Usage Accuracy

I think you have solved your problem. You are now monitoring the current for the whole house. By posting pictures (and your solution), you have provided information to someone else who has the same panel.

I am going to repeat a safety warning that you probably already know: Don’t touch or get near the exposed “live” connectors (metal plates/bolts) since this is the incoming power to your house.

The only thing you can do slightly better (since you have the space) is:

  1. Install the CT clamps at a 90-degree angle to the wire.
  2. Place foam inserts inside the clamps to centrally position the CT clamps around the wire.
  3. I taped my CT clamps closed to make certain that they remained closed.

After I made these changes to my setup, I found that the SENSE monitor readings followed the Power Company readings more accurately.

Nice pictures! Thanks for sharing.

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