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markl · 2008-03-17, 06:26 AM

Anyone using the TED The Energy Detective?
Looking for general comments on this device and thoughts, espeiclaly the PC interface and loggign aspect.
http://www.theenergydetective.com/index.html

57 · 2008-03-17, 10:19 AM

A similar device was discussed in the following thread. I believe the following device is a bit simpler/safer to install although the TED may be more reliable.

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=59760

markl · 2008-03-17, 07:08 PM

Thanks, the one from Blueline is a bit hokey in my view with the meter whel reader attachment. I look at it before but the setup just didn't impress me and I don't think it has any PC interface.

The TED seems to be much more accurate from what I can find on it plus has a USB interface and software.

Was curious to get some first hand accounts on it and if anyone knows of a Canadian reseller for it.

DCT · 2009-10-06, 12:06 PM

The 5000 series now supports Google Powermeter, which allows remote access from anywhere via the internet.

http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2009/...e-partner.html

Anyone have experience with the new series?

markl · 2009-10-12, 09:08 AM

I may have to soon get ones of these to try now. Requires an electrician to install however and also an empty slot in panel.

tico · 2009-10-12, 10:11 AM

I visited the web site and the TED *could* be installed by an electrician, but could also be installed by a competent homeowner with enough electrical experience not to kill himself.

It does need to be connected to both lines, plus the neutral, and they are vague in the instructions for connecting the black wire - "connect to a 15A or 20A breaker - connect the other wire to a breaker on the other line".

I don't think that you need a dedicated 15 or 20A breaker for the black wire, if this thing draws that much power then it wouldn't be much use to help you save money. The only thing I could think of would be inaccurate voltage measurements if you installed it on a heavily loaded breaker, but then again, the voltage drop occurs mostly over the wire from the panel to the plugs/lights so installing the thing right into the panel should even on a heavily loaded breaker should still be pretty accurate.

I'm looking at this myself - so *bump* on the initial questions - re: first hand accounts and especially Canadian resellers.

2008-03-17, 06:26 AM	#1
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2009-10-06, 12:06 PM	#4
DCT Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Charlottetown, PE Posts: 11	Now Supports Google Powermeter The 5000 series now supports Google Powermeter, which allows remote access from anywhere via the internet. http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2009/...e-partner.html Anyone have experience with the new series?

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2008-03-17, 07:08 PM	#3
markl Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 261	Thanks, the one from Blueline is a bit hokey in my view with the meter whel reader attachment. I look at it before but the setup just didn't impress me and I don't think it has any PC interface. The TED seems to be much more accurate from what I can find on it plus has a USB interface and software. Was curious to get some first hand accounts on it and if anyone knows of a Canadian reseller for it.

2009-10-12, 09:08 AM	#5
markl Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 261	I may have to soon get ones of these to try now. Requires an electrician to install however and also an empty slot in panel.

2009-10-12, 10:11 AM	#6
tico Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 109	I visited the web site and the TED could be installed by an electrician, but could also be installed by a competent homeowner with enough electrical experience not to kill himself. It does need to be connected to both lines, plus the neutral, and they are vague in the instructions for connecting the black wire - "connect to a 15A or 20A breaker - connect the other wire to a breaker on the other line". I don't think that you need a dedicated 15 or 20A breaker for the black wire, if this thing draws that much power then it wouldn't be much use to help you save money. The only thing I could think of would be inaccurate voltage measurements if you installed it on a heavily loaded breaker, but then again, the voltage drop occurs mostly over the wire from the panel to the plugs/lights so installing the thing right into the panel should even on a heavily loaded breaker should still be pretty accurate. I'm looking at this myself - so bump on the initial questions - re: first hand accounts and especially Canadian resellers.