How to test 220v power with killawatt?

[Grow215]

So how do I test how much amps am I pulling in my tent on 220 V power? Got a killawatt but looks like it only works with 120vac.

 

[qballizhere]

So how do I test how much amps am I pulling in my tent on 220 V power? Got a killawatt but looks like it only works with 120vac.

That is correct you have 2 options
option 1 get a killawatt from the UK or Australia with the conversion plugs but you will be limited to 15A
option 2 get https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D8G9GPW/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1T3LOAKNUUM9N you dont hav the 15A limit its 100A

 

[Grow215]

@qballizhere Thanks for the info and reply!! I will look into how to use that bayite.

 

[Grow215]

My electrician wired up my 8 light controller with this plug so I can remove it easy.

My goal is to get a reading for all 8 lights when fully powered.

 

[MonkeyPickAss]

well you know about how many watts your lights use so you also know how many amps they use....

 

[qballizhere]

@qballizhere Thanks for the info and reply!! I will look into how to use that bayite.

You would put the 2 hot wires that are carrying the load you want to measure and clip the amp reader around them. One reason I suggested that one was because it is the clip style. All that is left is to give the unit power.

 

[Grow215]

Just made the order.

 

[|3E@Losetgreenz]

There is a company that was featured on Thisoldhouse recently that makes wireless, apple accessories for monitoring power consumption as well as automation, iphone or tablet app. 220v and 120v, has real time power curve and cycle wave data logger with equipment failure diagnostic software.

 

[WeedFreak78]

There is a company that was featured on Thisoldhouse recently that makes wireless, apple accessories for monitoring power consumption as well as automation, iphone or tablet app. 220v and 120v, has real time power curve and cycle wave data logger with equipment failure diagnostic software.

And I bet Apple is monitoring and collecting all that data on what your running in your house for electronics.. no thanks.

 

[MonkeyPickAss]

And I bet Apple is monitoring and collecting all that data on what your running in your house for electronics.. no thanks.

Riiiiight. I assume you aren't serious but if you are I would be VERY curious as to how you think an app would know what you have plugged in?

 

[WeedFreak78]

Riiiiight. I assume you aren't serious but if you are I would be VERY curious as to how you think an app would know what you have plugged in?

Depends on how it monitors power usage. Look at "smart" power meters, they can be used to identify what equipment you have in your house. Might not be able to tell specifics, but they can tell if you're running hid lights, or a electrical dryer, or stove, and when they are running.

As far as any apps are concerned, I automatically assume they are collecting any and all data they can because consumer "privacy rights" are a joke.

 

[nevergoodenuf]

This is the tool you are looking for. You can check the load right after the plug.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Morris-Products-Digital-Clamp-Meter/4738860?cm_mmc=SCE_BINGPLA_ONLY-_-FashionFixtures-_-SosAtg-CeilingFansOutdoorLi-_-4738860:Morris_Products&CAWELAID=&kpid=4738860&CAGPSPN=pla{ifdyn:dyn}&k_clickID=4d4a296e-df2e-4a5b-b206-47d6bb3afe50

 

[|3E@Losetgreenz]

And I bet Apple is monitoring and collecting all that data on what your running in your house for electronics.. no thanks.

Yeah its all a conspiracy....id stay in moms basement where the tin foil blocks THEM from molesting my thoughts.

 

[WeedFreak78]

Yeah its all a conspiracy....id stay in moms basement where the tin foil blocks THEM from molesting my thoughts.

Yeah.. because there's never been any incidents where government or private corporations have been monitoring citizens activities without thier knowledge or consent.. oh wait..NSA, Internet providers, cell phone manufacturers, smart TVs. No tin foil here, just sound reasoning based on past history.

But hey.. "if your not doing anything wrong, what's the problem".. right?..

 

[Grow215]

This is the tool you are looking for. You can check the load right after the plug.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Morris-Products-Digital-Clamp-Meter/4738860?cm_mmc=SCE_BINGPLA_ONLY-_-FashionFixtures-_-SosAtg-CeilingFansOutdoorLi-_-4738860:Morris_Products&CAWELAID=&kpid=4738860&CAGPSPN=pla{ifdyn:dyn}&k_clickID=4d4a296e-df2e-4a5b-b206-47d6bb3afe50

Yes the clamp metter. I found it after I bayite which came home yesterday.

 

[|3E@Losetgreenz]

Yeah.. because there's never been any incidents where government or private corporations have been monitoring citizens activities without thier knowledge or consent.. oh wait..NSA, Internet providers, cell phone manufacturers, smart TVs. No tin foil here, just sound reasoning based on past history.

But hey.. "if your not doing anything wrong, what's the problem".. right?..

I understand im a software engineer...and ot is true but....75% of malware/spyware is for marketing purposes.

 

[WeedFreak78]

I understand im a software engineer...and ot is true but....75% of malware/spyware is for marketing purposes.

I realize that, but I still don't want it. Stealing my info so they can market thier shit better, fuck them. How about just making a product that will sell on merit, not cheap shit they need to trick people into buying with marketing...mehhh... it's too early, I'm grumpy,.... time to ..

 

[Grow215]

Which cable goes where? I saw a sample with brown on 3rd spot and blue on 4th spot.

 

[Grow215]

Also the cable is too thick. Clamp meter is probably the only way.

 

[|3E@Losetgreenz]

I realize that, but I still don't want it. Stealing my info so they can market thier shit better, fuck them. How about just making a product that will sell on merit, not cheap shit they need to trick people into buying with marketing...mehhh... it's too early, I'm grumpy,.... time to ..

I feel ya bro.