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BrandOwl
Item Height
11.5 centimetres
Item Width10.5 centimetres
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Product Features
- Data can be tracked and stored online
- Supports up to 6 tariffs including weekday/weekend rates
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Product Description
OWL+USB shows you just how much electricity you are using, how much this is costing you and how much carbon is being generated; now with the added benefit of allowing you to track this valuable information via your PC. With a new simplified menu, enhanced memory capability, minute by minute data storage and an ultra high speed data download time that makes tracking your electricity consumption now even earier. OWL+USB offers detailed historical data and now features average readings either daily, weekly, monthly or quarterly, plus a 21 year rolling history storage capacity. All in one handy display. Start saving with OWL+USB today.
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OWL USB WIRELESS ELECTRICITY MONITOR
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
49 of 51 people found the following review helpful
I was looking for a means of keeping track of my energy usage particularly as I have just had a new heating system installed and wanted to be able to monitor its efficiency. This little gadget was easy enough to install however I did have a slight problem at first because I have solar PV panels on the roof and when I first put the clip on the cable it was measuring my production as well as my usage. I emailed OWL and they quickly responded and advised me that by moving the sensor I could just record usage. I then decided it would be useful to get a second OWL to record my solar PV production. That was great until I discovered that the software didn't like me having two identical monitors so I sent another quesion to OWL. Again I got a speedy response telling me how to fix the issue or offering me the chance to beta test their new software allowing me to link up both units seamlessly to the laptop. I chose the latter and they very quickly sent me the software which worked perfectly.
I am really impressed, not just by the units ability to record data and transfer it to the PC but also by the exceptionally helpful customer service I have had from OWL. I definitely recommend this product, it has certainly made me aware of which items use the most electricity and made me much more conscious of using off peak where I can and switching things off when I am not using them.
I am really impressed, not just by the units ability to record data and transfer it to the PC but also by the exceptionally helpful customer service I have had from OWL. I definitely recommend this product, it has certainly made me aware of which items use the most electricity and made me much more conscious of using off peak where I can and switching things off when I am not using them.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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This is the first time I have used an elctricity meter reader and have to say I am quite impressed with how accurate it is.
Once set up, I tested it and turned everything off and switched individual things back on to see what reading it would show, everything registered and showed how much energy each was consuming. I keep hearing about how a tv uses as much energy on standby as is does when on...it doesn't but it uses some all the same, very useful as I now turn everything off.
I am on economy 7 and so my water heats up over night, little did I know that it was also heating up during the day hence using more electric...a lot more. All this will help me reduce my electric bill.
Whats also a useful feature is that you can plug this in to your computer and see what electric you have used and at what time, so if your at work like myself then you can still see when your electric has been used, this is how I found out my water was being heated during the day.
Now for the bad points:
1: It isn't very easy to set up, you need to input certain things from your electric bill which is quite frustrating.
2: This energy meter works with economy 7 which is why I bought it, what they don't tell you is that you need to buy an optional sensor for it to work, I found that disgusting considering the price you pay and the fact you can get these energy devices free from some energy suppliers.
Once set up, I tested it and turned everything off and switched individual things back on to see what reading it would show, everything registered and showed how much energy each was consuming. I keep hearing about how a tv uses as much energy on standby as is does when on...it doesn't but it uses some all the same, very useful as I now turn everything off.
I am on economy 7 and so my water heats up over night, little did I know that it was also heating up during the day hence using more electric...a lot more. All this will help me reduce my electric bill.
Whats also a useful feature is that you can plug this in to your computer and see what electric you have used and at what time, so if your at work like myself then you can still see when your electric has been used, this is how I found out my water was being heated during the day.
Now for the bad points:
1: It isn't very easy to set up, you need to input certain things from your electric bill which is quite frustrating.
2: This energy meter works with economy 7 which is why I bought it, what they don't tell you is that you need to buy an optional sensor for it to work, I found that disgusting considering the price you pay and the fact you can get these energy devices free from some energy suppliers.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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The unit itself works very well and the sensors have a good range but the whole point of this particular model is that it should be able to ues the USB connection to record results on a computer.
I cannot get this to work because they do not appear to have supplied the correct driver to make the link to my computer, which runs Windows XP. I am dissapointed because, for me, this was the main selling point.
I phoned Owl who were aware of the problem but were unsure when it would be resolved.
I cannot get this to work because they do not appear to have supplied the correct driver to make the link to my computer, which runs Windows XP. I am dissapointed because, for me, this was the main selling point.
I phoned Owl who were aware of the problem but were unsure when it would be resolved.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Super product been working perfectly for a month now
Easy to set up despite my have 2 phases into the house ( one for a Granny Flat) so needed an extra sensor. Had the system up and running within 15 mins. Read more
Published 1 month ago by J. S. Stocking
OWL CM160 with USB interface
Works as stated and reasonably happy with it.
Issue with the memory; it loses the majority of the data every month, only keeps general info for 2 years, this was not... Read more
Issue with the memory; it loses the majority of the data every month, only keeps general info for 2 years, this was not... Read more
Published 1 month ago by FrankA
The warnings of the OWL
If this excellent little device doesn't scare you into reducing your energy bill, little else will! It is frightening to see the level of energy consumption of items that we... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Al Bardo
Electricity monitor
Can't get the thing to pick up reading from power source....need to contact supplier.
Tried resetting and changing batteries but still reading says '0'...what am I doing wrong
Tried resetting and changing batteries but still reading says '0'...what am I doing wrong
Published 2 months ago by hadcol
Owl CM160
Great product, this is the second Owl energy monitor I have owned and having the ability to download you information is great. Read more
Published 2 months ago by S-J
Interesting and frightening
Interesting and frightening at the same time. I now sit in candle light, wrapped in a blanket and drinking warm beer ! You certainly see where you are wasting or using electricity. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Troutman
OWL CM160 with USB upload facility
OWL monitor was easy to install (I have a triple phase (European) feed and was able to push the three wires into one standard sensor and seems to work fine. Read more
Published 4 months ago by RoyalT
Unreliable I'm sorry to say...
Unreliable I'm sorry to say...
I bought an Owl C160 in Nov 2011 and found it to be one of the most complicated devices I have ever had to set-up. Read more
I bought an Owl C160 in Nov 2011 and found it to be one of the most complicated devices I have ever had to set-up. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Peter_Pan_UK
excellent gadget
This OWL CM160 wireless monitor is simple, clear and visible for the whole family to see (and so switch off)! Read more
Published 4 months ago by sweeksy
OWL
The hardware appears to be of good quality, software loaded without problem, the sensor is tight on a 10mm dia. cable and needs 15mm clearance around the cable. Read more
Published 4 months ago by DJP
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