Assuming you have 4 things you want to control I guess you should use as the control the one with the least stand by power draw?
1143108
No; you should use as the control the one with the largest CHANGE in power draw, stand-by/off to on. The other consideration is the order in which you want devices to power on. if that is important, then the device that requires power first should be the master if possible.
1143109
that's what I am doing - here's what i am finding...the control item (using a kill-a-watt) is still drawing .005 amps when everything else is off...i know this is practically negligible and in the scheme of things it's not really gonna matter money wise, just led me to the question that if the most least power consumption device (i.e. -0-) was the control item there would be absolutely no draw whatsoever. Thank you for your replies and if I am completely off base, please let me know
1143110
no, use the one that if it is off, the opthers should also be off. Like choose the computer as the control because of that is off, the printer, speakers and everything except the modem (always on) and router (always on) should be off. i.e. pick the item that when it goes off, so should the rest. For a TV, put your DVR on in an always on slot, the tv in the controller and the speakers, game player and dvd player in the ones being controlled.
1143111
no, use the one that if it is off, the opthers should also be off. Like choose the computer as the control because of that is off, the printer, speakers and everything except the modem (always on) and router (always on) should be off. i.e. pick the item that when it goes off, so should the rest.For a TV, put your DVR on in an always on slot, the tv in the controller and the speakers, game player and dvd player in the ones being controlled.
1944358
Not sure why you would want/need to, but sure, you could use a PSU instead of the supplied power. I have yet to use anything but the supplied PS.
184682
You should just have to connect all of the power cords and have a strong enough power supply. There are two switches on the back near the top that control a couple of them, but not all of them.
581139
As long as the device you intended to control is 120vac and the current consumed is equal or less of the rated outlet. You are free to connect any device you want.
1354603
I would also go with the 12/3 cord. You might get by with 14/3 if it's a small load,but the 12/3 cord is the best if you think you might want to use it for something else someday that draws more current.
340542
C is needed if you want to power the device and use it as a repeater. Otherwise you'll be on battery.
2233949
You can use any kind really. I started with with a PWM charge controller, but now have an MPPT charge controller. The Morningstar SunSaver MPPT charge controller is nice, but in general MPPT charge controllers cost more money.
87300
You can use it. The higher milliamps gives more draw available for your power consumption needs. It's the voltage you need to be concerned with.
168046
Yeah you can set the gap that you want to power to switch on and off between in celcius. As low as 0.5 celcius gap.
310332
Why would it matter??? You wouldn't want to run "both" power sources. I suppose you could have gen running under full load (microwave heating bowl of water or something) you stay with gen and have someone else plug in shore power. Wait up to 30 seconds to see if the sound of the gen changes (un-loads)
1380232
No, I don't think so. I strictly used this for time of use power control not to control 2 power sources.
915574
I don't believe the amount of power needed makes any difference. It just acts as a connector between the power cord and the outlet, if that makes sense. So it connects them and cuts the circuit on and off at the designated times. I've been using mine constantly for several months now and it still turns on and off at the exact times I set it for.
1441739
If you need it to be on all the time, then do it, but it's best if you don't use it, turn it off and you may save some power... this just personal opinion. I always turned my off and if I need it, I'll turn it on.
1442863
Yes this is correct. Be careful to stay under the wattage I used two on mine to run all the things that I needed. You can use as many as needed to run everything.
208217
It would really be a matter of judging which of your current batteries would best cover the area that is left. I would probably go for just the 4Ah though.
1948783
The only issue you may run into is if you want to stay in peak efficiency, which is usually around 50% give or take. Also note that running multiple(3+ probably) hard drives adds up on the wattage used too.
1454012
can use low wattage so go for the ones that are three way that way you have a very soft night light and if needed two further lighter settings. They only turn off when touched.