GE kVs Watt-Hour Meter - How to Read

Mode 99

Mode 99 displays your current kiloWatt consumption rate. The meter says that at this moment, the system is consuming 1.4 kW of electricity.

This mode is great, because it allows you to measure the actual current drawn by each circuit. For instance, turn off all circuit breakers except one, allow the meter to cycle through once, and then read the current draw by that one circuit.

Don't freak out when you measure your hot tub! Or clothes dryer.

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The New Santa Cruz SmartMeter

Here is a photo of the new
It contains a MICROWAVE radio transmitter, which sends your
However, there are questions.
Many folks have questioned the safety, security and accuracy SAFETY - What is the nature of the radio frequency Several electro-sensitive people have made complaints.
SECURITY and ACCURACY - Is it a receiver, as well as a Can it's data be reprogrammed remotely, at will? If so, what
Area-wide installation continues, while the local citizens

Google news reports ---> Santa

The frequency used is the 900 to 928 MHz. spread spectrum I cannot find a published spec sheet, which adds to the
Technical Questions -
Time of Exposure ---> How often does it transmit?
Strength of Exposure ---> What is the RF power      -- the radiation is how many
Where is the antenna? What are the radiation pattern Does it use the cell phone towers?