Hi everyone,
I’m looking for a solution to monitor each individual circuit in the consumer unit in our house. I’ve been looking at the Vue 3 Energy Monitor which can monitor up to 16 circuits, but I was wondering if anyone has used anything else that they would recommend?
@matt9, Several things to consider… One is Gen 3 has ability to monitor 16 circuits not counting the 100A mains. and then the price $200. Sense Monitors the the mains and uses AI to attempt figuring the remainder. Another current monitor is Shelly, and it cost about $60 for one device capable of 2 circuits each. And of course you could save a few bucks with Gen 2. Here are a few links that may help you decide:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C79PNK84/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A2MZON57HPVTEJ&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075K6PHJ9/ref=syn_sd_onsite_desktop_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&pf_rd_p=eece463e-9765-4c82-95e6-6bb6969aa564&pf_rd_r=3JN06WEHRQPXXRAZG6EV&pd_rd_wg=kFXVR&pd_rd_w=itaEs&pd_rd_r=81c51440-5041-42a9-8aa7-59327d6110da&aref=o1F2FJQdGU
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CJGPHL9/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2MZON57HPVTEJ&psc=1
I would be happy to answer questions of each (above) as I have experience with each and I am a bit biased toward the Gen3 because of value and capability to connect either by WiFi or EtherNet. (I also have specs and documentation available if it would help.
Thanks @007DJ, I think I’m going to wait for the DIN rail mount to come out for the Gen 3 and buy one of those. I’ve currently got the Shelly with the two sensors monitoring my solar production and my total consumption from the grid, which combined with a few smart plugs gives me a reasonable view of my energy usage breakdown, but as the consumer unit / fuse board in our house needs replacing, I thought I’d treat myself to an energy monitor upgrade at the same time 
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