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Eric Robert

Jan 1, 1970
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Hi,

Is there a simple way to know how much power a device is taking. Let's say
for example: a CRT monitor. By the specs, it seems that my 21" is taking
about 150W. But, when it goes to sleep, I wonder how much it take. I know
it's going to be a lot lower but I'd like to mesure it without having to
contact them and ask them. I'd like to do this for my workstations too.

Is there something existing that I can buy that could help or something not
too fancy (hey, I'm a newbee here) that I could build.

Thanks !
Eric Robert
 
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John Fields

Jan 1, 1970
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Hi,

Is there a simple way to know how much power a device is taking. Let's say
for example: a CRT monitor. By the specs, it seems that my 21" is taking
about 150W. But, when it goes to sleep, I wonder how much it take. I know
it's going to be a lot lower but I'd like to mesure it without having to
contact them and ask them. I'd like to do this for my workstations too.

Is there something existing that I can buy that could help or something not
too fancy (hey, I'm a newbee here) that I could build.

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What you're looking for is called an 'AC power meter' and if you search
Google you'll get a zillion hits. If you don't need something long-term
you could rent one, take your readings and then return it. You can also
find rental units on Google.

If you want to build something instead of buying or renting, and you
want to measure watts instead of Volt Amperes it can get a little
complicated, but I'll be glad to help you (as I'm sure others here
would) if you're serious and that's what you want to do.
 
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Eric Robert

Jan 1, 1970
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Hi,
---
What you're looking for is called an 'AC power meter' and if you search
Google you'll get a zillion hits. If you don't need something long-term
you could rent one, take your readings and then return it. You can also
find rental units on Google.

If you want to build something instead of buying or renting, and you
want to measure watts instead of Volt Amperes it can get a little
complicated, but I'll be glad to help you (as I'm sure others here
would) if you're serious and that's what you want to do.

Ah.. That's what I'm looking for...

Thanks!
Eric Robert
 
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