How to Use the Killawatt EZ Meter

SCI REMC has launched a program to help get Killawatt meters in every public library in Indiana so patrons can check them out for free! Here is a video on how to use the meter to measure how much electricity your appliances use ... whether they are turned on or off.

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Best "toy" I ever bought. At least 6.

[brianpacheco]

How do I know how much power was exactly consumed in that time? I'm trying to measure power consumption over time of an appliance so I can plan for a solar setup.

[stevenkmckendallsr]

I have been trying to find something like or an equivalent to this, for larger home appliances, like a 240 volt, 30 amp clothes dryer with a 4 prong NEMA 14-30P electric cord plug. Any suggestions?

[berzmenta]

not reliable type of tester, switch for a few days found arcing at the neutral line and failed.

[redwood]

What if you just wand to know how many watts they are using.