Chart the current from power outlets

[jtichenor]

The single wifi outlet will measure current. I would like for the Hydros app to be able to graph the current draw over time similar to temperature and PH.

This would allow me to see how frequently my heaters are cycling and for how long as well as identify if I have an issue with one of my heaters.

In addition, I would like to able to see the total amp hours consumed by this outlet for a given period (1 day, 7 days, 30 days). However, this is not as important to me as the graph.

 

[John Neuzil]

The single wifi outlet will measure current. I would like for the Hydros app to be able to graph the current draw over time similar to temperature and PH.

This would allow me to see how frequently my heaters are cycling and for how long as well as identify if I have an issue with one of my heaters.

In addition, I would like to able to see the total amp hours consumed by this outlet for a given period (1 day, 7 days, 30 days). However, this is not as important to me as the graph.

I think you can do that by viewing the log for the outlet your heater is on.

 

[Danny]

You can check when they come on and off with the logs. That won't help with the current though.

 

[billsreef]

I can see current draw being useful to see if it's drawing excessive current due to a leak that isn't tripping a breaker/gfci. Also would tell you if the heater stopped working when you have no draw while the outlet is on. Though that would take re-engineering the quad outlet. For simply seeing how frequently the heater is cycling, a graph of the on/off times like the one for the water level sensor would work really well a quick glance.

 

[jtichenor]

You can check when they come on and off with the logs. That won't help with the current though.

One of the biggest no-no's I've read and heard about more than any other subject with a competing controller is to never use the power strip outlets for primary on/off of heaters. Reason being - the relays in a power strip have a much lower cycle life than a proper heater controller. Therefore, I run the Hydros as a secondary fail-safe set to a couple degrees above my heater's controller. In this configuration, the Hydros power strip keeps the power on constantly. That's why I am looking to see current fluctuations in a line graph to see how often and for how long my heaters are running.

 

[Danny]

One of the biggest no-no's I've read and heard about more than any other subject with a competing controller is to never use the power strip outlets for primary on/off of heaters. Reason being - the relays in a power strip have a much lower cycle life than a proper heater controller. Therefore, I run the Hydros as a secondary fail-safe set to a couple degrees above my heater's controller. In this configuration, the Hydros power strip keeps the power on constantly. That's why I am looking to see current fluctuations in a line graph to see how often and for how long my heaters are running.

I did the same with my old controller for 6 years without an issue. My heaters are only 50 watts though. They do have their own thermostat that is set 3 degrees above the setting on the Hydros.