Wattage Minder gadget...

[md.apothecary]

I was browsing online and somehow I came across this little device. This seems pretty cool.... Has anyone tried something similar to this before? I'm always wondering about my actual wattage usage for particular lights.

hxxp://www.clevergear.com/website/store/product_detail.asp?UID=2008052214363607&item%5Fno=53213&keyword=CHGR&cat%5Fkeyword=CHGR&search%5Fpage%5Fno=4&WT.svl=53213

 

[Growdude]

Its cool! I built a amp gauge into a DYI timer relay but this is clean and simple.

 

[md.apothecary]

haha I am no way handy enough to build something like this myself... i am considering this item, or looking for something similar. I would love to know the true output of certain lamps.

 

[maineharvest]

my computer wont let me copy and paste your link because it doesnt begin with http, but are you guys talking about something that measures the output of bulbs?

I would like to be able to measure how strong my bulb is because its been through a few grows and I wonder when I will need a new one.

 

[Growdude]

haha I am no way handy enough to build something like this myself... i am considering this item, or looking for something similar. I would love to know the true output of certain lamps.

Its not going to tell you the output of lamps just energy consumption.

 

[maineharvest]

oh ok. Is there a way to measure what your bulb is putting out for lumens?

 

[md.apothecary]

Its not going to tell you the output of lamps just energy consumption.

That's what I meant... I mean my lights (lamp) output as far as wattage being pulled from the outlets.

I want to know if my 150w HPS is really pulling 150w or the 400w is really close to that... etc.

 

[GeezerBudd]

I've seen one in a catalog that plugs into the outlet-then you plug your appliance into it.
For a fairly good price too.
I'll see it again.

Gb

 

[GeezerBudd]

hxxp://www.hydroponics.net/i/131868

 

[smokybear]

Very cool little gadget. I would also like to have one...I may have to look into this. Take care and be safe.