Using Current Transformers for Home Energy Monitoring - The Byte Sized Engineer | DigiKey
I’m tired of electricity bills that only show total usage, making it hard to identify energy-hungry appliances like HVAC systems or EVs. I’m ready to do something about this problem so in this video, I'll show you how to build a whole-home energy-monitoring system using current transformers to track your usage and find ways to save.
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