This Boost Box has a set of water saving superstars, energy saving dynamos, and key safety products that are perfect for kids rooms and bath. You will not only save money, water and energy with the contents of this box, you will also have the tools to teach wise water and energy use. With adult supervision, all of the products can be installed by kids 5 and up. Coupled with the activity kit and coloring book, you are giving the kid in your life the tools to save water, energy and money. Plus, it will help you save energy and thousands of gallons of perfectly good water every year!
Teach kids to save money and natrual resources with the easy informative kit!Each box has been handpicked for its ability to help your child use less energy and water while maintaining the safety and comfort you provide them.
Kit includes: Armadillo
Compact Fluorescent Light bulb, Coldwater Catcher, Smoke and Fire Alarm, 12 Outlet Caps, The AquaAerator, Toothbrush Coach, Light Timer, Lime Light, Draft-free Piggy, Water Saving Fun Kit, Saving Water and Energy Activity Book, Water and Energy Home Audit Kit.
Light & Appliance Timer
The light and appliance timer is for more than turning on and off lights, used wisely it is also an energy saver and safety unit. Use it to turn off computers and stereo equipment during 'off' hours, or for turning on lights before you get home. Just think of all the appliances that you can auto turn on when you need them and off when you don't. Installation is simple. 1 Begin by setting the actual time. This is done by turning the wheel clockwise until the arrow is pointing to the correct time. 2 Next, set the pins for the desired on/off times. Pull pins up for "Off" and push down for "On". Set the top switch to the 'Timer On' set- ting and plug into wall outlet. 3 Plug desired appliance into timer unit. 4 Make sure both wall outlet and appliance are turned on. Timer is now activated. To manual override settings switch to 'Outlet On' and switch back to 'Timer On' to return controlled settings. Please refer to complete installation and programming instruction included in Light & Appliance Timer packaging. You are in control of how much you save.
Lime Light
Having a night light on at night is both safe and com- forting. This LED light uses 75% less energy than a conventional night-light and lasts 10x longer. Simply plug in and save. Uses only 26 cents per year in electricity.
Armadillo CFL
Lighting consumes roughly 9% of the electricity used in a typical home, as each incandescent bulb can cost $15 per year. Switching to CFLs will make a measurable difference: With its energy efficient technology, each bulb costs only $4 per year in electricity, plus it will last up to 6x longer than incandescent bulbs. You've probably heard that CFLs contain mercury, and wonder if you can have the energy-savings of CFL lights but not their inherent risk of mercury exposure? This bulb with its protective casing is the answer. You'll enjoy its warm and pleasant light spectrum. And if it breaks, you will appreciate it even more when the glass and mercury is contained in the casing. The Armadillo is installed like a standard light bulb.
Be sure that your light switch is in the "Off" position. Contact your local municipality for disposal instructions for this and other CFL bulbs. This is not a dimmable CFL and is not compatible with the Eco Dimmer. This bulb also saves you $280 over its lifespan and thousands of gallons of water per year per bulb. Water you ask? Yes, generating electricity at power plants consumes massive amounts of water, upwards of 10,000 gallons per minute for a 1,000-megawatt power plant. This means that a 60-watt incandescent light bulb consumes more than a gallon of water per hour of light. While you will not see this cost on your bill, it is a cost to us all since this water is then not available for our needs.
The Coldwater Catcher
A lot of water goes down the drain while we're waiting for the shower, kitchen and bathroom water to get hot. With this handy collapsible bucket, you can now capture your cold running water as you are waiting for the water to warm up. It's simple to use: just pull the handle to expand the bucket and set it under your kitchen and bath faucets, shower, and spigots. With the filled bucket you can:
- Water plants & garden
- Hand wash clothes
- Fill the toilet tank
- Clean floors and other surfaces
- -And many other uses.
Tips: You can even use it to capture water as you are washing your vegetables. If unattended, works best when you hang it off the faucet. You can use a Coldwater Catcher in any room that has a faucet. In one simple move you can save several gallons per day!
The AquaAerator (1.5 gpm)
Faucets account for 16% of indoor water used. Attaching or updating your older model aerator this super water saver is one of the easiest way to save start saving water and money. This aerator easily screws onto your bathroom faucet and save you water while maintaining a great spray.
1 Using pliers or vice-grips unscrew the old aerator.
2 Apply a single wrap of the enclosed Teflon tape around the threads of the new aerator.
3 Put the rubber washer inside the end and screw the new aerator by hand onto the faucet.
4 Run water to test. Tighten as necessary.
Tips: Put a damp cloth around the aerator first to protect the finish from the pliers. Enclosed is a Universal threading system; while it fits in most faucets, it does not fit all. Adapters are provided in case you need them. You will save even more water when coupled with use of the Coldwater Catcher. Saves you over 7,000 gallons a year.
Toothbrush Coach The Toothbrush Coach will encourage your children to brush their teeth for a full 2-minutes and save water at the same time. The Toothbrush Coach consists of a mirror cling film and a 2-min bubble-up timer. Simple and easy to use, just remove the backing from the cling film and adhere it to your bathroom mirror. Then place the Bubble-Up within easy reach for your kids and show them how to use it. Save up to three gallons with every brush!
Outlet Caps Clear safety caps seal out the drafts and prevent children from accidentally inserting objects! Press safety caps into unused electrical outlets to child-proof them and prevent drafts. Simply remove them when outlet is needed. Be safe and save.
Smoke and Fire Alarm
Smoke detectors provide an essential early warning signal so you and your family can escape. Installation is simple and having one in each room is important, one in your kids room is a must.
1 Attach the mounting bracket for your Smoke and Fire Alarm to the wall or ceiling with screws (included).
2 Make sure a working battery is connected to the alarm.
Draft Free Piggy
Outlets and switches are holes in the wall! Pre-cut thermo-foam inserts quickly seal out these hidden draft spots. To begin, walk around the house and count how many outlets you have and which ones are on outside walls. Next, prioritize the outside wall outlets as they are more likely to let in drafts. Then, take off outlet or switch cover by removing screws. Finally, fit the Draft Free Piggy inside the hole and replace cover. Insert is fireproof and safe to use in outlet and switch covers.
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