Sub Meter to Track Energy Usage
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Using a Sub Meter to Track Electrical Consumption – Discover the variety of Sub Meters available to track electrical usage to produce reports about monthly electrical consumption for billing tenants, or just for personal information about what equipment or device is running in your home and how much it will cost. © By: Dave Rongey |
Sub Meter Energy Monitor
Electrical Project: Install home granny flat sub meter to see how much electricity it uses. There is only one electric line to studio.
Install a Sub Meter
Ken’s Project:
I am install home granny flat sub meter to see how much electricity it uses.
There is only one electric line to studio.
Purchased this new meter 10 years ago but now I see there are very small electronic sub meters available.
Do you recommend new smaller meters.
If so where do you recommend it be installed?
This request came from Ken in San Marcos, California.
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your sharing your electrical wiring project Ken.
Sub Meter to Track Energy Usage
Application: Electrical Code for Wiring a .
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced – Best performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor, or Certified Electrician.
Electrical Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools, Voltage Tester, and appropriate Safety Gear.
Estimated Time: Depends on the personal level experience, ability to work with tools, install electrical circuit wiring, and the available access to the project area.
Electrical Safety: Identify the electrical power source to the , turn it OFF and Tag with a Note before working with the electrical wiring.
Electrical Wiring Parts and Materials: Electrical parts and materials for the should be approved for the specific project and compliant with local and national electrical codes.
Electrical Codes and Inspections: Installing or changing home electrical wiring should be done according to local and national electrical codes as adopted in your specific area of California. A permit and inspections may also be required.
Selecting a Sub Meter to Track Energy Usage
This electrical wiring project is about Electrical Code for Wiring a in the Bedroom of a Granny Flat.
Dave’s Reply:
Choosing a Sub Meter to Track Electrical Consumption
- Types of Sub Meters
There are a variety of Sub Meters available to track electrical usage to produce reports about monthly electrical consumption for billing tenants, or just for personal information about what equipment or device is running in your home and how much it will cost. - Reports from Sub Meters
Some Sub Meter devices are stand alone units with a display and a few readout options, while others can be connected to a computer, or connect to cloud storage where the information may be accessed by your mobile phone device or personal computer. - Sub Meter Installation
Be aware of the installation requirements for the different units you may be considering, such as where the unit may be installed, and the required installation methods that will need to be performed. - Your Specific Sub Meter Application
As you see, there are many possibilities for you to choose from for your personal application.
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