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cheers!]]>Apr 3rd 2006 9:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/04/03/diy-kyotos-wattson/http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/03/diy-kyotos-wattson/
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009MDBU/sr=8-2/qid=1144071400/ref=pd_bbs_2/102-6518041-6640946?%5Fencoding=UTF8

(or go to amazon and search for "P3 International Kill-a-Watt Electricity Usage Monitor")

Here's a review:
http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/review/kill_a_watt_electric_usage_monitor_review
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If it was also a small wifi webserver then it would be easy to just take a browser and connect to it (with a password) and get graphs, data logs, etc of energy usage over time.

If it was under $200, I'd buy one!]]>Apr 3rd 2006 11:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/04/03/diy-kyotos-wattson/http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/03/diy-kyotos-wattson/Apr 3rd 2006 1:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/04/03/diy-kyotos-wattson/http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/03/diy-kyotos-wattson/Apr 3rd 2006 4:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/04/03/diy-kyotos-wattson/http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/03/diy-kyotos-wattson/visit www.centameter.co.nz for more info of the device - I don't know where its available from in your area but I think you can find it locally if you know what to look for.

This device costs a fraction of the price of the Wattson - but admittedly it doesn't have the computer interface [or ambient display] but frankly those two features aren't worth the extra money that the Wattson charges.

The Centameter too uses a wireless link (433MHz) to send the power usage readings from your power meter to the portable LCD display and its "worldwide voltage" capable as in "Suitable for 110/220/230/240/250 VAC & 50/60 Hz"
The sending device and display/receiver are both battery powered so there is no issues with "the wrong voltage version".

I would expect that the website will take orders from overseas customers BTW: $NZD180 is about $USD110.

I have one of these and it works well. Maybe not as felxible as the P3 International device mentioned above, but certainly seems to offer most of the features of the Wattson device for a fraction of the price.


]]>Apr 4th 2006 6:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/04/03/diy-kyotos-wattson/http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/03/diy-kyotos-wattson/Note: as the sensors simply attach around the insulated wires in your meter box it can be safely and legally installed by anyone without needing to involve electricians etc.
The website has good info including a photo of how it attaches inside your meter box.
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regards]]>Nov 27th 2007 6:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/04/03/diy-kyotos-wattson/http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/03/diy-kyotos-wattson/
I am interested in knowing more about your device. I have an immediated need for a device like this.

Paul (USA)]]>Sep 13th 2006 7:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/04/03/diy-kyotos-wattson/http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/03/diy-kyotos-wattson/
Please contact me regarding your need for this typ of device. Would like to chat further.

Best,

Preston
707-799-3216]]>Oct 1st 2007 2:28PM