I have around 15 bulbs in my kitchen, how would this device help me in calculating the power usage? I cannot plug-in anything to measure the usage.
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The only way you could use this device to measure the power usage is if you plug each bulb individually to a "plugable" lamp (such as a table lamp). For bulbs is much better to read the information printed on each bulb. If you use "incandescent" bulbs they probably use between 40 to 100 Watts each, if you use CFL bulbs, they use around 15W each, the most efficient type is the LED bulb that uses between 4W and 13W and last 20 years, you can get those on IKEA for 6$.
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Watts are calculated from voltage and amps. The output wattage would depend on the current (amps) being drawn. If your load is 1 amp, the device will "push out" 120watts. Unless you have something drawing 5 amps all the time, the device won't provide 600watts
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I do not understand the validity of the inquiry. the Timer provides a source of intermittent current ...what does the bulb have to do with the process?
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Lets start like this You take the number of continous watts 600 and divide that by 120volts. 600W divided by 120volts= 5amps of power. Or look at the 600 Watts & think (6) 100 w lightbulbs all on at the same time.
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I would think that the idle power consumption would be dependent upon the power consumption of the power supply you are using to power this device. Sorry for using the word "power" so much but it just worked.
1708003
The box or the bulb itself does not have any wattage rating written. The bulb only gets warm but not hot. Since it uses LEDs, the power drawn should be minimal.
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Well, since you asked:I would assume a rate of $0.10/kwh So just multiply that times the estimated usage vs an incandescent bulb of equivalent wattage.Have fun with this one!
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I believe if you have a lamp with 220V the circuit should manage the amount of power going thru the bulb itself. But I can be wrong. Might be better to check with manufacturer.
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We are currently using 60 Watt bulbs. Helps with light in our kitchen. The fan is really small though
807099
It will not display the running time, it will only display the total time and the total power consumption. You will have to estimate the actual running time.
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You may calculate this with the following rule of thumb. Watts (here 9000W as rated by the producer) divided by voltage (may be 240V or 220V) gives you the amps consumed by the device. The result is not exactly but it helps you to understand that you should have 40A available for this device. In my case, I have 220V and 40A available (i.e. with a 40A breaker) and I still can operate simultanely the lights and other devices of the house. In any doubt you should contact a qualified/authorized electrician for installation and don't forget to use an appropiate residual-current circuit breaker.
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Basically you push buttons to view present voltage current and watts or power factor and accumulated kWh (energy consumption over time). This article might be helpful: http://greenhomearchitect.com/2013/11/22/weekend-project-where-is-all-my-electricity-really-going/
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PLEASE NEVER EVER USE POWER STRIPS and try to control more lights, ONE only..It is a costly mistake as you can blow the timer, the bulbs, and have plant loss...A costly NO NO...Timers are very inexpensive, PLEASE take it from someone who learned the hard way..
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Actually there isn't a real power output, it is only a TV signal. I put a wattmeter that shows the input power is uses, and got a reading of .5 watts using the 120 volt power supply that comes with it. I have no way of checking what it would consume using the USB plug alone.
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I don't have the equipment to test for that but if there is any electricity used when the bulb is off it would be mininmal. The bulb uses very little electricity when it is on.
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Hi Zac - I havent actually tired this, but here's the issue - USB power requirements can be variable amperage. It is very rare to see a USB device which needs over 500mA (1/2 amp), in which case if all 4 of your lights are within this spec (as almost ALL USB lights are) you will be fine - all 4 will be bright. However I do know of some USB lamps which draw 850mA, in which case you could plug only 2 of those in. If they are the usual USB lights I'd not worry, should work fine. Let us know!
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We have (3) 15 watt bulbs in one chandelier in one room and planning to put (5) 25 watt bulbs in another ceiling light and it seems to work fine. I don't think it can take much more though. Hope that helps.