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The kil-a-watt that I have says it should only be used for 100-120v. I want to check my total wattage being used on my 240v items, but I can't seem to find a product that can do that.

Plus, it wouldn't even fit, because my 240v does't use standard plugs, obviously. I have a NEMA 240v twist-lock connected to a PDU.

Thanks!

What kind of PDU are you using? Many PDUs have network management features, where you can track current for individual outlets and able to disable them if you exceed max amperage.

Therefore, you don't even need a energy meter like kill-a-watt, as most professional grade PDUs will have inbuilt feature, which are more advanced than consumer grade energy meters.

I have this PDU
Dell-AP6031-PDU-4-Outlet-200-240V-24A-Power-Distribution-Unit-5T439
Using these PDU Extensions:
HP Proliant Modular PDU Extension Bar HSTNR-PS03 411273-002
And then plug in the PCs using:
IEC 320 NEMA C13 C14 10A 18AWG PDU to CPU AC Power Cords

All bought on eBay.

I am not sure about the features of that PDU, but I am planning to use this APC's AP 7841 PDU (http://www.ebay.com/itm/APC-AP7841-Metered-Rack-PDU-24-Outlet-Power-Distribution-Strip-200-208VAC-/302364837712) and it has network management features. So maybe you can consider that for future use with your set-up.

Btw...are you using the 240V Dryer outlet at home to connect this PDU?

What management features does they 7841 have?

I haven't yet installed it at home. Will do that over the weekend and let you know. Per my IT friends, it is a standard PDU used by Corporations and similar PDUs have an ability to monitor current remotely and offer ability to switch on/off any outlets or restart them, kind of like TPLink HS110 Smart Wifi plug.