[Asterisk-Users] ultra-cheap asterisk box

[Martin]

On Tuesday 20 January 2004 03:22 am, Ken Alker wrote:

> Radio Shack has a really neat A/C power meter that plugs into the wall. 
> You then plug the A/C powered appliance you want to test into the unit. 
> The unit reports instantaneous KW, KVA, and power consumption over time. 
> It claims 15A max, but I've run it much higher.  This is a great tool and a 
> really fun gadget as well!  It is one of those things you just don't want 
> to spend the money on for a single test, but then when you have it you find 
> uses for it constantly.  I went around measuring everything in the house 
> and at work after I got it.  I think it was about $50, but on sale it was a 
> good 30% off!


Does it allow for the power factor? 

Brand have been producing good power meters for several years now.  Prices are 
not as low as the above but some models have remote capability.

http://www.brandelectronics.com/

Regards...Martin
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