HomeWizard P1 meter works to help you understand your consumption. It was designed specifically for Australian households who want to measure their electricity and gas usage but don’t know where to start. It can also be used alongside solar panels to track performance and production. The HomeWizard P1 is perfect for households who are looking to understand exactly where electricity and gas is being used in the home. It provides this information by logging data at 15 minute intervals, 24 hours a day. The HomeWizard P1 unit logs the usage of all your household appliances so you can track your energy usage over time.
What is HomeWizard P1 meter?
The HomeWizard P1 is an energy monitoring device available from Powershop tailored for Australian households. It works by being plugged into the mains power of your home. Once it’s installed, it detects when appliances are used and sends this information to Powershop via a secure wireless connection. Our team of experts then analyse this data and combine it with your usage patterns and outdoor weather data to find patterns in your consumption. This analysis helps Powershop provide households with the information they need to make informed decisions about their energy usage and act accordingly.
How does HomeWizard P1 meter work?
The HomeWizard P1 is a simple solution for households who want to understand their electricity and gas usage. It includes an LCD display that shows real-time electricity and gas usage at a glance, so you can monitor your consumption as it happens. It also includes a data logger so you can track your usage over longer periods of time. The HomeWizard P1 does not interfere with your appliance, instead it tracks how much energy is being used by the appliance so it can be billed accordingly.
How to use the HomeWizard P1 meter
The HomeWizard P1 is very easy to use. First plug it into the wall and then connect your appliance, such as a refrigerator, to the HomeWizard via an electric cord with a plug at each end. This will ensure the appliance is connected to the HomeWizard via an electric circuit. Once this happens, you can easily monitor your electricity and gas usage from the LCD display and data logger. Data on ‘Total Power Use’ includes both electricity and gas usage, so if you have solar panels attached to your property, it will show how much of your solar energy is being used by appliances. The HomeWizard P1 can also be used alongside solar panels to measure the efficiency of your system and let you know which appliances are using more energy.
What does P1 meter contain?
The HomeWizard P1 is a wireless device that includes a data logger and an LCD display, both of which can be easily viewed by you. The data logger stores up to 16 weeks of consumption data so it can help you track longer periods of time that are relevant to you. The LCD display shows your current electricity and gas usage so you can easily monitor your consumption as it happens. It also includes a backlit screen so you can read the display in most lighting conditions.
Where does HomeWizard meter work?
The HomeWizard P1 works in Australian homes for monitoring electricity and gas usage. It will stay connected to the mains power supply, and it should be installed by an electrician or qualified technical person within Australia (not available in other countries). It can be used in conjunction with solar panels to help you understand when solar power is and is not being used.
What can you do with P1 wifi meter?
Once installed, the HomeWizard P1 lets you understand your energy usage. By logging your energy use at 15 minute intervals, 24 hours a day, it measures the performance of your household and helps you understand the ways that it could be improved. It also tells you how much solar energy is being used, so you can understand how efficiently your system is performing.
How do I install the HomeWizard P1 meter?
The HomeWizard P1 comes with installation services in major metropolitan areas in Australia. If the service was not provided by an electrician or qualified technical person, the costs of installation and consultation should be recovered from Powershop once you have met our Energy Services Agreement requirements.
Where can I buy P1 meter?
The HomeWizard P1 is available at a number of retail outlets and online stores including The Good Guys, Harvey Norman, Bing Lee, Awsmart and the Energex Energy Community Fund. It can also be purchased from Powershop at our showroom in Elizabeth St, Sydney.
Conclusion:
Our energy experts analysed the data collected by the HomeWizard P1 and determined that it is a good investment, who want to understand their electricity and gas usage.
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