Power calculator software?
- Thread starter Shure
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), it's practically impossible.
Hi
It is possible to measure the total load pulled from your mains socket in tersm of whats/amps by buying a small meter for about £30 from most major electronics stores, they simply plug between the mains plug and the wall socket. The only way I know of to test the amps being pulled from a specific rail would be to attach a meter where the rails enter the PSU, however this would be difficult as I dont know how you can find all the 'rails' without knowing the PSU's full circuits.
May I ask why you want to do this?
Mike
It is possible to measure the total load pulled from your mains socket in tersm of whats/amps by buying a small meter for about £30 from most major electronics stores, they simply plug between the mains plug and the wall socket. The only way I know of to test the amps being pulled from a specific rail would be to attach a meter where the rails enter the PSU, however this would be difficult as I dont know how you can find all the 'rails' without knowing the PSU's full circuits.
May I ask why you want to do this?
Mike
Or a cheaper option would be to simply buy a cheap Multi-Meter (£10+) and connect it in series on the phase conductor. This will tell you the current draw in Amperes which can be converted to Watts ( Joules/second) by multiplying by 230 (Supply voltage)