P3 International Kill A Watt User Manual

Using the Kill A Watt™ Meter
The LCD shows all meter readings: voltage (Volt),
current (Amp), watts (Watt), kilowatt-hours (KWH),
frequency (Hz), power factor (PF), and volt amps
(VA).
Getting Started
Plug the meter into the wall and plug the appliance into the meter.
Once the meter is plugged in, it will start to accumulate KWH and
record the powered duration time (hour). The pink button is a
toggle function key. When pressed, it will alternate between KWH
used since being plugged in and the number of Hours the meter has
been plugged in.
Step 3 - Calculate the Results
Step 2 - Capture the Data
Step 1 - Plug it In
Before unplugging, record the KWH and Hours from the meter. The
meter resets to zero when unplugged, so it is important to record
before unplugging. Display the KWH and Hours of duration by
using the pink KWH/Hours button.
The time (duration) will initially be displayed as Hours:Minutes
(example: 02:30 for 2 hours and 30 minutes).
Identify the kilowatt-hours (KWH) used for a single hour.
Example: The meter was plugged in for 02:00 hours and used .20 KWH in that time. To
determine the use for a single hour, divide .20 by 2 hours. .20 2 = .10
Identify your power rate by looking on your power bill.
Multiply the KWH used in 1 hour by the Cost per hour of use to get the Cost Per Hour.
Example: .10 x 8¢ = .008
Multiply the Cost Per Hour by the number of hours the appliance is used per month to get the esti-
mated cost per month.
Example: .008 x 720 hours = $5.76
The appliance used in the example would use approximately $69.12 per year in electrical costs.

P3 International Kill A Watt Specifications

General

Brand	P3 International
Model	Kill A Watt
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English

Summary

Using the Kill A Watt Meter

Getting Started

Overview of the LCD display and its readings: voltage, current, watts, KWH, frequency, PF, and VA.

Step 1 - Plug it In

Instructions for plugging the meter into the wall and appliance, and understanding the KWH/Hours toggle button.

Step 2 - Capture the Data

Guidance on recording KWH and duration (Hours:Minutes) before unplugging the meter to avoid data reset.

Step 3 - Calculate the Results

Methods to calculate hourly KWH usage, cost per hour, and estimated monthly/yearly costs using power bill rates.

Using the Kill A Watt Meter - Small Appliances

Getting Started for Small Appliances

Guidance for small appliances, suggesting use of Watts instead of KWH for devices not plugged in for long periods.

Step 1 - Plug it In

Instructions for plugging the meter into the wall and the appliance. Example: hair dryer.

Step 2 - Capture the Data

Press the Watts button to display active power (Watts). Example: hair dryer uses 1400 watts.

Step 3 - Estimate Hours Used

Method to estimate appliance usage hours per month. Example: 10 mins/day * 30 days = 5 hours/month.

Step 4 - Calculate the Results

Calculate monthly watt-hours, convert to KWH, and multiply by utility rate to estimate monthly/yearly costs.