Mike Dolt Enterprises
Mike Dolt Enterprises
User: LHarrington, Location: Saginaw Bay area Michigan
Asked on: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 7:00 am EDT
Answered on: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:25 am EDT
Question: Good morning all,Our plant has expanded rather quickly over the past few years and we are nearing a point where we need to expand or power distribution as well. To start this venture it has been recommended we purchase and install a few power monitors to determine and pin point our main loads at various points in our distribution panel. Since I personally have never purchased one of these units and I see there are several to chose from. I would like to get some suggestions from those who have and see what you recommend.My particular interests are obviously main current draw, voltage on/off peak demands, spike (distortion) lastly data recording ability. It would be nice to be able to communicate with this unit to chart its information.Any suggestion on brands or your experience in selecting such devise are welcome.Thank youLHarrington
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