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Updated Power monitoring calibration (markdown)

blakadder 2019-02-22 23:30:59 +01:00
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Power-monitoring-calibration.md

@ -6,11 +6,11 @@ You might need to calibrate your power monitoring device as correct measurements
- A resistive load device (we use a 60 W incandescent light bulb in the example)
- Resistive load device is any device which draws a constant amount of power such as an incadescent or halogen light bulb (best choice since their power draw is declared on them). Electric kettle or electric heater can also be used but it is recommended to use a power meter in conjunction since the load *could* vary
- **Do not** use switch mode driven devices such as LED lamps, computer equipment or inductive/capacitive devices such as motors!
- *(optional)* Calibrated power meter (aka Kill A Watt)
- >*(optional)* Calibrated power meter (aka Kill A Watt)
### Step 1
Connect the light bulb to your device.
* *Optional: Plug your device into the power meter*
> *Optional: Plug your device into the power meter*
Turn power on and wait a few seconds for the power metering to settle on a stable power reading.
### Step 2