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Xringer · 05-26-11, 12:47 PM

I'm lucky, my LCD meter can be read in 1-watt hour increments.

http://ecorenovator.org/forum/conser...-yourself.html

I really don't like the TED much. It's comms are done kinda like the X-10 stuff,
but the TED can't stand any light dimmers or CFLs on it's lines.
The transmitter sends out updates 1-per-second, but very few make it
upstairs to the display unit, when dimmers or CFLs are on..

It would work a lot better if we were using only incandescent lamps..

I've read about people trying to get their TEDs to work in the same room
where they have their PC, so the USB link can be used..
Many times, that's not possible, unless they can run in a dedicated AC line.

My first idea was to wire the transmitter and the TED into the same un-used
breaker in the breaker-box and then run the USB signal upstairs
using network cable. I have the USB-CAT5 converters, I just need to
make or buy a long CAT5 cable and install it.

I think it's time for a wifi connected TED. Then Laptops and portable
wifi tablets, like the Nook Color could be used.

05-26-11, 12:47 PM	#5
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	I'm lucky, my LCD meter can be read in 1-watt hour increments. http://ecorenovator.org/forum/conser...-yourself.html I really don't like the TED much. It's comms are done kinda like the X-10 stuff, but the TED can't stand any light dimmers or CFLs on it's lines. The transmitter sends out updates 1-per-second, but very few make it upstairs to the display unit, when dimmers or CFLs are on.. It would work a lot better if we were using only incandescent lamps.. I've read about people trying to get their TEDs to work in the same room where they have their PC, so the USB link can be used.. Many times, that's not possible, unless they can run in a dedicated AC line. My first idea was to wire the transmitter and the TED into the same un-used breaker in the breaker-box and then run the USB signal upstairs using network cable. I have the USB-CAT5 converters, I just need to make or buy a long CAT5 cable and install it. I think it's time for a wifi connected TED. Then Laptops and portable wifi tablets, like the Nook Color could be used.