Guest guest Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Richard III wrote: Thanks David. One Question - Dose this device measure how much a device is using at the present moment or dose it show how much energy it has used since you first pluged it in.RickyIt will give you cumulative Killawatt hoursI use it mainly to see total power draw on a circuitIt has a 15a limitSo I usually test each "leg" of extension cords on a circuit & then add them upThe power can fluctuate, so you need to leave wiggle roomYour volts can swing, which effects the wattsPlus anything with a motor will pull more at start uphttp://www.p3international.com/products/special/P4400/P4400-CE.html# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 David Balch wrote: Richard III wrote: Thanks David. One Question - Dose this device measure how much a device is using at the present moment or dose it show how much energy it has used since you first pluged it in.RickyIt will give you cumulative Killawatt hoursI use it mainly to see total power draw on a circuitIt has a 15a limitSo I usually test each "leg" of extension cords on a circuit & then add them upThe power can fluctuate, so you need to leave wiggle roomYour volts can swing, which effects the wattsPlus anything with a motor will pull more at start uphttp://www.p3international.com/products/special/P4400/P4400-CE.html#What do you mean by cumulative killowatt hours. Dose it mean it dose not measure tha max voltage/amps it will draw. I am wondering because I would like to use it to measure how much each string of lights draw. Then I could multiply that by the number of strings to find how much all the light strings will pull on one channel. Will it work for this. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 There is a better description here http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/review/kill_a_watt_electric_usage_monitor_review . It will give you real time readings as well as the cumulative Kilowatt usage. AI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 I measure everything I plug inI plug a string of lights in, and measure the wattageI measure blow mold CFL lights, air blowns, rope lightsIn some cases I plug everything in to extension cords setup in the yard, then plug the extension cord in to the meter. This gives me the total draw of everything plugged in (not exceeding 15a)The cumulative killawatt hours are made so you cab plug devices that cycle on & off (refridgerator) & find out how much power the fridge pulls over 24 hours. You can then calculate how much it would use a month (and if buying a new fridge would save you $$)For what you wantMeasure each type of string, then multiply by the number of stringsIt will tell you watts, volts etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 AI wrote: There is a better description here http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/review/kill_a_watt_electric_usage_monitor_review . It will give you real time readings as well as the cumulative Kilowatt usage. AICheck out http://www.centameter.co.nz/ for an brilliant idea (designed in NZ!)[*]Large digital display and LCD screen for easy viewing [*]Temperature and humidity display to show comfort level in the home [*]Alarm to notify of excessive peak loads [*]Adjustable tariff rate to match the household supply rate [*]Clip on sensor for attachment at switchboard - Up to 3 sensors for 3 phase supply (available separately) [*]Wireless display receiver unit that can be taken from room to room or mounted in a central location [*]Designed in New Zealand, manufactured in China to ISO9000 standards [*]Complies with applicable Australian and New Zealand Communications and Electricity Authorities regulations CE Ä N12357 [*]Warranty 12 months (excludes batteries) The specs[*]433MHz wireless transmission - Range ~ 30m [*]Power < 1.0 mW - 6 x AA batteries [*]Battery save mode [*]Accuracy +/- 5% [*]Min 50W - Max 15kW per phase [*]Weatherproof transmitter [*]Sensor CE compliant [*]C-tick N12357 [*]Suitable for 110/220/230/240/250 VAC & 50/60 Hz And yes, they have thought of 110v AND 60Hz AND they will supply overseas! Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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