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Looks like a simple amp clamp. Make sure the TED knows it's hooked to a 240v source. AC units average about 1,000W per ton @ 95f outdoor temp. Newer units less, older units more. Cooler temps reduce power draw significantly.
Why not just use the wattage formula?
Why
Originally Posted by buttwheat Just one of the black wires What he said...and, from what the instruction manual said, the other CT on the red wire. Point the arrows on the CTs in the same direction.
Just one of the black wires
Never used or seen a watt-meter before. However, my quick review of the operator's manual explains how to install the CTs (pg 10). You're at a 208/240v panel, so you need to use two CTs.
Am I correctly measuring wattage? I use a TED 1000 energy meter to measure wattage on air handlers and condensers. Here is a photo of the set-up at the inverter for the condenser: Attachment 564311 My question is this- to measure the total watt draw, do I need to measure the draw on both black cables? The condenser came in at 1.5 kW when measuring a single cable, which seems low. Thanks guys!
Am I correctly measuring wattage?
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