Measure watts consumed at disconnect
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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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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
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