Monthly cost to run a tank

[asylumdown]

I just finished running the power meter on all the various power bars hooked up to my tank. Here's the results:

My 8 radions are collectively drawing 8.9 kWh of power per day

The power bar that runs my return pump, skimmer, and various other powerheads draws 6.14 kWh per day

The power bar that runs my heaters, reactor pump, and a couple more powerheads is drawing 4.77 kWh per day.

In total, my tank is drawing 19.81 kWh per day, or 594.3 kWh in a 30 day month. Our last month's power bill switched rates half way through, so taking the halfway point between the two rates ($0.085/kWh), my tank is costing roughly $50/month in electricity to run.

I have to say I'm surprised by this, I thought it would be lower. I'm going to have to look in to ways to get the total draw down. I might have to consider removing two of the radions.

[fishoholic]

That's nothing my tanks cost me $250 in electricity per month. Hummmmm no wonder I'm in debt! My monthly power bill is $350, my friend who has a house similar size to mine pays $90 a month. Someone tell me why am I in this hobby again? *sigh*

[asylumdown]

Originally Posted by fishoholic

That's nothing my tanks cost me $250 in electricity per month. Hummmmm no wonder I'm in debt! My monthly power bill is $350, my friend who has a house similar size to mine pays $90 a month. Someone tell me why am I in this hobby again? *sigh*

I am going to Print this out and put it on our fridge, so the next time I get yelled at for how much my tank costs I can point out how good of a deal we're getting!

[ckmullin]

Although tight for stock space inside, I'll keep my 6 gal nano.

[fishoholic]

Originally Posted by asylumdown

I am going to Print this out and put it on our fridge, so the next time I get yelled at for how much my tank costs I can point out how good of a deal we're getting!

Not sure if I should laugh or cry

[Oilers]

I just looked at my Epcor bill for this month and it says $140 for electricity even though only $90 is for the electricity, the rest is BS fees. I wonder what the bill was like before the tanks.

[Goatman]

Originally Posted by Oilers

I just looked at my Epcor bill for this month and it says $140 for electricity even though only $90 is for the electricity, the rest is BS fees. I wonder what the bill was like before the tanks.

Ask them to send you copies for your personal records....they have to.

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by Oilers

I just looked at my Epcor bill for this month and it says $140 for electricity even though only $90 is for the electricity, the rest is BS fees. I wonder what the bill was like before the tanks.

I just switched from Epcor to Enmax for that reason, was paying over $100 just in fees. Our saving from just switching providers is quite substantial.

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by fishoholic

That's nothing my tanks cost me $250 in electricity per month. Hummmmm no wonder I'm in debt! My monthly power bill is $350, my friend who has a house similar size to mine pays $90 a month. Someone tell me why am I in this hobby again? *sigh*

I wish my power bill was this small. My tank are the least of my power issues when you consider there is 4 adults & a baby living in one house with 2 full kitchens, a heated indoor pool and my shop which run alot of 220v.

All though I am going all LED & dc pumps on the new build, most power consumption will be the chillers.

[fishoholic]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

I wish my power bill was this small. My tank are the least of my power issues when you consider there is 4 adults & a baby living in one house with 2 full kitchens, a heated indoor pool and my shop which run alot of 220v.

Ya but its pretty sad considering its a regular sized house in the city with just 2 people living in it.