I use a KillaWatt device. It is a simple device you plug into the outlet and then plug the device you want to measure into it. I've had mine for a long time so I have no idea what a new one would cost, but I'm guessing sub $30.
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smq@discuss.tchncs.de 10 months ago
How do you monitor power consumption? I’m new to self hosting and I want to do that.
greybeard@feddit.online 10 months ago
Novocirab@feddit.org 10 months ago
Some local libraries (e.g. in Heidelberg) or ecological initiatives lend devices to measure electricity consumption at the power plug. In particular, this is useful to measure other appliances as well.
Specifically for computers, they probably have some means that tell you their own consumption, but they may not be accurate or complete and will most certainly omit any peripherals, e.g. external hard drives.
smq@discuss.tchncs.de 10 months ago
Thank you! I will see if I can get my hands on one of those.
atk007@lemmy.world 10 months ago
I actually have an extension cord with IoT chip. Can measure power consumption via home assistant.