[RE-wrenches] Portable Load & Generation Meter

[Jerry Shafer]

Wrenches, Howie
Egauge is a great product with both AC and DC CT's from very small to over
2500 amps, you can order what ever you need that fits your application, I
have used several DC CT's for the purpose of testing extended use of new
products, the website is included and field programmable and can be re-set
from application to application or as demands change.
Jerry
NABCEP PV Inspector

On Thu, Jan 23, 2020 at 11:16 AM Howie Michaelson <
Howie.Michaelson at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi All,
> I am looking for a good choice for a meter that I can use for the
> following circumstances:
>
>    - Legacy Off-grid and Battery Backup systems that don't have very
>    useful on board metering in order to get an accurate reading of loads,
>    generation (solar, wind, generator, etc.), power in from and out to the grid
>    - Potential new battery based installs where the above info is not
>    easily ascertainable
>    - Troubleshooting systems where there are apparent discrepancies
>    between client expectations/understanding and actual circumstances
>    - Metering of both AC and DC loads and generation
>    - Metering capable of Internet connection for remote monitoring and
>    data collection
>    - Potential for leaving in/selling to client if they are interested in
>    the info long term
>
> My goto meter in the past has been the Trimetric, but that doesn't give me
> enough data for real troubleshooting and data collection. I have for years
> run into circumstances where this information gathered over a period of
> time would be incredibly useful.  Being able to see info remotely and
> looking at history would be even more useful.  Having started using Blue
> Ion batteries that have incorporated an eGauge in their system, I have
> become familiar with some of the eGauge capabilities. I can see how having
> one on my service truck with multiple AC and DC CTs that I can leave on
> site for a period time would often be very useful, although a bit
> complicated to set up for short term analysis. I also don't know that it
> has a local display for those not computer savvy.  And it is a bit pricey
> for simple systems that I'd could potentially sell to the client once they
> get an idea of how helpful it could be.
>
> What have folks used with what degree of success?  I'm open to all
> suggestions and ideas/critiques.
> Thanks,
> Howie
>
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>
> *NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™ *
>
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