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Device To Measure Each AirCon's Electrical Usage., How 2 measure AC electrical consumption?
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TSalvin2912
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 Nov 12 2014, 11:33 AM, updated 12y ago
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Hi everyone!
I'm currently renting out an apartment i own to 4 separate tenants (4 rooms).
Here's the problem. Every month all 4 tenants would end up arguing on their share of the electrical bill, which is caused by 1 item....the air con units in the each room.
Is there any devices that i can connect to each air con OR directly at the main switchboard to measure individual consumption for each air con?
Currently, each of the air con in that apartment has its own separate wire pulled directly from the main switchboard. I got an electrician to do this a long time ago.
Please help with suggestions. Thank you!
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TSalvin2912
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Nov 12 2014, 11:50 AM
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QUOTE(ozak @ Nov 12 2014, 11:40 AM) Yup. It call electricity meters. Install along the db box mcb for each point or any point you want. http://new.abb.com/low-voltage/products/sy...ctricity-metersThanks ozak! Have you tried this before? Do you have a recommended brand that is good for this? Hmm....which also means I've got to start looking for an electrician again.  |
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TSalvin2912
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Nov 12 2014, 11:52 AM
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QUOTE(koinibler @ Nov 12 2014, 11:45 AM) Yup, prepaid card system for each room. Tenant need to pay rent for room and also buy prepaid card for electricity. Then, they can buy according to their usage. Do they have this product in Malaysia? Any recommendations on where and how to get this? Appreciate the assistance. Thanks bro! |
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TSalvin2912
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Nov 12 2014, 12:18 PM
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QUOTE(ozak @ Nov 12 2014, 11:57 AM) Nope. Stay own house la. No argue aircon usage with my wife.  Everything in the link already. ABB is a damn good brand. Just show this to the electrician. If he don't know, knock his head.  This device is the most simple and easy to install. LOL! Oraitttt....thank you so much bro!! |
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TSalvin2912
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Nov 13 2014, 09:07 PM
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Hmm.....i can't seem to get hold of this ABB company. No one is answering the phone. Sigh....
I wonder if there's any retail outlet or online portals selling this product.
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TSalvin2912
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Nov 14 2014, 12:07 AM
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QUOTE(ozak @ Nov 13 2014, 10:09 PM) Whoaaaa......thanks bro! Didn't realise Hager was in as well. |
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TSalvin2912
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Nov 15 2014, 05:12 PM
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QUOTE(supersound @ Nov 14 2014, 02:03 PM) Air conds are provided by you? Anyway, you did a very big mistake here. If I were you, I'll measure each appliance's maximum draw(set to lowest and blower speed at max) for 2 hours and take measurement. Like if 2 hours using 2 units, then 4 air conds will use 8 units for 2 hours. 1 day would be 48 units. 30 days will be 1440 units. The water heater, WM and others. Get the average out and calculate. Then from there you set a price of a room rental, this can avoid your problem. That's actually a very good suggestion and perspective supersound! I shall definitely consider this. |
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TSalvin2912
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Nov 19 2014, 01:23 PM
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QUOTE(supersound @ Nov 15 2014, 06:01 PM) Always try to think what your tenant will do(is not their property, so they won't other to take care). That is so true! Part of me is hesitant to rent out this particular house as I've spent quite a bit of money on it (as i was staying there before this).  |
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TSalvin2912
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Nov 19 2014, 02:18 PM
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QUOTE(supersound @ Nov 19 2014, 01:41 PM) For me, I'll just sell and keep the money in banks for FD. Sometimes the yield are better. But provided you don't use that money. The thought did occur to me, but i keep reminding myself that what i make now will not be the same in value in 10, 20 and 30 years, given the awesome inflation wave coming to this country.  |
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