)