Power Usage
#1
Posted 25 March 2016 - 07:22 AM
I've seen the test kit in Bunnings but never been game.
Power bill has dropped since I've stopped using the 3x box LED units. I'm sure it's coincidence but it has got me wondering.
Craig
#2
Posted 25 March 2016 - 08:31 AM
I bought a unit from Jaycar. about $20 at the time.
http://www.jaycar.co...-Meter/p/MS6115
I could see how much wattage whatever I plugged into used. Was useful to see how much the heaters were coming on every 24 hours.
I used it to tabulate all the fish gear so I could work out what size generator I could use in case of power outages.
#3
Posted 25 March 2016 - 09:14 AM
i have done it using the Belkin power meter.
It allows you to adjust how much electricity costs per kwh and can calculate year,month day, hour costs.
My tank costs about $400 a year to run.
#4
Posted 25 March 2016 - 10:21 PM
I never thought of the heaters!
Craig
#5
Posted 25 March 2016 - 10:30 PM
Edited by kassysimon, 25 March 2016 - 10:32 PM.
#6
Posted 26 March 2016 - 10:29 PM
Craig
#7
Posted 27 March 2016 - 04:30 PM
#8
Posted 27 March 2016 - 08:40 PM
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#9
Posted 27 March 2016 - 10:22 PM
Many thanks, I'll check the spreadsheet out as well.
#10
Posted 28 March 2016 - 09:26 AM
Many thanks, I'll check the spreadsheet out as well.
I seem to remember there were a few too many locked cells in that spreadsheet so just did my own.
#11
Posted 28 March 2016 - 10:37 PM
Craig
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