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In article <1992Dec21.040252.19109@newstand.syr.edu> ldstern@rodan.acs.syr.edu (Larry Stern) writes:
>I'm sure this is a simple one, but somehow it eludes me.  I need to know how
>much electricity my pc is using.  It is a 386 AT clone with a 200W power
>supply.  I can find out the local rate for KW hours but how do I determine
>how much current the pc (and monitor) is drawing?

The best method to measure current is to insert an RMS reading current
meter into the AC line. One meter maker (Fluke, I think) makes an AC adaptor 
thingy to reduce the risk of electricution. You can make your own out of an 
extention cord.

You may calculate the power usage by making some guesses at the efficiency
of your equipment and noting the hours per day it's on.

A much simpler way is to ask your local utility company to loan you
a kilowatt-hour meter for a week. 

The local PG&E office here in Grass Valley (9,000 souls!) has four
units available in boxes which have a line cord and an outlet. You simply 
plug in everything you want to measure and note the reading. Do it 
again some time later (10 hours, 24 hours, 100 hours etc) and subtract 
the old reading. Multiply that by the rate on your utility bill (ours is
$0.111/kWhr) and you'll have a answer.

Call you utility office. Be patient and persistent. To work  for a
utility, answering the phones, one does not have to know about kWhr 
meters :*) :*)

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