Can anyone tell me where to find a (cheap!) watt-hour meter that I can use to determine how much electricity various appliances use. The number one suspect is my frig, but I also wonder about the circulator pump, a room full of computer equipment, TV set, etc.
Kil-A-Watt meter 30-50$ usualy at Radio Shack. Logs V . Amps, Va , watts , khz, time and watt hrs used , up to 15A usage. Its been tested to be quite accurate.
I think it is hard to measure the usage for the frig since depends on when the compressor turns on. Do you have the electric hot water? I believe it is the most expensive next to air condition or heat.
Measuring refrigerator energy use is just like anything else, my use compares with the gov rating. and my monthly bill.
What does the circulator pump do? At work we have circulator pumps that are
10 hp. I will bet yours is a fractional hp. Put time clocks on the pumps and your water heater. I do, the savings are good. Of course I am gone from 6am-5pm each day M-F. Got A/c use an programable stat. To hot you say,,,,, put the fan to on... Works for me.
Hi,
Probably not the cheapest but many have mentioned these are easy to use and work well.....
jeff. Appliance Repair Aid
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Looks great! Just what I wanted. I have already ordered. Thanks, Jeff.
They sell all the time on eBay for $19.95.
Dennis
Radio Shack has discontinued them (I got the last one from one store last summer). Not sure how they are distributed now (mfr is constructing a new web store), but here is info:
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