Assuming a constant ~240v just use a clamp-on ammeter and multiply the amps by 240. V x I is close enough to the wattage for this application.
How many watts is your gen. rated for?
Assuming a constant ~240v just use a clamp-on ammeter and multiply the amps by 240. V x I is close enough to the wattage for this application.Is there a similar device that would allow me to see how many watts my generator is using through the 240 plug?
It's a portable 8000/13500 Briggs and StrattonAssuming a constant ~240v just use a clamp-on ammeter and multiply the amps by 240. V x I is close enough to the wattage for this application.
How many watts is your gen. rated for?
WOW... this is fantastic dcopps! Could I just attach this to my generator breaker switch and install it in the wall right beside my electrical panel (in garage)? That would be 100% perfect!!!I was looking into one of these for a standby generator
http://nooutage.com/RMK.HTM
I found another product that had a row of LED's to indicate amps but I can't find the link. It worked the same way.
Edit. The LED meter is also by the same company. Just follow the link
So your wattmeter needs to handle 33A to 56A, assuming 240v, and double this current at 120v.It's a portable 8000/13500 Briggs and Stratton
Here's a picture from a random web site:
http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect....0210/p887.html
So your wattmeter needs to handle 33A to 56A, assuming 240v, and double this current at 120v.
Apparently, but the disclaimer about 10 kW, min., is puzzling.Will this work: http://nooutage.com/RMK.HTM
Brilliant thought. I can hear them now "put nothing in writing".Apparently, but the disclaimer about 10 kW, min., is puzzling.
This link is very short on specifics. Be careful. If you e-mail them with questions but they call you back with answers, be especially careful.
Same principle:Brilliant thought. I can hear them now "put nothing in writing".
Are there similar devices out there? I've been Googleing around trying to find one with a better picture and more specs.
Okay, so I got everything set up today and the generator easily turned over my 4 ton variable speed ac system (it does have a KickStart or something installed on heat pump... not sure exactly what they called it... dampens the initial electric kick when it starts.). I could also run my refrigerator and 60" plasma at the same time... AWESOME!Assuming a constant ~240v just use a clamp-on ammeter and multiply the amps by 240. V x I is close enough to the wattage for this application.
Almost surely it's just because you'll be wasting valuable scale real estate on wattages you'll never reach.Apparently, but the disclaimer about 10 kW, min., is puzzling.
This link is very short on specifics. Be careful. If you e-mail them with questions but they call you back with answers, be especially careful.