Adding backup battery to Emporia Vue energy monitor

The Emporia Vue energy monitor is a great tool for tracking your home’s energy usage and helping you make more informed decisions about your energy consumption. However, one downside of the Vue is that it does not come with a built-in backup battery, meaning that if there is a power outage, you may lose some of your energy data.

Fortunately, adding a backup battery to your Emporia Vue is a relatively simple process that can help ensure that your data is not lost in the event of a power outage. Here’s how to do it:

Materials needed:

• Emporia Vue energy monitor
• Backup battery pack
• Wire cutters/strippers
• Screwdriver

Steps:

1. Turn off the power to your Emporia Vue energy monitor and unplug it from the wall.
2. Locate the power input on the Vue and use the screwdriver to open up the casing.
3. Find the power wires inside the casing and use the wire cutters to cut the wires, leaving enough length on both ends to connect the backup battery.
4. Connect the positive and negative wires from the backup battery to the corresponding wires from the Emporia Vue, ensuring a secure connection using wire nuts or electrical tape.
5. Close up the casing and secure everything in place with the screwdriver.
6. Plug the Emporia Vue back into the wall and turn it on to test that the backup battery is functioning properly.

By following these steps, you can add a backup battery to your Emporia Vue energy monitor and ensure that your energy data is protected in the event of a power outage. This simple modification can provide you with added peace of mind and help you continue to track your energy usage even when the power goes out.