Re: Can I measure AC vampire current this way?


"Ross Herbert"
"Phil Allison"
:>
:> There certainly is a better way, although it will cost you. The
:> Cent-A-Meter was
:> designed and developed in Australia to do exactly what you require.
:
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:** In no way shape or form will it do that.
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:> It is
:> suitable for all AC supply voltages and both 50/60Hz frequency. Cost
:> calculations can be set to $, UKP and Euro's.
:> http://www.cispl.com.au/centameter/centameter.cfm
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:** Does not connect to INDIVIDUAL appliances.
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:Says 50 Watt minimum - so it is TOTALLY useless.
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:Also says it MUST be installed by a licensed electrician.
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:

Ok Phil... you are correct.


** Of course.

I did err in regard to the very much lower currents
involved in the OP's request and the Cent-A-Meter's minimum power
measuring
spec.


** Makes it 10% useless.

Has no way to monitor an individual appliance.


It's still a great device for people interested in finding out more info
on
their power consumption though.


** The bill tells you that.


Both you and I know that the average electronics
enthusiast who can read circuits and build stuff knows how to clip a
current
sensor around the phase wires in the meter box and wouldn't bother getting
a
licensed sparky in.


** You presume far too much.




........ Phil


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