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PowerX Electricity Installation Guide

Note: For North American installations please use the steps for Option 1 in the installation guide. The red and black wires should both be installed to a breaker and white should be installed to your neutral bus bar. Click here to view the PowerX Ele

Can I install PowerX Electricity myself?

While the PowerX Electricity was designed to be installed quickly and without any hassle, installation requires contact with high voltage wires and contacts. For your safety, the sensor should be installed by a trained professional or electrician

How does PowerX Electricity Work?

PowerX shows you how much electricity your appliances are really using, detects ones that need maintenance, pinpoints inefficiencies, and even gives you personalized recommendations to save.

I have multiple electricity panels, will PowerX Electricity work?

Yes! One PowerX Electricity sensor comes with two 200amp clamps which attach to the main power supply lines in your first panel and four 50amp clamps which attach to any individual breaker you would like to monitor more precisely in your first panel

Do I require any additional hardware apart from what comes with the PowerX Electricity Sensor?

Note: Electrical panels contain high voltage and pose a risk of electrical shock or worse. PowerX Electricity should be installed by an electrician or qualified professional in compliance with all applicable local codes. Other than requiring at least

Will my PowerX Electricity work with solar panels?

Note: Electrical panels contain high voltage and pose a risk of electrical shock or worse. PowerX Electricity should be installed by an electrician or qualified professional in compliance with all applicable local codes. Yes, attach the 50amp additio

How long does it take for PowerX to detect my devices?

The device detection is not immediate. Most customers will see detections within the first one or two weeks, but it usually takes PowerX up to 6 weeks to detect the majority of appliances. Some individual appliances can take even months to be

How accurate is PowerX Electricity in finding devices?

PowerX uses AI to tell apart appliances in the home. In combination with PowerX Water and PowerX Water Heater (the PowerX Suite), PowerX tends to be more precise than most single solutions currently available on the market. While we measure

My PowerX Electricity won’t power on, why?

Note: Electrical panels contain high voltage and pose a risk of electrical shock or worse. PowerX Electricity should be installed by an electrician or qualified professional in compliance with all applicable local codes. If the sensor has been

I have split electrical panels, what should I do?

Note: Electrical panels contain high voltage and pose a risk of electrical shock or worse. PowerX Electricity should be installed by an electrician or qualified professional in compliance with all applicable local codes. Depending on the distance

My electricity sensor is not showing any usage

After successfully setting up your PowerX Electricity sensor, you will see the additional clamps on the "Management" page under "Electricity." Total Energy is the total amount of usage measured by the first two 200amp clamps attached to the main

I have breakers that are over 50 amps what can I do?

We understand that everyone's electrical panels are set up differently, and users all have different types of appliances and devices. The PowerX Electricity sensors come with two 200amp clamps for the main power supply lines if you only have one Powe

What do the LED lights on my electricity sensor mean?

The LEDs can tell you a lot about your sensor and where to start troubleshooting if you notice anything wrong. If you see a different colored light or pattern that is not in this document, please reach out to us to troubleshoot together. Please note:

PowerX Electricity - Tech Specs

Dimensions (LxWxH). PowerX Electricity - 7" x 3.1" x1.7". PowerX Hub - 5.2" x 2.8" x 1.2". Clamp cable length - 3.2 ft. Weight. PowerX Electricity - 0.8 lb. PowerX Hub - 0.3 lb. Power Input. 90-240VAC 50/60Hz. Power Consumption. Less than 1 watt. Wir