ES - Re: Meter Readings

Re: Meter Readings

Posted by BiBrun on
URL: https://www.es-forum.com/Meter-Readings-tp1552785p1552799.html

Mostly we use it with the dial to the max.
If that's off-scale you turn it down if you need
to compare things that are stronger.

Both meters have digital displays which
generate RF noise, but the Entech seems to have
that under control, while the Stetzer sometimes is
reading its own noise (unless you add a stetzer filter
to drop the voltage down).

I don't know of sources that the Stetzer can measure
and the Entech can't... maybe coupling from an audio
system or an old invisible dog fence would be down
at those frequencies. I think the Entech is also better
because of the speaker. But I'm sure the ebay price
is a fluke... I think Monster used to sell these, probably
for well over $100 (in a nice case). Maybe they stopped
selling them because it reveals that cheaper filters
are just as good as their $200 powerstrips?

On Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 1:49 PM, Steve G <[hidden email]> wrote:

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>
> i actually just bought that Entech Meter on ebay. Not sure how to use it
> though, it has a dial on it. Any advice?
> I can always return the Stetzerizer, it has a 60 day return policy (and
> cost me $100).
>
> --- On Mon, 3/22/10, Bill Bruno <[hidden email] <wbruno%40gmail.com>>
> wrote:
>
> > From: Bill Bruno <[hidden email] <wbruno%40gmail.com>>
> > Subject: Re: [eSens] Meter Readings
> > To: [hidden email] <eSens%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Date: Monday, March 22, 2010, 12:16 PM
>
> > Those are decent readings, but it's
> > not such a good meter.
> > It doesn't go high enough in frequency. Try getting
> > that
> > Entech 'broadband' meter for $6 if there are still some on
> > ebay.
> > Or, better, just hold an AM radio near a light switch
> > when you turn on the computer (tune the radio to static at
> > the low end of the dial). If you don't hear anything
> > I want
> > to know what kind of computer you have...
> >
> > On Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 11:52 AM, torch369 <[hidden email]<torch369%40yahoo.com>
> >
> > wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > I checked all my outlets this morning with the
> > stetzerizer and all my
> > > outlets read from 35-60, including my APC Surge
> > Suppressor outlets, BackUPS
> > > AVR, and BrickWall. I waited until the fridge
> > compressor came on and no
> > > change. I turned on my computer and monitor-no change.
> > I turned on my TV and
> > > Cable Modem-no change.
> > > I am going to test it again tonight when I get home
> > and my neighbors are
> > > using all their stuff. I think this is why my readings
> > go up to 200 or so,
> > > not because of what I am running inside my apt.
> > >
> > > So, not sure where to go from here. I have the options
> > of the
> > > graham-stetzer filters, which Marc says won't help.
> > > The Quantum Power Strips vs. the Furman Power Strips
> > vs. The Stetzer Power
> > > Strips vs. the Tripplite Isobar Strips.
> > > Then there is the Quantum Home doohicky for $395.
> > >
> > > What the heck am I supposed to try? Aaarrgh
> > > Anyone with a definitive idea? I am as confused as I
> > was before, if not
> > > more so.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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> > Yahoo! Groups Links
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> >
> > [hidden email]<eSens-fullfeatured%40yahoogroups.com>
> >
> >
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