Updated Power monitoring calibration (markdown)

blakadder 2019-02-22 23:27:42 +01:00
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@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ You might need to calibrate your power monitoring device as correct measurements
- your power monitoring capable device flashed with Tasmota and configured to a correct module/template that supports power monitoring
- calibrated multimeter (AC capable)
- 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 and 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
- 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)