Quote:
Originally Posted by pconroy
Wow Don - that's some serious DIY stuff!!!
Thanks for the detail on your blog, I'll be studying it in detail over the coming weeks. [ Did I miss it, when reading? Why are there two entries for the Dryer and Water heater? ]
Thanks again for the suggestions!!
patrick
|
The Cloths Dryer, HVAC unit, Electric Hot Water Heater, Kitchen Stove are all 220VAC, so I have a Current Transformer on each of there legs, this allows me to catch the current on both legs of the AC. I also have a CT on each of the main Service cables for total current being used.
On the Dryer circuit, I also send myself a text when the dryer finishes the load. My Home Automation system is programmed to text me when the dryer load drops below 75 watts, 15 seconds after stopping. Yes it is an old dryer, with no electronics to speak of, just a buzzer that can not be heard when at the other end of the house.
Good luck on your project. Electronics is fun, and you really get the feeling of accomplishment on the completion of each project.
Don
My Registry
RVing with SOLAR