Submitted by Curtis (not verified) on Tue, 03/02/2010 - 16:15.
Excellent...thanks for the info! I'm actually working on a design that uses the Microchip MCP3906A chip which does the power calculations and outputs a pulse that represents the real power. Your site has been very valuable as a learning tool about the CTs and using a 9V step down transformer. My goal is to build something small and cheap enough that you can monitor every circuit in the panel to get a better idea of what parts of your house are consuming the most power. I will post some more info as I have something working.
Excellent...thanks for the
Excellent...thanks for the info! I'm actually working on a design that uses the Microchip MCP3906A chip which does the power calculations and outputs a pulse that represents the real power. Your site has been very valuable as a learning tool about the CTs and using a 9V step down transformer. My goal is to build something small and cheap enough that you can monitor every circuit in the panel to get a better idea of what parts of your house are consuming the most power. I will post some more info as I have something working.