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G'day Hans,
I am on my second unit which is called an Energy Watch Monitor by Watts Clever available from Jaycar. This one comes with a handy short extension lead which makes for much ease of use.
My first unit of around 10 years ago is missing in action as I had loaned it out to friends and colleagues so often, I now cannot recall who had it last.
Purchased it mainly to check residual ( standby ) consumption and also cost of various cooking equipment.
Just 2 weeks ago I was amazed to find how cheap slow cookers are to run on low all day, like about 27 cents for 10 hours.
Main benefit to standby monitoring was to turn off all power to entertainment unit and computer, router and moden when not being used.
Will check my fridge next over a week and compare it to a summer reading.
I do not have any means to assess accuracy and have not been exposed to other types or brands.
I am happy with this unit as I have recovered the cost and then some, buy changing consumption habits and using more efficient cooking methods.
I also have a 12 volt DC WattMeter that I use to monitor Astro gear which to me is critical due to battery storage and battery life limitations.
Steve
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