I would like to measure/monitor the current draw from my 12kw standby generator. I know I can buy a clamp-on ammeter, but this wouldn't be any fun. I'd like to build it and wire this in as a permanent installation.
My plan was to use a donut current transformer (CT) wired to a digital panel LED.
Initially, I thought this would be simple, wire the CT directly to the LED panel meter. Problem is I'm having trouble finding a stand-alone LED panel meter.
Then, as I look for a CT, I find that I can buy them for the following output types; 0-5V AC, 0-10V AC, and 4-20mA.
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