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Old 04-27-2008, 04:20 AM
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I am actually trying to figure out the power consumption of my system. I think the formula is right but I'm not sure if I'm forgetting to factor in volts or amps. I really am electrically challenged.
Another example is my lighting. If I have a 20 watt actinic on for 12Hr's/day is the calculation: 20w x 12Hr's x 31 days = 7440w / 1000 = 7.44 KwH or... am I suppose to factor in 120 volts some where?
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Old 04-27-2008, 04:53 AM
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They have this calculator over at the evil empire.

http://reefcentral.com/calc/tank_elec_calc.php
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Old 04-27-2008, 04:57 AM
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Thanks Bill
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