Are you trying to find electric sub meters among various brands on the market but aren’t sure where to begin? To assist you in finding the right one, we’ve put together a list of the 7 best to help you pick the perfect one!
We investigated and evaluated a number of the top-selling electric sub meters on the market in order to create our list of the best. Making a decision among the many options available is never simple. There are an infinite number of models available, each with a distinct price. And as you’ll find out, the best options aren’t usually the ones you imagine! This comparison is rich and relevant because of the numerous factors that were employed. You will find products featured in this ranking not only based on their pricing but also on their features and other customers reviews. To write this review, we completed 25 hours of research and did 65 electric sub meters tests. You won’t need to pick products at random any more. If you’re unsure of what to look for, browse our list and consult the buying guide!
An overview of our top picks
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The best electric sub meters you can buy today
- UL/cUL Listed, California CTEP approved. Conform to ANSI C12.1 and C12.20 national accuracy standards. Revenue-grade 0.5% accuracy. Comes with a lower cover which has two 3/4" knockouts to connect the conduits. One in-inline fuse with holder is attached for you to connect hot wire A to VA of the meter. The meter is powered by VA and VN. VB and VC just take the reference of voltage from hot wire B, C. They do not need in-inline fuse.
- DAE Cloud Metering (2nd picture) available with DAE CC2030 Gateway. CC2030 will collect energy data from DAE electrical meters and send them to Cloud Server through Ethernet. With PC, cell phone or tablet, landlords or property managers can get access to real time data, monthly kWh and billing reports to their tenants. TOU (Time of Use) billing reports are also available. No IT guy required. Just connect wires as per a simple picture (see video) & ready to go.
- For existing building, hard to draw cable between electric meter (close to electric panel) and CC2030 (close to your router), please choose 1 CC2030 KIT + 2 WSC500A RF Converters to connect electric meter and CC2030 wirelessly (3rd picture). Indoor use only, DAE B1725 watertight enclosure is available for outdoor use (4th picture).
- Factory Calibration Certificates available. DAE Controls LLC is an Minority Business. Please feel free to get the NMSDC Minority Supplier Certificate from DAE Controls Website. Following CTs are available with the meter. Split Core CTs DAE CT-5000SB (5000A), CT-3000SB (3000A), CT-2000SB (2000A), CT-1500SB (1500A), CT-1000SB (1000A), CT-600S (600A), CT-400S (400A), CT-200SB (200A), CT-100S (100A) and Solid Core CT-600D9 (600A), CT-400D6 (400A), CT-200D3 (200A).
- For monitoring up to 8 electric panels remotely with cell phone, PC and generate billing reports, you will just need 1 SMB350-UL-8-B KIT + 1 CC2030 KIT.
- Single Phase 120/240V 3-Wire (2 hots, 1 neutral)
- Single Phase 120V or 208-240V 2-Wire (1 hot, 1 neutral)
- Single Phase 120V or 208-240V 2-Wire (2 hots)
- Up to 100A and 13.5mm Wire Diameter (22 AWG – 1 AWG wire)
- Read locally on the LCD display or remotely via pulse output
- UL/cUL Listed, California CTEP approved. Conform to ANSI C12.1 and C12.20 national accuracy standards. Revenue-grade 0.5% accuracy. Comes with a lower cover which has two 3/4" knockouts to connect the conduits. One in-inline fuse with holder is attached for you to connect hot wire A to VA of the meter. The meter is powered by VA and VN. VB and VC just take the reference of voltage from hot wire B, C. They do not need in-inline fuse.
- DAE Cloud Metering (2nd picture) available with DAE CC2030 Gateway. CC2030 will collect energy data from DAE electrical meters and send them to Cloud Server through Ethernet. With PC, cell phone or tablet, landlords or property managers can get access to real time data, monthly kWh and billing reports to their tenants. TOU (Time of Use) billing reports are also available. No IT guy required. Just connect wires as per a simple picture (see video) & ready to go.
- For existing building, hard to draw cable between electric meter (close to electric panel) and CC2030 (close to your router), please choose 1 CC2030 KIT + 2 WSC500A RF Converters to connect electric meter and CC2030 wirelessly (3rd picture). Indoor use only, DAE B1725 watertight enclosure is available for outdoor use (4th picture).
- Factory Calibration Certificates available. DAE Controls LLC is an Minority Business. Please feel free to get the NMSDC Minority Supplier Certificate from DAE Controls Website. Following CTs are available with the meter. Split Core CTs DAE CT-5000SB (5000A), CT-3000SB (3000A), CT-2000SB (2000A), CT-1500SB (1500A), CT-1000SB (1000A), CT-600S (600A), CT-400S (400A), CT-200SB (200A), CT-100S (100A) and Solid Core CT-600D9 (600A), CT-400D6 (400A), CT-200D3 (200A).
- For monitoring up to 8 electric panels remotely with cell phone, PC and generate billing reports, you will just need 1 SMB350-UL-8-B KIT + 1 CC2030 KIT.
- KWh energy meter 50 or 60 Hz. compatible.
- USA and Latin American market. Internal CTs. Direct pass through.
- Accepts voltages from 110V to 240V
- 2 lines 1 neutral (neutral bypasses the meter) or 1 Line 1 neutral (neutral passes through the meter)
- DAE Cloud Metering (2nd picture) available with DAE CC2030 KIT Gateway. CC2030 will collect energy data from DAE electrical meters and send them to Cloud Server through Ethernet. With PC, cell phone or tablet, landlords or property managers can get access to real time data, monthly kWh and billing reports to their tenants. TOU (Time of Use) billing reports are also available. No IT guy required. Just connect wires as per picture 5 or video & ready to go.
- For existing building, hard to draw cable between electric meter (close to electric panel) and CC2030 (close to your router), please choose 1 CC2030 KIT + 2 WSC500 RF Converters to connect electric meter and CC2030 wirelessly. (3rd Picture) Just connect wires as per picture 6 or video & ready to go.
- Conforms to International Standard IEC61036. For UL/cUL listed and California CTEP approved electric meters, please refer to DAE Polaris 1500 series like DAE P153-200-S KIT
- Factory Calibration Certificates available. DAE Controls LLC is a Minority Business. Please feel free to get the NMSDC Minority Supplier Certificate from DAE Controls Website.
- Indoor use only, DAE B1725 watertight enclosure is available for outdoor use.
- DDM730P is ready for Cloud Metering (2nd picture) with DAE CC2030 Gateway. CC2030 will collect energy data from DAE electrical meters and send them to Cloud Server through Ethernet. With PC, cell phone or tablet, landlords or property managers can get access to real time data, monthly kWh and billing reports to their tenants. TOU (Time of Use) billing reports are also available. No IT guy required. Just connect wires as per a simple picture (see video) & ready to go.
- For existing building, hard to draw cable between upgraded DEM730P, (close to electric panel) and CC2030 (close to your router), please choose 1 CC2030 KIT + 2 WSC500A RF Converters to connect electric meter and CC2030 wirelessly (3rd picture).
- Conforms to International Standard IEC62053-21 and IEC62052-11. For UL/cUL listed and California CTEP approved electric meters, please refer to DAE Polaris 1500 series like DAE P153-200-S KIT. Factory Calibration Certificates available. DAE Controls LLC is an Minority Business. Please feel free to get the NMSDC Minority Supplier Certificate from DAE Controls Website.
- Indoor use only, DAE B1725 watertight enclosure is available for outdoor use.
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- 120 to 480 volts -- 100 to 5,000 amps -- 50 or 60Hz
- 1-phase or 3-phase -- Accurate to 0.5% -- Wide Selection of CTs
- The Best Communicating Smart Meter for the Lowest Price -- CTs NOT Included in Price
- One Meter to meet all your metering needs!
- 【 Intuitive Electric Usage Monitoring 】 Measure power (W), volts, amps, frequency, power factor, max/min power (W), cumulative time, and energy (kWh); automatically calculate costs based on set prices; track home energy usage for efficient electricity savings.
- 【 90-250V Wide Voltage Range 】 Measures 90V-250Vac, 0-16AMP, 0-3680Watt, with overload indication adjustable from 680 to 3680W; adheres to Class 1.0 accuracy standard with 0.1W, 0.1V, 0.001A, and 0.001kWh resolution.
- 【 Clear LCD Display with Backlight 】 Features a wide-angle, clear-digit LCD display with backlight for easy reading and operation in dark environments.
- 【 90 Days Long-Term Data Hold Memory 】 Equipped with built-in rechargeable battery backup, storing data for up to 90 days during power outages or when unplugged; reset button restores all data to zero.
- 【 Space-Saving Design 】 Compact size leaves lower wall outlet accessible when plugged into the upper outlet; made of high-quality fire-resistant material.
- 【DIN Rail Mounting】The energy monitor is small size, light weight, with good reliability and easy installation. 35mm standard DIN-rail mounting in accordance with standard DIN EN50022. Six widths (12.5mm modulus) in accordance with DIN43880.
- 【5+1 LED Digital Display】Standard configuration 5+1(99999.1KWh) digital display. Double color LED of kilowatt meter indicates the power status (green) and the energy pulse (red).
- 【Easy to Contact】The standard configuration pulse output is passive (polar) and the remote pulse output can be selected as passive (non-polar). KWH meter is easy to contact with various AMR systems and conforms to the standards IEC 62053-31 and DIN43864.
- 【One-way measurement】One-way measurement of single-phase two - wire active energy consumption. This has nothing to do with the direction of the load current. Comply with IEC 62053-21.
- 【Two Wiring Methods】The din rail energy meter has direct connection operation, two wiring methods. Standard configuration S type wiring, U type wiring can be selected. Extend the terminal cover to protect the use of the security.
- Various Monitoring Parameters: The power meter plug can monitor the power (W), energy (kWh), volts, amps, hertz, power factor, cost, minimum and maximum power (W), cumulative days and time of your appliances. By switching 7 display modes, you can easily know the various parameters while the appliance is working. The home energy monitor can also calculate and display how much power your appliance uses and how much electricity bill it cost in cumulative time.
- Upgraded LCD display: With large screen size 2.36 inch x 1.85 inch, clearer monitor backlit, our electrical usage monitor can display the data clearer and more visible no matter day or night. 180°full wide viewing angles is great for reading and recording the data in any angles. No need to stand on the front of the display and bend over to read the numbers.
- Adjustable Backlight Time: Our upgraded watt meter has 5 options of backlight time. The default backlight time duration is 10 minutes(bL-0). If you want to change the backlight time, you can press and hold "UP" and "DOWN" button at the same time to enter backlight time setting, then press "UP" and "DOWN" to select the backlight time (bL-0 =10 minutes, bL-1=1 hour, bL-2=4 hours, bL-3=8 hours, bL-4=always on), finally press the "COST" to save the backlight time settings.
- Overload protection: When the power of the appliance exceeds the overload power, the LCD will display “OVERLOAD” to warn the user. All the buttons will quit working and can only be workable when you lower or remove the load power. The default overload power is 3680W and is adjustable from 0 to 3680W. In general, you need to set the overload power to 1800W before using. Just press the "function" button for more than 3 seconds to enter the setting.
- Data Memory Function: The wattage meter will record your power consumption data when you remove it from socket, or remove appliances from the electricity monitor. You can directly see the last data when you use it next time. This function can also automatically save the data when there is a sudden power failure.
- Monitor Your Energy Usage：Our watt meter power analyzer lets you track electricity consumption and manage power usage to help save on bills. It works as a voltage, kilowatt, current, and electricity meter. If you have any questions about your meter socket, feel free to contact us.
- NEW DESIGN: Our new electricity usage monitor with 2 outlets design can allow you monitor the power consumption of two electronic devices at the same time. Monitor each machine independently, without affecting each other
- POWER OFF MEMORY FUNCTION: With standard memory function, the CT and EC-KWH of electrical power consumption can be retained in the event of a power failure. And you can clear them manually
- SAFETY & OVERLOAD TIP: Full ABS flame retardant material housing, and equipped with 14AWG heavy duty extension cord, performances excellent heat resistance. When the rated power exceeds 1200W, a warning will remind you to cut off the power in time
- ACCURATE MONITORING: Electricity analyzer monitoring device equippeds with a high-precision current sensor and high-resolution real-time monitoring. You can measure power(W), volts, amps, hertz, kilowatt-hours(EC), cumulative time(CT) and power factor accurately
- WIDE APPLICATION & EASY TO USE: Watt voltage amps meter tester can connected to TV, refrigerator, water purifier, HIFI System and other household appliances. It can be monitored easily when the device is connected
- HIGH POWER WATT METER: Counts consumption by Kilowatt-hours, with high-power tolerance rated at Max.16A, compatible with 220v ac
- REFINED ACCURACY: Built-in high precision current sensor. Ensures you the best accuracy-Class 1.0 with 0.01W, 0.01V and 0.001A resolution
- BACK-LIGHT & MEMORY: With wide view angle, clear backlight large LCD Display and hold over circuit memory for cumulative kilowatt-hours
- PROFESSIONAL KILOWATT METER: Start detection 0.20W, you can virtually monitor standby or working power dissipation of all your electronics
- BUY WITH CONFIDENCE: 1-YEAR Warranty by Poniie; full ABS fire retardant material housing and comes with 14AWG heavy duty extension cord
- Electricity usage monitor: Monitor is the killer of the high-cost energy appliance, helping you lower power consumption and save money.
- Digital LCD Display: Large clear LCD display for easy reading, the screen size is 47cmx60cm.
- Various Parameters: Power(W), Energy (kWh), Voltage, Amps, Power Factor, Cost and Minimum & Maximum Power, ideal for energy consumption monitor.
- Overload Protection: Once the whole power exceeds the rated power of monitor, LCD will display "OVERLOAD" with booming noise to remind the user
- Built-in Battery:With 3.6V rechargeable battery(NI-MH), It can store electricity. which allows meter to be moved and viewed without losing readings.
- ✓ SAVING MONEY&ENERGY: This power energy monitor will calculate the cost automatically by unit price-setting. Pressing the Cost button, you can read the electricity expenses by the hour, day, week, month, or year.
- ✓ UPGRADED LARGE LCD DISPLAY: Easily monitor the power consumption and costs of your electrical appliances.
- ✓ 9 DISPLAY MODES: 2 Power parameters(Watt/VA), Kilowatt and Elapsed Time(KWh/Hour), Power Frequency and Factor(Hz/PF), Volt, Amp, and Cost.
- ✓ DATA MEMORY: The built-in battery backup allows the meter to be moved and viewed without losing its reading. There is also a reset button for clearing all the cumulative data.
- ✓ SPECS: Rated Voltage 125VAC, 60Hz, Maximum 15A 1875W resistance and tungsten, 1 / 2HP. Instant Active Power Display Range (0.5W-1875W), Unit Cost Range (0.01-99.99).
- 【NOTE】: Dear customers, Thank you for your purchase. This lcr analyser provides ONE YEAR WARRANTY, any question please feel free to contact us, thank you.
- 【Test frequency/Level】:100Hz,120Hz,1KHz,10KHz,40kHz,100KHz; 0.1/0.3/0.6/1 Vrms
- 【Measurement parameters/ Bits display】 Main: L/C/R/Z, Sub-parameters: X/D/Q/theta/ESR; 5 bits display
- 【Measurement range】:L：0.000μH～2000H，C：0.000pF～20.000mF，R：0.0001Ω～200.00MΩ
- 【Other details】: 2.8” TFT display; Adjustable backlight brightness; automatic shutdown time; open circuit and short circuit calibration; Electrolytic capacitor mode supported;
- Includes a fully distributed neutral bar, allowing for the installation of Homeline plug-on neutral circuit breakers on any space
- Solar-ready for new or future installations with provisions for field-installed CTs on line bus
- Accepts solar ready sub-feed lug kit SR69064A for solar connections ahead of the main breaker
- Meets EUSERC specifications
- Factory-installed 200 Amp main breaker
- UL Listed Certified Safety: Temporary power outlet panel featured with 50 amp, 30 amp and 20 amp receptacle. Each receptacle is protected by corresponding circuit breaker. The receptacles have UL certification, provides guarantee to your daily electrical safety.
- Secure and Durable: RV circuit breaker box is made from steel, the shell of the RV electric outlet panel adopts the whole body spraying process, which has strong corrosion resistance.It effectively block splashing water, rain, dust, snow, oil, UV, etc.（LxWxH:19.5 x 9.9 x 5.7 inch）
- Easy Installation: All circuit breakers and receptacles are professional pre-wired, reducing installation time, easier and safer. RV plug cover can remain open at 90 degrees, so you don't need to hold the cover when wiring,
- Scope Of Application:RV/EV power outlet box apply to indoor/outdoor electrical installation service to meet the demands at RV parks, home garage, backyard and construction sites, which allows you to obtain power at anywhere you want much safer and more reliable.
- REAL-TIME MONITORING. Energy costs are one of the biggest operational costs in any organization. With an Eyedro Business Electricity monitor, you can monitor and track electricity use at work in real-time from any standard web browser. All monitors are designed to use the free MyEyedro.com cloud service to start logging your electricity data with no additional costs.
- TRACK ENERGY USAGE. Eyedro and MyEyedro work together to measure, analyze and store your electricity usage and cost information. MyEyedro presents your electricity data and real-time electricity usage in ways that are engaging, informative and easy to understand, allowing business owners and energy managers to monitor and track electricity across a range of applications.
- HIGH-RESOLUTION DATA. Once connected, Eyedro maintains full 24/7 usage history. Supporting fixed, tiered and time-of-use rate structures, MyEyedro features responsive real-time graphs, furnishing you with hourly, daily, weekly and monthly consumption and costs, as well as estimates of what your current electrical bill will cost.
- SPECIAL FEATURES. In addition to seeing electricity usage and costs, and providing bill comparisons and estimates, Eyedro captures appliance start-up spikes and will notify you of a power or network failure. It’s designed and developed using the latest web technologies and is optimized for the smaller screen of mobile devices so you can view your electrical data wherever you are.
- EASY NON-INVASIVE INSTALLATION. To get started, install the sensors in the electrical panel (up to 200A/600V). For the wired version, connect the module to a nearby internet connection via the 10-foot Ethernet cable provided. If using the wireless model, connect the included 3-foot Ethernet cable and power adapter to the gateway module.
- Test frequency/level/ accuracy：100Hz,120Hz,1KHz,10KHz,40kHz,100KHz; 0.6Vrms; 0.30%
- 【Measurement parameters】Measurement parameters: Main parameters: L/C/R/Z, Sub-parameters: X/D/Q/theta/ESR; Electrolytic capacitor mode supported
- 【Measuring rate】:Main parameters: 5 bits, secondary parameters: 5 bits
- 【Measurement range】:L：0.000μH～2000H，C：0.000pF～20.000mF，R：0.0001Ω～200.00MΩ
- 【Others】: 2.8’’ TFT display; Adjustable backlight brightness; automatic shutdown time; open circuit and short circuit calibration
How to choose a good electric sub meters
Does the idea of finding a fantastic electric sub meters make you anxious? When it comes to purchasing this product, specifically when deciding which model to select, has your head been spinning between options? You are not alone if that is the case. We are aware of the pressure involved in the purchasing process!
Your presence here indicates that you are interested in electric sub meters. Before choosing which product would be the best for your needs after being inundated with information, locate a reliable source with genuine selections. You can get that information from a variety of sources, including buying guides and rating websites, word-of-mouth recommendations from friends and family, online discussion forums where users can share their own experiences, product reviews that can be found all over the internet, and YouTube channels. You can only get the right product through exhaustive analysis. But you realize that’s not always simple. In order to ease your concerns, we have taken the time to develop a list of the top electric sub meters products available right now. You might be wondering how we came up with the list. How was this buying guide developed?
First, we used our algorithms to gather as much reliable data as we could about these products. To verify all the data gathered, we used both artificial intelligence and a lot of algorithms.
Then, our experts used criteria that are recognized in the business to evaluate them according to their quality to price ratio, allowing us to choose the top electric sub meters on the market right now!
The selection of the goods is not arbitrary. Before creating a list, we take into account a number of factors. Below are some of the criteria discussed:
Brand Value: What happens if you choose a dubious brand just because it appears to be a good deal? So the likelihood of receiving a product with a short shelf life increases. That is due to the fact that well-known brands have a reputation to uphold, while others do not. Top electric sub meters brands strive to provide some distinctive traits that set them apart from the competition. So, hopefully one or more of the items on our list will be perfect for you.
Features: Useful features are all you need, not tons of them. We consider the important aspects and select the top electric sub meters based on those.
Specifications: Numbers always help you measure the quality of a product in a quantitative way. We try to find products with higher specifications, but with the right balance.
Quality: A product’s quality may always be quantified with the aid of numbers. We look for goods with better standards that strike the proper balance. The best quality product that gets highly appreciated and recommended by experienced users.
Customer ratings: Would it be accurate to suggest that the electric sub meters were used by hundreds of customers before you? Superior ratings indicate that many customers had better service.
Customer Reviews: Like ratings, provide you with accurate and reliable information about the product from genuine customers. Customer ratings are very important to all of us because they contain accurate and reliable information about the customer service we received from several hundred customers.
Seller Rank: This is very intriguing! Not only do you need a good electric sub meters, you also need a product with rising sales that is trendy. It accomplishes two goals. First, the expanding user base proves the quality of the product. Second, given that number, producers must be able to offer greater quality and after-sales support.
Value: You get what you pay for, they say, so consider the value. Cheap isn’t always good and expensive isn’t always bad. However, that does not imply that spending a lot of money on a product that is flashy but underwhelming is a good idea. Before adding them to the list, we make an effort to evaluate how much value you can get for your money from your electric sub meters.
Durability: Durability and reliability are closely related concepts. You will benefit from a strong and long-lasting electric sub meters for months and years to come.
Product availability: Products come and go, and new ones replace the old ones. Most likely, a few new features and required changes were made. What use is it to use a supposedly good product if the maker no longer supports it? We make an effort to highlight products that are current and offered by one or more trustworthy sellers, if not more.
Negative Reviews: Yes, we do take that into account as well! The goods with the majority of bad reviews are filtered out and disregarded when we choose the best-rated one on the market.
These are the standards by which we selected our electric sub meters. Do we end our process there? Hell no. The most crucial fact about us that you should be aware of is that we regularly update our website with current and pertinent information. We have one more layer of filtration since we place the greatest importance on reader satisfaction. Please let us know if any product included here is incorrect, irrelevant, subpar, or simply out of date. We always value your opinions, and we’ll work hard to make any necessary corrections to our list in response to them.
Why should you believe us?
There are now thousands of possibilities for these products on Amazon, but choosing the best one can be difficult and time-consuming. And what electric sub meters should you purchase in 2022?
This guide is the result of more than 10 years of experience in researching, testing and writing about many topics. Each member of our team is an authority in their area. We read every article we could find online and every consumer review on every retail website for seven hours. Additionally, we discovered a ton of websites that offered helpful resources, including buying tips and thorough information on electric sub meters.
