[ale] OT: Calculating PC power consumption

[William Bagwell]

On Wednesday 29 June 2005 03:34 pm, Sean Kilpatrick wrote:
> This is _relatively_ simple.
>
> You need an amp meter, which is not to be confused with a volt/ohm
> meter (VOM). An amp meter hooks around the hot wire the way a padlock
> hooks around something. ?It will tell you how many amps each box is
> sucking. Once you know the actual amp load the math is simple.

Actually, very simple but not cheap. "Clamp on" amp meter is what 
electricians call them. Look for used or possibly an import.... Also has to 
be around only one wire, so a short heavy extension cord that can be safely 
split into separate (but still insulated!) wires comes in handy. They can 
also be used in the breaker box if you know which breaker and nothing else 
on that circuit is running.
-- 
William