Energy monitor

Quote by skinny
I'm enlightened....apparently has nowt to do with whether I'm up to runnin' the marathon.
I went to moneysupermarket where there were a number of suggestions on where to obtain these devices and the cost and comparisons. I'll leave that to yourselves to sift through, quite worthwhile, I would think, if you have a family home to run.

Quote by duncanlondon
Its not something worth spending on really. A better device is the plugboard which turns off all your extra kit when you turn off the tv or pc set ups.

Quote by sara2010
Its not something worth spending on really. A better device is the plugboard which turns off all your extra kit when you turn off the tv or pc set ups.

Quote by duncanlondon
Its not something worth spending on really. A better device is the plugboard which turns off all your extra kit when you turn off the tv or pc set ups.

Quote by Andy_Jules
Hi all, Wondered if anyone has any advise on energy monitors, we are gong to purchase one shortly and wondered if any one has any recommendations or stay well clear of such and such make
Any advise would be very helpfull

Quote by Ben_Minx
I believe Smirnoff are doing a deal with a free vodka consumption meter.
On a more serious note, quite what are they supposed to monitor? Sounds like smoke n mirrors to me. And lets face it most grumpy old men dont need an extra reason to moan about the leccy bill.

Quote by Bluefish2009
I believe Smirnoff are doing a deal with a free vodka consumption meter.
On a more serious note, quite what are they supposed to monitor? Sounds like smoke n mirrors to me. And lets face it most grumpy old men dont need an extra reason to moan about the leccy bill.

Quote by sara2010
I believe Smirnoff are doing a deal with a free vodka consumption meter.
On a more serious note, quite what are they supposed to monitor? Sounds like smoke n mirrors to me. And lets face it most grumpy old men dont need an extra reason to moan about the leccy bill.

Quote by sara2010
I believe Smirnoff are doing a deal with a free vodka consumption meter.
On a more serious note, quite what are they supposed to monitor? Sounds like smoke n mirrors to me. And lets face it most grumpy old men dont need an extra reason to moan about the leccy bill.

:jagsatwork::jagsatwork::jagsatwork::jagsatwork:
1)a clamp meter doesnt measure the volts
2)volts are generated at the power station (which you prob would not get access to so no way of having a brew there)
3)the measurement you were looking for was amps
ooppsss did i ramble then
as for an energy meter i wouldnt bother just unplug everything when it is not in use it will save you money :thumbup:

Quote by MrsNorty_MrNice
I believe Smirnoff are doing a deal with a free vodka consumption meter.
On a more serious note, quite what are they supposed to monitor? Sounds like smoke n mirrors to me. And lets face it most grumpy old men dont need an extra reason to moan about the leccy bill.

:jagsatwork::jagsatwork::jagsatwork::jagsatwork:
1)a clamp meter doesnt measure the volts
2)volts are generated at the power station (which you prob would not get access to so no way of having a brew there)
3)the measurement you were looking for was amps
ooppsss did i ramble then
as for an energy meter i wouldnt bother just unplug everything when it is not in use it will save you money :thumbup:

Quote by MrsNorty_MrNice
as for an energy meter i wouldnt bother just unplug everything when it is not in use it will save you money :thumbup:

Quote by Big_Fraser
as for an energy meter i wouldnt bother just unplug everything when it is not in use it will save you money :thumbup:

Quote by SinSi
as for an energy meter i wouldnt bother just unplug everything when it is not in use it will save you money :thumbup:

Quote by Bluefish2009
Yes yes yes, but I want one!!

Quote by Bluefish2009
I believe Smirnoff are doing a deal with a free vodka consumption meter.
On a more serious note, quite what are they supposed to monitor? Sounds like smoke n mirrors to me. And lets face it most grumpy old men dont need an extra reason to moan about the leccy bill.

:jagsatwork::jagsatwork::jagsatwork::jagsatwork:
1)a clamp meter doesnt measure the volts
2)volts are generated at the power station (which you prob would not get access to so no way of having a brew there)
3)the measurement you were looking for was amps
ooppsss did i ramble then
as for an energy meter i wouldnt bother just unplug everything when it is not in use it will save you money :thumbup:

Ahhh but I've only made 3/4 of our total posts mrs Norty made the rest :rude:

Quote by Cubes
I'm in two minds about this whole energy saving malarkey. Surely it's best to use as much as possible to make the demand outweigh the availability of fossil fuels etc, and that will force the energy companies to invest in renewables?
And out of interest, what powers these energy monitors? Are they wind or solar?
;)

Quote by duncanlondon
It really is an unnecessary gadget. Your standard meter at the consumer unit is the reliable and accurate guide to what you have used in power.
The device itself runs on a small amount of current, so already you are adding to your power consumption.
Getting the device fitted might end up in either costly work or redecoration.
yada yada...........

Quote by duncanlondon
What do you use that for then?