Yeah, mine is definitely higher than I feel it should be too. And not just electricity. You should see my property taxes!
Cost to keep equipment running / on
I know I could probably figure this out with a little math but wondering if anyone has already done the work. I'm wondering how much it's costing me to leave my equipment running. Here is the main equipment that I'm leaving on 24 hours / day.
2 SVS SB subbwoofers (not on standby, always on)
Marantz av7500 processor
Anthem PVA7 7 channel amp
2 PS Audio M700 amps
I figure the subs might be pulling alot of juice even when not in use and probably the Anthem PVA7 amp as it's class A/B I believe.
I'm in the Dallas area and I'm paying about 12.5c per kwh I believe.
Just looking for ballpark numbers as my bill is definitely higher than I feel it should be.
2 SVS SB subbwoofers (not on standby, always on)
Marantz av7500 processor
Anthem PVA7 7 channel amp
2 PS Audio M700 amps
I figure the subs might be pulling alot of juice even when not in use and probably the Anthem PVA7 amp as it's class A/B I believe.
I'm in the Dallas area and I'm paying about 12.5c per kwh I believe.
Just looking for ballpark numbers as my bill is definitely higher than I feel it should be.
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It don’ require any steekin’ math. Upgraded Brighter LCD Display Night Vision Power Meter Plug, Power Consumption Monitor Energy Voltage Amps Electricity Usage Monitor, Overload Protection, 7 Display Modes for Energy Saving, Watt Meter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P8M7N9F/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_G8S89V59FTE4RR3B0P6M How do you expect to be "in the ballpark" without measuring? |
Keep the bigger picture in mind while computing the cost of your gear's energy uses: https://www.srpnet.com/energy/DIY/vampire.aspx |
@hilde45 thanks for the site. Yeah none of those are sucking that much energy. I guess mine is all the AC then. Yes i know it's "easy enough" to get the tool to calculate the energy usage but I have better things to do with my time than figuring it out and assuming I'm calculating it all correctly. I just wanted a ballpark idea.. It seems like it's not a material issue for anyone on here so I won't worry about it. |
@dtximages Our lives are so complicated, that my strategy has been to mainly consider what my energy company charges for "peak" hours and then get the really big draws on energy (car charger, oven, clothes dryer, dishwasher) timed so as to be off the peak. That is a way of reducing energy costs, not usage, but it is easy to implement and also spares the energy grid. |
Fuzztone, thanks. Ordered one. Will be good to know the draw of each component. The total running electrical cost from my gear, plus the a/c costs of cooling down the heat from from c. 25 tubes, costs me c. $100-150/ mo. In Texas. Of course, I don’t leave the tube stuff turned on, but the dac stays on. |
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