Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:10:47 +0100 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7196&Focus=106448#Comment_106448 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7196&Focus=106448#Comment_106448 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:54:49 +0100 RobinB thanks
RobinB]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7196&Focus=106450#Comment_106450 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7196&Focus=106450#Comment_106450 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:15:13 +0100 DamonHD
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Damon]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7196&Focus=106527#Comment_106527 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7196&Focus=106527#Comment_106527 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:19:51 +0100 RobinB thanks again
RobinB]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7196&Focus=106531#Comment_106531 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7196&Focus=106531#Comment_106531 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:44:29 +0100 CWatters
Measuring low AC power isn't easy as there can be phase errors. Using one plug in meter my PC appears to draw 60W even when switched off using the switch on the back of the power supply.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7196&Focus=106552#Comment_106552 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7196&Focus=106552#Comment_106552 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:43:42 +0100 RobinB Thanks for the info anyhow.
RobinB]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7196&Focus=106554#Comment_106554 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7196&Focus=106554#Comment_106554 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:53:20 +0100 DamonHD
They only cost ~£30 down Maplin, or you can geta free one various ways, or some libraries/councils lend them out.

Give it a whirl.

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Damon]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7196&Focus=106561#Comment_106561 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7196&Focus=106561#Comment_106561 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:11:24 +0100 SteamyTea Any resistance load can be checked (within a bit) with a simple multi-meter and then double checked with an clamp-on amp meter. Inductive and capacitance is a bit more tricky, but realistically how accurate do you need to be.
My current logger is sensitive enough to know when an 8W CFL light goes on, and it logs every 6 seconds. If you are trying to find out fraction of a Watt parasitic loads, such as stand by loads, try working out what the load should be and see if that is detectable rather than see if you can detect it and then work out what it is.
There is more than one way to skin a cat.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7196&Focus=106578#Comment_106578 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7196&Focus=106578#Comment_106578 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:40:12 +0100 RobinB RobinB]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7196&Focus=106640#Comment_106640 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7196&Focus=106640#Comment_106640 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 22:46:10 +0100 RobinB http://www.maplin.co.uk/efergy-elite-wireless-energy-saving-meter-225407

Also anyone brighter than me see the advantage of the 19.99 plug in meter over the 7.99 one on the same website?

thanks
RobinB]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7196&Focus=106644#Comment_106644 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7196&Focus=106644#Comment_106644 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:18:59 +0100 wookey http://navitron.org.uk/product_detail.php?proID=339&catID=67
you do have to read the answers whilst it's plugged-in though, as it has no battery so goes off when unplugged. This can involve neck-craning.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7196&Focus=106657#Comment_106657 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7196&Focus=106657#Comment_106657 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:24:33 +0100 DamonHD
http://www.earth.org.uk/note-on-clip-on-power-meters-for-the-UK-REVIEW.html

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Damon]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7196&Focus=106662#Comment_106662 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7196&Focus=106662#Comment_106662 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:00:52 +0100 Ben1974
The plug and socket are a perfectly acceptable means of isolation for maintenance within the wiring regulations. (and even common sense!)]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7196&Focus=106665#Comment_106665 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7196&Focus=106665#Comment_106665 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:42:40 +0100 jms452 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7196&Focus=106697#Comment_106697 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7196&Focus=106697#Comment_106697 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:51:29 +0100 RobinB Grrr!
RobinB

ps, Yes, Robins can growl]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7196&Focus=106882#Comment_106882 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=7196&Focus=106882#Comment_106882 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:21:44 +0100 CWatters