diff --git a/python/telem.py b/python/telem.py
index 1e629d96..56576ef3 100644
--- a/python/telem.py
+++ b/python/telem.py
@@ -24,6 +24,8 @@ try:
     from ina219 import INA219
     from ina219 import DeviceRangeError
     INA219DISABLE=-1
+    print"python package ina219 import failed! Install by typing: sudo pip install pi-ina219==1.1.0"
+    
 except:
     INA219DISABLE=1