Re: Power meter recommendations

From: Peter Duck (pduck_at_zetnet.co.uk)
Date: 06/20/04 

Date: Sun, 20 Jun 2004 23:36:23 +0100

 In message <d1835a57.0406200354.4669a4ca@posting.google.com>
        jwlawler@yahoo.com (Sean O'Leathlobhair) wrote:

> I would like a power, or more accurately an energy, meter. I want to
> measure the consumption of various domestic appliances such as TV
> (running and in stand-by), fridge etc. ...

> I don't want to measure peak or instantaneous consumption but the
> total energy consumed or average power consumption over a long period
> such as 24 hours or a week.

> The ideal device would be one that could pop in between the plug and
> the socket as some RCCBs can.

> Does anyone know of such a device? If so, how much do they cost and
> where can I get one? On the where question, answers in the vicinity
> of Birmingham or London UK would be most appreciated.

Brennenstuhl make one that does exactly what you seem to want (plus a
few other things, like calculating the cost)

I got one from Maplin about a year ago, when they had a 'half price(?)'
offer: then £14.99 including VAT & post/packing.
Haven't a current catalogue (you should find it on www.maplin.co.uk),
but the item was described on my order-receipt as "Socket with Wattage
and Current Meter", ref. number L61AG. 

-- 
Peter Duck  <pduck@zetnet.co.uk>

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