Energy Monitor....

SwanJon

Cardew wrote: »

However for an appliance without a 13 amp plug nothing will show you the cost per hour e.g. cooker or immersion heater.

I've been told when I asked that apparently the new monitors/smart meters will be able to tell which appliance is on based on a 'signature' in the current (or some other technical waffle)

I assume it'd be like telling that the violas were plainy in the middle of an orchestra.

No idea how though.

Cardew

SwanJon wrote: »

I've been told when I asked that apparently the new monitors/smart meters will be able to tell which appliance is on based on a 'signature' in the current (or some other technical waffle)

I assume it'd be like telling that the violas were plainy in the middle of an orchestra.

No idea how though.

That 'signature' would be the way the meter would identify the appliance. With the correct software it would be fairly easy, in the same manner as a wireless burglar alarm panel can identify which sensor has been activated.

However, the individual appliance modules for this meter only work if the appliance is connected via a 13 amp plug, and immersion heaters/cookers are not normally connected with a 13 amp plug.

This facility will be available from the end of July 2009 by adding individual appliance modules (IAMs) to your system. These IAMs will be sold in packs of three and can be used to accurately track the cost of running any household appliance with a standard three pin plug.

scottn

just being nosey, but does that say your credit is £180?

SwanJon

Cardew, the guy was convinved it really was a signature in the current being drawn, and as such could identify any appliance.
As I said, I've no idea how this would be possible (or even if it is), but it does sound like the best of both worlds.