GADGET: OMNI Digital Power Reader

[ghosthunter]

Can this accomodate motorized appliances like an AC? I'm just curious how much electricity per mode/temp consumes.

Not sure, but it has a maximum capacity of 3000 watts.

also does it have some sort of periodic monitor wherein for X number of time (h;d) this is the consumption?

Thanks ^_^

Yes it has a Kw/hr feature which tells you the actual amount of power your plugged-in device has consumed over the X period of time.

[oj88]

My Panasonic 1.5HP Inverter split uses 1W in off/standby. During operation, it runs anywhere between 20W (with just the indoor blower running at speed 1) to 960W when it's in full blast (Blower speed 5 and temp set to 16C). The increase or decrease in power consumption (as inherent with most inverter types) is very gradual. It takes something like 3 or so mins. from 1W to 960W. There's no sudden in-rush of current.

With the compressor running at the slowest RPM (presumably), the consumption is about 80W.

But typically, with our usual setting of speed 1 and temp set to 26C, I observed that the power consumption goes anywhere between 20W to <500W and sits around 200-300W on average. It's hard to keep track of the output because of the variable-speed compressor. It more often reaches the high mark if people enter or leave the room frequently.

If I may add, I have a quad-core PC running in the same room 24x7. That would probably account for some additional dry heat.

[userfriendly]

oj88,

how did you measure your panasonic aircon electric consumption? Hindi ba split type aircons are wired directly to the circuit breaker.

[oj88]

oj88,

how did you measure your panasonic aircon electric consumption? Hindi ba split type aircons are wired directly to the circuit breaker.

The indoor unit has the standard 3-prong plug. The outdoor unit is wired to the indoor unit. The indoor unit powers/controls the outdoor unit.

[benchman]

My Panasonic 1.5HP Inverter split uses 1W in off/standby. During operation, it runs anywhere between 20W (with just the indoor blower running at speed 1) to 960W when it's in full blast (Blower speed 5 and temp set to 16C). The increase or decrease in power consumption (as inherent with most inverter types) is very gradual. It takes something like 3 or so mins. from 1W to 960W. There's no sudden in-rush of current.

With the compressor running at the slowest RPM (presumably), the consumption is about 80W.

But typically, with our usual setting of speed 1 and temp set to 26C, I observed that the power consumption goes anywhere between 20W to <500W and sits around 200-300W on average. It's hard to keep track of the output because of the variable-speed compressor. It more often reaches the high mark if people enter or leave the room frequently.

If I may add, I have a quad-core PC running in the same room 24x7. That would probably account for some additional dry heat.

sir, how about your PC plus the monitor.. how much power it draws po? thanks!

[bmacavanza]

so you have measrued only the evaporator side? kaya pala maliit ang wattage.

The indoor unit has the standard 3-prong plug. The outdoor unit is wired to the indoor unit. The indoor unit powers/controls the outdoor unit.

[oj88]

so you have measrued only the evaporator side? kaya pala maliit ang wattage.

Wrong! Please re-read my post.

The outdoor unit is wired to the indoor unit, nowhere else. The outdoor unit gets power and control from the indoor unit.

(AC Plug)------ (Indoor Unit)=========(Outdoor Unit)


Legend:
---- (AC Cord with standard 3-prong plug)
=== (Three-conductor control and power wire for the outdoor unit)

[CVT]

My Panasonic 1.5HP Inverter split uses 1W in off/standby. During operation, it runs anywhere between 20W (with just the indoor blower running at speed 1) to 960W when it's in full blast (Blower speed 5 and temp set to 16C). The increase or decrease in power consumption (as inherent with most inverter types) is very gradual. It takes something like 3 or so mins. from 1W to 960W. There's no sudden in-rush of current.

With the compressor running at the slowest RPM (presumably), the consumption is about 80W.
.

The outdoor unit is wired to the indoor unit, nowhere else. The outdoor unit gets power and control from the indoor unit.

(AC Plug)------ (Indoor Unit)=========(Outdoor Unit)


Legend:
---- (AC Cord with standard 3-prong plug)
=== (Three-conductor control and power wire for the outdoor unit)

Yup,- 960W is "indicative" of 1.5HP rating.....

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[Horsepower]

Thanks OJ88 for patiently answering my Qs.

I'd have a field day with this thing.

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thanks also GH!

[bmacavanza]

Thank you for clarifying

[ghosthunter]

Damned!!

Christmas parol does 120 watts to nearly 300 watts during it's blinking cycle.

[bwiseat]

Damned!!

Christmas parol does 120 watts to nearly 300 watts during it's blinking cycle.

I think I'll have our family choose between the on/off lights of our parol against hams and keso de bola.

[ghosthunter]

I think I'll have our family choose between the on/off lights of our parol against hams and keso de bola.

Actually, if you consider that the lighted parol will be turned-on only a few hours per night (example = 6:00pm to 9:00pm), it is not that much. But if you plan to leave it on until morning, well iba na yun.

[bwiseat]

Actually, if you consider that the lighted parol will be turned-on only a few hours per night (example = 6:00pm to 9:00pm), it is not that much. But if you plan to leave it on until morning, well iba na yun.

Yun na nga sir GH. They tend to forget turning it off that I have to do it myself when I get home early the next morning.

[CVT]

Actually, if you consider that the lighted parol will be turned-on only a few hours per night (example = 6:00pm to 9:00pm), it is not that much. But if you plan to leave it on until morning, well iba na yun.

At that schedule, bro... That would be almost 1KW-Hr worst case a night.....

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[ghosthunter]

Yun na nga sir GH. They tend to forget turning it off that I have to do it myself when I get home early the next morning.

If that is the case, I have the perfect product for you.

CD-R King Digital Timer

http://www.cdrking.com/?mod=products...d=6223&main=52


http://www.cdrking.com/?mod=products...d=2710&main=52


I am actually using these timers at the office and at home.

The security lights at the office are switched on and off using these timers.

At home, since I have my own condo, I have the timers switch on some lights around the place so I don't get home to a totally dark home. I also have my ref on the timer (off between 1am to 5:00am), hoping to save some pesos in electric bills.

[CVT]

^^^ Hahaha!

Wala kang lusot sa CDR King,- ang galing nila!....

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[IMm29]

^^^ Hahaha!

Wala kang lusot sa CDR King,- ang galing nila!....

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Hehehe! They've got all sorts of gadgets.

BTT: Thanks for info on the digital power reader. Gotta remember to get one when I pass by Ace or TruValue. Was near one na kanina, just forgot to pass by.

[CVT]

Walandyo,- 3 ng ACE Hardware ang pinagtanungan ko niyan dito sa SouthMM (ATC, SouthMall, Hypermart Center LPC), wala silang stock! (Baka inubos na ng mga Tsikoteers?....)

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[ghosthunter]

Walandyo,- 3 ng ACE Hardware ang pinagtanungan ko niyan dito sa SouthMM (ATC, SouthMall, Hypermart Center LPC), wala silang stock! (Baka inubos na ng mga Tsikoteers?....)

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I bought mine at Ace Hardware in sm megamall. An attendant also mentioned meron daw sa Market Market branch ng Ace.

Or last resort, buy yours through the ads in SULIT.COM.