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thegull

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13-02-2010 01:06

hi,

I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas......

I've started a Project on electricity Smart Meters and i need to rig up a demo,

does anyone know how, or where I can get the software and receivers so i can demonstrate to the college how they work ?

I have a Smart Meter, but im unsure where to start!!

thanks

vvvv

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06-03-2010 00:46

plug the smart meter into the mains and then a LCD television into the smart meter.
Select watts on meter.
Adjust the backlight level on the television.The meter will show that setting a low backlight level will reduce power consumption by at least 50%.

Adjust the contrast and brightness levels on the Television.There will be no reduction or increase in power consumption.

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