Current measurement and on/off control using Arduino

[rthorntn]

I am interested in measuring the current and being able to switch on/off equipment remotely.

Ideally I would like an enclosure with an IEC male connector and an AU power socket on the panel, so mains to IEC and then the device plugged in, say for example it's a 240v 1hp pool pump.

I would like to have a circuit to monitor the current and a relay to switch it on/off.

Power for the circuit (ACS758?), Arduino and relay should be stolen from the mains.

Has anyone seen anything like this to buy, obviously it's dealing with mains so a DIY job for a beginner may be a bad idea?

Thanks.

Richard

[Rerouter]

use relays for switching, and current transformers for the measurement, being i don't know your background, by keeping everything as isolated as possible it should work well,

[rthorntn]

Thanks Rerouter!