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Re: [LUG] Clamp-on Ammeter ?

 

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Simon Waters wrote:
> I need to measure power consumption.
> 
> But aside from a very suspect reading from a UPS I don't think I have 
> the right tools.

Do you have the right driver for the UPS, I've found that with some UPSs
a not quite correct one will sort of work, but fail to pick up all the
correct readings.

> 
> The simple sock watt meters fall down on the basis I'd have to unplug 
> stuff, and most of it doesn't have a regular household mains plug on 
> anyway...

I have a male IEC to 4x BS1363 at work, previously used for connecting
"wall warts" to a UPS. (But you'd have to wait til Tuesday.)
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