Hi,
I’m thinking about getting started with the enomPi. I love the fact that it’s open and that the parts can be swapped out. I had a TED 1000 that’s finally giving out. I am pretty upset that TED is a closed system. I’m more upset that they discontinued supporting it years ago and forced users to upgrade or get left behind.
I’ve been familiarizing myself with everything that’s needed to get started, but being in the US, I’m a little fuzzy with what’s needed for the system (since it’s configured for the UK). I’ve read over the ‘North America’ page, but I still have a few questions. I want to monitor the amount of electricity I’m using from the power company, as well as the electricity generated by my solar panels. Although the power company won’t pay me for any extra electricity, I can ‘bank’ the extra power for less sunny days, i.e. winter. I would like to know the amount of surplus or deficit I have.
I think I need the following
- assembled emonPi PCB
- LCD case
- US AC adapter (?)
I have a couple Rpi3s so I’ll be using that (where do I download the image?). I’m wondering how many CT’s I need. I know the standard ones in the kit work. I measured my incoming feeder wire and it’s a 0 gauge cable (8.75mm). It should easily fit the 13mm gap of the clamp.
Currently, I have a dumb monitoring system, which I’m hoping to replace. As shown in the picture, I have 2 clamps connected to the feeder wires; top center. I also have 2 clamps connected to the solar lines to the fuse box (not sure if this is correct).
Fundamentally, I’m not sure if this is how I should setup the enomPi. I know the reference voltage (via the AC adapter) will help calculate the correct energy draw from the two feeder lines, but I’m not quite sure it’ll calculate the correct energy generation for the solar panels. I guess I need help determining if this will work for me. Thanks
Breakers #1&2 are for a 240V Clothes Dryer
Breakers 12&13 are for the Range/Oven (240V)
Breaker 14 is an odd one. It ties to the neutral, I think it’s for the GFCI. It’s for the jazuzzi.
Breaker 4 and the block under it are the incoming solar lines.
I need to clean the box up some… actually, I probably need to expand this one.
Edit - changed Fuse to Breaker(s). BT - Moderator