Electronic – arduino – Home Current Meter – is this a good solution

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I want to build a simple current meter to measure my power usage at home, and have the data sent to my blog's database. (I know there are similar solutions out there, but this project seems engaging for me to try on my own.)

Is the following specific workflow a viable solution?

  1. A current clamp clips around the incoming mains power + in the breaker box.

  2. A small processor nearby receives input from the clamps and determines power usage. (this will be by the breaker, any idea how to get power to it easily? And I'm thinking about using an arduino unless there's a better solution, thoughts?)

  3. This small computer communicates over the home's wifi and sends my blog's database information at regular intervals.

Is there an easier/more effective way to send my blog power usage data from the whole house?

Best Answer

If you just want the data (as opposed to doing a project), then other people already have a solution for you:

https://www.flukso.net/

The software is open source and the hardware is available from their shop (current clamp/wifi enabled metering device).

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