Get fancy with power metering: Flukso

jmke · 10th April 2010, 18:08

Just installed this nifty package to measure power consumption at the mains coming into the house. Over time I think I'll be able to spot when Core i7 load testing starts

http://www.flukso.net/

wutske · 10th April 2010, 18:45

Which device do you need to do that ?

jmke · 10th April 2010, 19:54

follow the linkie

wutske · 10th April 2010, 23:46

ah, found it ... a Fluksometer

Gotta remember this for when I leave home (or maybe even earlier so I can check the power consumption in my room

)

jmke · 11th April 2010, 00:28

if you want to measure power at wall outlet, better get a €15 power meter from your local Brico

wutske · 11th April 2010, 10:49

I have 5 wall sockets in use atm and about 16 devices are connected to them, so a single €15 won't do (plus those aren't as fancy as a Fluksometer

)

jmke · 11th April 2010, 10:54

and a fluksometer won't be able to measure your room's power usage

wutske · 11th April 2010, 12:24

Why wouldn't it work for my room ? It's just a matter of attaching the current clamp on the cable leaving the fuse box

piotke · 11th April 2010, 20:04

Nifty gadget, but 60 euro + vat + shipping is kinda expensive for me atm

jmke · 11th April 2010, 21:39

yes wutske, you are correct, that should work.
@Piotke: worth the investment if it helps you reduce overall costs by being able to keep an eye on your consumption

10th April 2010, 18:08	#1
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 78,419	Get fancy with power metering: Flukso Just installed this nifty package to measure power consumption at the mains coming into the house. Over time I think I'll be able to spot when Core i7 load testing starts http://www.flukso.net/ __________________

10th April 2010, 18:45	#2
wutske Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Apenland Posts: 2,018	Which device do you need to do that ? __________________ /me = Hardfreak My Blog: [W]eblog

10th April 2010, 19:54	#3
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 78,419	follow the linkie __________________

10th April 2010, 23:46	#4
wutske Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Apenland Posts: 2,018	ah, found it ... a Fluksometer Gotta remember this for when I leave home (or maybe even earlier so I can check the power consumption in my room ) __________________ /me = Hardfreak My Blog: [W]eblog

11th April 2010, 00:28	#5
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 78,419	if you want to measure power at wall outlet, better get a €15 power meter from your local Brico __________________

11th April 2010, 10:49	#6
wutske Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Apenland Posts: 2,018	I have 5 wall sockets in use atm and about 16 devices are connected to them, so a single €15 won't do (plus those aren't as fancy as a Fluksometer ) __________________ /me = Hardfreak My Blog: [W]eblog

11th April 2010, 10:54	#7
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 78,419	and a fluksometer won't be able to measure your room's power usage __________________

11th April 2010, 12:24	#8
wutske Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Apenland Posts: 2,018	Why wouldn't it work for my room ? It's just a matter of attaching the current clamp on the cable leaving the fuse box __________________ /me = Hardfreak My Blog: [W]eblog

11th April 2010, 20:04	#9
piotke [M] Reviewer Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 4,997	Nifty gadget, but 60 euro + vat + shipping is kinda expensive for me atm __________________ .

11th April 2010, 21:39	#10
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 78,419	yes wutske, you are correct, that should work. @Piotke: worth the investment if it helps you reduce overall costs by being able to keep an eye on your consumption __________________

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