Re: Reading power levels

["dennis baldwin" <dennisbaldwin@xxxxxxxxx>]

I'm not sure if the following device if UK compatible or even going to
be available directly to consumers, but I thought it was worth sharing.
 Blue Line's PowerCost Monitor is supposed to tell your current usage
based on a dollar value.  They claim a 10-20% cost savings just by
knowing your current usage.

http://www.bluelineinnovations.com/powercostmonitor.php

Okay, so I just stumbled across the following link to purchase and it
looks like they're partnered with a Canadian provider.  Maybe there's a
way to purchase the kit and then hack it :)

http://www.save-electricity.ca/purchase.html

It seems that a lot of these projects are DIY and how long do you think
it will be until we get to a plug-and-play environment?

Regards,
Dennis


The Grim Reaper wrote:
> No doubt another stupid question :D
>
> Has anyone come across any devices (UK compatible) that can monitor the
> total current coming into your property??
> I basically mean the total power coming in, after it's been through the
> meter (obviously!) - i.e. the power I'm consuming.
> The only "monitoring" of my total power usage is by reading the electricity
> meter, which as you can guess is a pain...!
>
> Also, I don't suppose anyone in the electricity (or gas) supply sectors know
> of any domestic devices that give an interface to your meter readings??
> (again, legally read-only :D)
>
> Thanks
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> The Grim Reaper