10-25-2008, 03:48 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Sherwood Park, AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by skabooya
So in total i am paying 18cents per kWh.
This means the tank I want to set up will now cost PER MONTH:
Heater = 100watts 24/7
Hydor K1 = 3.5watts 24/7
Hydor k2= 4.5watts 24/7
Skimmer = 10watts 24/7
Lights = ~160watts 8hrs
watts/1000 (conversion to kW) then
kW x hours x kWh cost (18 cents in my case) x 31 (days of the month)
Then you get your answer
For me its $127.38/month AND this does not include normal upkeep costs, salt, water, food, etc. This is just for electric.
Before this my 28gal would have cost me about $50/month. I feel sorry for those that have 100+ gal systems WOW!
So now what do i do. Do i still do salt water or do i switch to something else that is cheaper. *sigh* our economy sucks.
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Why on EARTH would your heater be running 24/7????
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38 Gallon Custom Starphire, Remora Pro, 2 Seio 820's, 24" Giesemann Infiniti 1x250W MH + 4x24W T5, 60lbs Live Rock.
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