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Measure watts consumed at disconnect

srivenkat | Posted in Energy Efficiency and Durability on

I am planning to measure the watts being consumed at disconnects for AC, water heater and such, and I am wondering what the easiest way to do this is. Thanks in advance.

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  1. GBA Editor
    Martin Holladay | | #1

    Venkat,
    Here are links to three articles that discuss electricity monitors:

    Home Dashboards Help to Reduce Energy Use

    Home Energy Monitoring, Part 1: Knowledge Is Power

    Home Energy Monitoring, Part 2: Types of Monitoring Systems

  2. walta100 | | #2

    I bought 2 but have not yet installed them $14.00 each

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/AC-Digital-LED-Power-Meter-Monitor-Voltage-KWh-Time-Watt-Energy-Volt-Ammeter/302292039374?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

    Walta

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