Re: Suggestions for X10/Automation Widgets

[nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston)]

Square D or Cutler-Hammer Eaton was making panels with integral current
sensors (hard wired output) but I think they've discontinued them. Probably
not a big enough market to keep them interested but maybe big enough for a
small DIY type approach. But, you're probably right that without a UL
sticker it would be a tough sell to the typical inspector.

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"Jeff Volp" <JeffVolp@xxxxxxx> wrote:

>"Dave Houston" <nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>news:43a68dee.44520878@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> The smallest Allegro current sensor is 5A. The largest is 200A.
>
>I saw that Dave,  But, having wrestled with the main cables in my own panel
>to install the whole house blocker (with inspector approval), I can't see
>adding these sensors in that panel.  There simply is no way to make the
>connection.  A sensor that could be attached to the side of an insulated
>input cable IS feasible, and might even be accepted by an inspector.  But,
>there is the calibration issue I mentioned earlier.
>
>Maybe something like this could be considered by a company like Square DO
>that makes breaker panels for high-end customers.
>
>There certainly are people who need to sense when their electronic widgets
>are powered, like for toggle on/off devices.  These sensors would be perfect
>for a little plug-in current-sense module.
>
>Jeff
>