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Hardwired and Built-In Appliance Monitoring

One small yet smart self-install sensor can save you big on bills.

Hardwired Appliance Energy Monitor

Larger in-home appliances are often hardwired, like air conditioners, ovens, and pool pumps, and can be some of the highest energy users in your home, according to Canstar Blue, and the same goes for businesses.

Adding a sensor to a new or existing Powersensor solution allows you to monitor the energy usage of built-in hardwired appliances with an accessible conduit, such as air conditioners, and ovens.

Powersensor also works with appliances connected to outdoor power points and outlets rated above 10A. Not only can you monitor GPO plugged appliances with the WiFi Plug, but now you can self-install sensors to monitor hardwired appliances.

Gain real-time connectivity with whole-of-house energy data, wherever you go.

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Hardwired appliance monitoring.
Simple self-install.

Powersensor’s promise is self-install energy and solar monitoring solutions that move with you. We allow people of all budgets and living situations to reduce their power and bills, increase their energy efficiency, putting money into their back pockets.

Our hardwired appliance monitoring solution is no different; it simply fits with new or existing Powersensor installations and provides real-time energy usage for some of your biggest bill contributors.

The breakthrough is in self-installation. We are the only self-installed hardwired appliance monitoring solution in the market.

If there is a conduit, it’s likely we monitor it.

Air conditioners are notorious for their energy-draining qualities, whether used for heating or cooling, which, depending on where you live, can be unavoidable. One of the more popular types of air conditioners is the split-system air conditioner, which is generally more energy-efficient than other types of air conditioning. However, they can still be big energy-drainers. That's why Powersensensor has been working with utility retailers to help their customers, like you, reduce their power bills and demand on the grid, helping with energy stability. Simply place the sensor on the airconditiong conduit with an existing Powesensor system to get real-time data, wthin 48 hours.
Pool pumps can be one of the highest energy costs in a home, especially if you don't have solar. Powersensor helps you understand your energy usage, set your pool pump at the right time of the day, and save you money. The Powersensor sensor is outdoor-rated, enabling you to monitor outdoor pool pumps that are plugged or hardwired.
Built-in electric ovens can prove a sneaky power-drainer depending on their fuel type, size, and of course, usage. Especially at peak times of the day, such as dinner, when energy prices are higher. Having a conduit directly into an electrical circuit makes gaining real-time energy data easy. You can use the Powersensor WiFi plug if you have a lead-plugged standard socket oven.
Built-in dishwashers are regularly used, and unless they have a high energy star rating and are not at their end of life, they can be high-energy consumers.
They have a conduit directly into an electrical circuit, making real-time energy data easy. You can use the Powersensor WiFi plug if you have a free-standing lead-plugged standard socket dishwasher.
Built-in electric cooktops are regularly used, often making them a moderate contributor to your power bills. A direct conduit into an electrical circuit makes gaining real-time energy data from an electric cooktop easy. You can use the Powersensor WiFi plug if you have a lead-plugged cooktop.
Do you charge a regular EV without V2G or V2H (vehicle to grid/home)? Then, understanding its energy use alongside your whole-of-house data helps you to gain a better understanding in one place, enabling you to take control of your energy ecosystem.
Unfortunately, the fridge is one of those appliances that you have no choice but to run 24/7, which is why getting the right size and efficiency for your requirements can make all the difference to your energy bill. Using the Powersensor sensor for a hardwired fridge or the Powersensor WiFi plug for a lead-plugged fridge can assist you with your power bills and energy savings.
Unlike the Wifi plug, the sensor is outdoor-rated, allowing you to monitor plugged outdoor appliances that the indoor-only Wifi plug cannot. Such as outdoor kitchen appliances.
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FAQ

Yes, that’s correct. You can purchase the Powersensor solution that suits your needs, then add sensors to monitor hardwired devices or outdoor rated plugs.
You sure can. The sensor is suitable for outdoor-rated appliances such as pool pumps, outdoor kitchens and the like. You can also monitor plugged appliances.
You will still require the WiFi plug standard in the Powersensor solutions to calibrate your energy data into real-time in-app insights and it acts as a gateway between your sensor and your WiFi router.
With the Powersensor solution, you can monitor up to nine (9) appliances hard-wired or WiFi-plugged.
The plug talks to the sensors using Bluetooth, so please make sure the plug and the sensors are within Bluetooth range. A common rule of thumb is 10 meters or 2 rooms apart.
The Powersensor learning process is about 48 hours.
Please note that any movement in your sensors will disrupt the learning process so don't move your sensors!
Immediately after you have installed your Powersensor Solution, the devices go through the initial learning process which runs for approximately 48 hours.
During this time, it's important to use the appliance attached to your plug as much as you can (or at least once per day).
Your hardwired appliance, can be found in the appliances screen within Powersensor app and your devices tab (if you are on your home WiFi network).
Once you have followed the easy app-guided self-installation and have installed your solution within the Powersensor app, you will navigate to the devices screen, click 'install new sensor,' and follow the install steps - it's really that simple.
Within the Powersensor app, you will navigate to the devices screen, click 'install new sensor,' and follow the install prompts - it's really that simple.
Of course, email us a photo of the appliance, and we will get back to you.
The Powersensor sensor works with new and existing sites, with and without solar.
You can also take Powersensor with you to your next property with ease.
Upgrade to the Powersensor solution that suits your financial and energy needs over time.
No tools are required.
Ensure the conduit is visible and accessible. Do not open any conduits or cables.
Powersensor strongly advises not working at heights.
https://help.powersensor.com.au/hc/en-au/article_attachments/360007500356
Within 5%. Commonly with 1-2% accuracy. For optimal accuracy, please use an appliance with 800 watt usage, or more.

Tech Specs

Battery powered with a rechargeable 3.7V Lithium Ion battery.
Suitable for outdoor use at 0 to 50℃.
Dimensions: 9cm x 4.2cm x 3.2cm
Sensor mounting: Silicone strap or reclosable fastener as appropriate.
Comes with USB charging cable.
Standard three-pin AU/NZ power plug: 240 V AC 50Hz 10A.
It uses less than 1W of power to operate
Indoor use only up to 40℃.
9.9cm (Height) x 4.3cm (Width) x 3.8cm (Depth, excluding pins).
84 grams.
2.4GHz WiFi and Bluetooth.
Permanent internet connection required.
With a WPA2 security mode.
Bluetooth: Sensor to Plug within about 10m or two rooms.
WiFi: Plug and Sensor to WiFi Access Point up to 50m.
Note: Actual range is dependent on your home environment, especially obstructions such as walls and ceilings and interference from other devices and appliances.
Search our Help Centre on the Powersensor website for tips about improving wireless coverage.
Single phase sites only without battery.
Flat rate, Time-of-use, Feed-in-tariff, and Solar Time-of-export (WA DEBS).
Within 5%. Commonly with 1-2% accuracy.
iOS and Android.
Refer to the respective app stores for supported versions.
Easy app-guided self-installation.
1 Year - see Terms and Conditions.
View our Quick Start Guides for the Plug (PDF) and Sensor.
https://help.powersensor.com.au/hc/en-au/articles/360003510615-Safety-Guide-for-Installation

Quick Install

Please ensure you have already installed your Powersensor solution and add an additional sensor in the devices screen.
With our simple, safe self-install, the Powersensor sensor should only be mounted on the outside of a conduit.
Never access electrical wires, behind meter boards, or use tools of any kind.
Please always refer to the in app self-install guide. For more information visit help.powersensor.com.au