How the terminals gets connected to the incoming supply - line
to monitor voltage , current & frequency fluctuations constantly ?
2007-09-28 01:27:42 · 5 answers · asked by argha bandopadhyay 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Monitors
I would suggest that if you are having voltage drops or spike to call you electric company, They have a nice little machine that they will put on at the meter the measures and monitors the power over a 24-48 hours period.
I don't recommend you doing this but I will tell you. You will have to remove the cover from the main breaker box, where the main feed come into the main breaker or main lugs on you panel you will need to hook your voltage meter up from one leg of the main breaker and the black wire to the ground bar, the amp meter should be hooked around the main wires, and the frequency, don't bother it doesn't change.
I STRONGLY SUGGEST AGAINEST ANY OF THESE MESURES UNLESS YOU ARE A ELECTRICIAN, THE LUGS YOU ARE WORKING WITH ARE LIVE WIRES AND WILL KILL YOU SHOULD YOU COME IN CONTACT!
Also you will only have the ability to monitor on leg unless you wave to voltmeters and two amp meters and even then to do it correctly you really need to disconnect the main lugs and put the voltmeter in between the wire and the lug.
Seriously, I am an electrician and it's much easier if you just call the power company. I really don't want you to get hurt or see your house burn down.
2007-09-28 01:42:40 · answer #1 · answered by Randy W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from the mains, we don't want to have to send the paramedics. You can buy small, "plug in" voltage and frequency meters, or you can rent a recording meter if you think you have issues. Your digital voltmeter is not up to measuring the currents that come into your house or business.
Your voltages and frequency are determined
by the power company and should not vary much. The amount of power you use, of course is up to you.
Talk to your power company if you have issues with your power. Most will check your meter for free.
2007-09-28 08:40:37 · answer #2 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Voltmeter needs to be connected in parallel while ameter and frquency meter in series of power supply
2007-09-28 08:32:06 · answer #3 · answered by Vaibhav 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't, they have power monitors that do the job itself. Most electric companies will do it for you if you think you have issues.
2007-09-28 08:32:46 · answer #4 · answered by podunksunshine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do not know, then I would strongly advise against doing it.
You should be able to get a piece of equipment that will do this for you.
2007-09-28 12:56:56 · answer #5 · answered by Simon T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋