Just saw Bo's later message, but I had this started. :) ccindex refers to Circuit Cellar Magazine index of articles I believe. The article describes in the breaker box, passing the hot wire from a breaker through a toroid, and say 14 turns of #24, 600 volt rated wire around the toroid. The ends of the wire go to an OP- AMP, and then to a microcontroller, they use a Stamp, but I would use a PIC or PLC. The microcontroller can then with (electronic) relays turn things on and off by the clock, and also monitor say freezer temperature, and if need be turn it on during the high rate period. If someone would like the articles, send me a private message, and I'll attach to a reply. :) On 4/11/2010 12:12 PM, Bo Dirigo wrote: > Jim Korman wrote: > >> Carl Denk wrote: >> >> >>> That would be appreciated, and tomorrow will be more than soon enough. I >>> am getting a head start on getting organized. :) ... >>> >>> > > >>> On 4/9/2010 9:34 PM, Dave Tweed wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>>> >>>> I can send you the original archive PDFs tomorrow, if no one comes up with >>>> them sooner. >>>> >>>> -- Dave Tweed >>>> >>>> >> To Dave - Thanks for maintaining the ccindex. Its been helpful more than >> once. >> >> Jim >> >> > Newbie here and wish to ask what is this "ccindex" you referenced? I'm > in the same situation as the OP as my electric co-op has already > installed these smart meters and am sure my Co-op will eventually > implement what the OP (Carl Denk I believe) has suggested. I too would > like to know and be able to shift power usage to low peak periods if > possible. > -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist