Pink7 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 I have looked over my electric bill to calculate kvh and daily watt usage ( considering solar setup) I use 1000 kvh/month as i see on billing from our meter. I have a 18ooo btu aircon, pc, 55" screen, 2 large refrigerators running 24/7, then 900 btu aircon, 55" screen and lights ++ 25-50% time on. 1000 kvh/month should give a average usage of 1388 watt/hour. Much lower than i expected. Did i got a kind meter? Pink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimewoodworker Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 15 minutes ago, Pink7 said: I have looked over my electric bill to calculate kvh and daily watt usage ( considering solar setup) I use 1000 kvh/month as i see on billing from our meter. I have a 18ooo btu aircon, pc, 55" screen, 2 large refrigerators running 24/7, then 900 btu aircon, 55" screen and lights ++ 25-50% time on. 1000 kvh/month should give a average usage of 1388 watt/hour. Much lower than i expected. Did i got a kind meter? Well it looks as if you are confused as the billing is kWh and there is no kvh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink7 Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 Correction, it should be 1000 kwh/month Pink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bankruatsteve Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 1000 kWh/month is not necessarily high for your usage but it's certainly not low. Assuming that is from a recent billing? If your aircons and refrigerators are old style you could probably reduce the energy by 30% or more going with "inverter". But, in this heat not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink7 Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 Hi bankruatsteve, all is Inverter, i was surprised my usage was not higher.. But i guess inverter units doing the magic, Pink 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bankruatsteve Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 1 minute ago, Pink7 said: Hi bankruatsteve, all is Inverter, i was surprised my usage was not higher.. But i guess inverter units doing the magic, Pink My AC and fridge (inverter) are pulling twice as much these days. The AC doesn't stop going full bore until night time temperatures. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink7 Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 Yes its really hot days now. I try to calculate actual power usage, so i guess this usage is in the higher end of the scale. Pink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Pink7 said: Much lower than i expected. Did i got a kind meter? Check for a discount for May and June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Our "real" usage corrected for the solar was:- Jan 1239 Feb 1167 Mar 1207 Apr 1495 May 1870 Same equipment for the same hours every day, the only thing that changes is the weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink7 Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 (edited) 13 hours ago, Crossy said: Our "real" usage corrected for the solar was:- Jan 1239 Feb 1167 Mar 1207 Apr 1495 May 1870 Same equipment for the same hours every day, the only thing that changes is the weather. Thanks for the info.. Pink Edited June 3, 2021 by Crossy Fixed the quote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickudon Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 Usage seems pretty normal. Our bill usually under 1000 KWH a month. Currently we run one air-conditioner 12,000 BTU for 18 hours a day, occasionally 2. Two fridge freezers, 2 shop display fridges, average of one washing machine for 12 hours a day (small laundrette), 3-4 16-18 inch fans, 2 TVs used about 12 hours a day, 2 computers, lots of lights (evening about 12 on average) 2 water pumps and various kitchen appliances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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