Greetings - new member - I'm a retired home owner trying to go green
I'm trying to figure a way to measure the power consumption of my 220v hot water heater so I can decide either to go either natural Gas or replace it with another electric unit.
I need to know the length of time it is on.
Looks like this heater switches from top element to bottom element ie: never both on at the same time. Seeing as I know what these identical elements are rated at, I can calculate instant consumption. I guess what I need is some way timing the darn thing.
Any ideas or help, without having to buy a $100.00 meter would be appreciated. - higrader
I'm trying to figure a way to measure the power consumption of my 220v hot water heater so I can decide either to go either natural Gas or replace it with another electric unit.
I need to know the length of time it is on.
Looks like this heater switches from top element to bottom element ie: never both on at the same time. Seeing as I know what these identical elements are rated at, I can calculate instant consumption. I guess what I need is some way timing the darn thing.
Any ideas or help, without having to buy a $100.00 meter would be appreciated. - higrader