Question 1

I am wanting to use something to calculate the electricity I am using in a workshop where the meter is paid for by another tenant, will this work?

Accepted Answer

If you want a simple readout of the electricity used this will be ideal. HOWEVER if you want to use the readings to charge it will be illegal to use this. You need an MID approved meter, contact SHM Communications on 01962 865 142. I used to work for them and they will be able to help you. or look at www.shmcomms.co.uk

Question 2

Would this work in apartments with the electric meter 5 floors below the receiver with thick floors?

Accepted Answer

Most unlikely. It has a very limited range. My unit stops working 4 meters away on same floor. There must be a single power cable coming into your appartment. If it can be located then it might be possible to fit the probe around the live cable. You need a competent electrician for this job....

Question 3

Does it come with any software to be able to transfer the readings onto a PC?

Accepted Answer

No. It is really indicative information only available via the display. Useful to tell if you have left something on once the novelty of watching what spikes has passed.I simply record consumption, in a spreadsheet, by reading the meters weekly.

Question 4

I am having solar panels fitted tomorrow would the meter tell me if we were getting free electricity

Accepted Answer

Hi,  Sorry to be late but I've been away for a week.  No the only thing to do is to either put the sensor to the main input cable and see what you are consuming at any time or put it on the panels cable and see what you are generating.  If you have an idea of what your appliances use you will then be able to see I if you are generating enough to run them.  For instance a new fast kettle needs 3 Kw and a floor cleaner about 1.5 Kw.  Our dishwasher needs about 0.7 and the washer up to 1.5 Kw (we run them one after the other of course.).  This is what I do.  You can play about with both methods and find out for yourselves which method suits you.  Hope the sun shines on you're panels - we are very happy with ours.

ASIN	B007W0SQ3Y
Batteries	5 AA batteries required.
Batteries Required?	No
Batteries included?	No
Battery Cell Type	Alkaline
Colour	White
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (485)
Date First Available	29 Dec. 2011
Item Package Quantity	1
Item Weight	500 g
Item model number	CM180+
Manufacturer	OWL
Part Number	TSE009-001
Power Source	Battery-Powered
Voltage	230 Volts

OWL Micro+ CM180 Wireless Home Energy Monitor

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