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Reddit mentions of Kuman Electricity Usage Monitor Plug Power Meter Energy Watt Voltage Amps Meter with Digital LCD Display,Overload Protection and 7 Display Modes for Energy Saving
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We found 3 Reddit mentions of Kuman Electricity Usage Monitor Plug Power Meter Energy Watt Voltage Amps Meter with Digital LCD Display,Overload Protection and 7 Display Modes for Energy Saving. Here are the top ones.
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- Electricity usage monitor: Monitor is the killer of the high-cost energy appliance, helping you lower power consumption and save money.
- Digital LCD Display: Large clear LCD display for easy reading, the screen size is 47cmx60cm.
- Various Parameters: Power(W), Energy (kWh), Voltage, Amps, Power Factor, Cost and Minimum & Maximum Power, ideal for energy consumption monitor.
- Overload Protection: Once the whole power exceeds the rated power of monitor, LCD will display "OVERLOAD" with booming noise to remind the user
- Built-in Battery:With 3.6V rechargeable battery(NI-MH), It can store electricity. which allows meter to be moved and viewed without losing readings.
Features:
Specs:
| Color | white |
| Height | 6 Inches |
| Length | 3 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Width | 6 Inches |
A simple electrical usage meter is super handy when checking for power usage and they are cheap. This way you can test real world usage vs just the rated amps or watts which is usually at the max.
For example, if it is rated for 100 watts you aren't running that sewing machine at full the whole time. The motor may also require more at surge than continuous. So you can measure the amount it takes to say make a quilt from end to end or your use on a typical day.
Knowing this can save you a bunch of $ vs over spending on solar or batteries. They are well worth the investment, just get one that will store the info when unplugged or power is out.
The wattage meter just tells me how many watts I’m pulling I still adjust via the dimmer. So no, it’s not necessary at all just takes some of the guess work out of it.
This is what I have. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07DPJ3RGB?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Something like this
Kuman Electricity Usage Monitor Plug Power Meter Energy Watt Voltage Amps Meter with Digital LCD Display,Overload Protection and 7 Display Modes for Energy Saving (NO-Backlight) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DPJ3RGB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pgHKDbFSP9FM6
I haven't used it personally, so I cant personally vouch for it. But it seems to fit your wants.