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excerpt: "Review of the Power Squeezer hardware/software package ($69.95) for the TS1000/ZX81 16K that connects via mic/ear ports to control BSR carrier-current appliance and lamp modules. Controls up to 256 channels programmatically; software handles 20 with two on/off cycles per 24 hours. Notes software clock inaccuracy requiring weekly resetting as main limitation."
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# Power Squeezer: Home Energy Control System Review

Review of the Power Squeezer hardware/software package ($69.95) for the TS1000/ZX81 16K that connects via mic/ear ports to control BSR carrier-current appliance and lamp modules. Controls up to 256 channels programmatically; software handles 20 with two on/off cycles per 24 hours. Notes software clock inaccuracy requiring weekly resetting as main limitation.