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SubscribePumPing Tap concept literally ejects power cords to save energy
If a device uses no energy for ten minutes, the PumPing Tap's spring-loaded mechanism pops the plug out of the socket like a projectile from a toy dart gun
PumPing Tap is designed to conserve electricity by automatically unplugging devices that are not in use
PumPing Tap is designed to conserve electricity by automatically unplugging devices that are not in use
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For years, environmentalists have warned that keeping electronics plugged in all the time wastes energy, even when a device is switched off. Even for less green-conscious consumers this lost energy can add up on the electric bill each month, so disconnecting unused devices is really a good habit for anyone to get into. But let's be honest, it's hard to remember to unplug each gadget every single time it's used. To help with this, designers have created the PumPing Tap, a concept electrical socket that can detect an unused power cord and physically eject it from the wall.
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