Power Socket Switch by Yong-jin Kim

We probably don't need to explain this green power socket concept to you—the details are right there in the illustration. Turn the socket off when it's not in use and eliminate vampire energy from your home.

A gadget like this could save us all 11% of our monthly electricity bill. Pretty cool. However, would you use it? That's always the problems with awesome solutions like this.

Will we make the extra effort and follow through by actually turning the little socket off? A solution that is almost as easy would be to unplug the appliances and gadgets in our homes that are not in use. But, often, we fall short on that goal.

Do you unplug everything in your home that's not in use? Do you think something like this Power Socket Switch would help you eliminate vampire energy?

Via Yanko

Comments (3)

It does look a whole lot nicer than a surge protector/power strip, but I'm wondering how practical it is. If you're holding the plug already to turn it, why not just pull the plug from the socket? Also, only having one socket per plate is kind of inconvenient. I like the design, though, especially the reference to the 'power' symbol on computers and electronics.

posted by safarikate on October 29th 2009 at 11:49am
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anyone who has been to australia knows that they have on/off switches for their power outlets, much like light switches. i don't know why this idea hasn't caught on in other countries. these have been around for who knows how long... sure they're not as attractive as this design, but they work.

http://brite.cz/au/foto/01-cesta/zasuvka.jpg

posted by leee on October 29th 2009 at 9:59pm
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The UK also has the on/off switches. And powerboards with on/off switches for every socket on the board are common in both countries too. Doesn't mean everyone uses them though...

posted by FoodieGreenie on October 30th 2009 at 2:46am
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