Electric Bill


How much is your electric bill for this great hobby?
Mine is around 150.00 out of a 250.00 bill a month.
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Ever since I invested in one of those electricity generating treadmills at BestBuy, my electricity bill is now $0.
However, after reading the manual, it became clear that someone had to be continually walking on the treadmill for it to work properly.

So, I did what any of you would probably do under similar circumstances; I bought 2 slave/walkers on EBay to power this thing. I have them both on 12 hour shifts and it's been working out well so far.

I must give a warning, however, to anyone contemplating the implementation of my solution. While your electricity costs will dissappear, your grocery bill will definitely increase if you are cursed with being humane as I am. Walking for 12 hours a day/7 days a week gives you a big appetite.

Sure, both of these guys have lost about 50 pounds each since I bought them, but they are in excellent shape. So, I look at this as a win-win scenario.

But, there is one issue that's been bugging me that could throw a monkey wrench in the economic viability of my solution: Am I obligated to purchase health insurance for these guys?

Also, I can't understand a word of whatever language these guys are speaking. They seem to be getting increasigly aggravated over the past few months. I can't say I blame them. When they are not walking in my basement, they are eating or sleeping. I don't feed them the most delicious food but it's all they can eat for every meal. My foremen may need to apply the occasional taste of the whip to keep up their pace. They also need to make sure the chains and leather hoods are secure.

As you all can clearly see, they should have no complaints. My basement may be dinghy but they're living in climate controlled conditions breathing Hepa-filtered air for heaven;s sake. Yes, they are in chains, whipped once in a while and are paid nothing for their labor. But, on the positive side, they're living rent free in a nice house in the suburbs with a pool they're forbidden to enter.

I know what you readers are thinking: "these slaves should be grateful they're being held against their will by such a benevolent owner." And you're right.

But, even though I don't understand a word they're saying, I swear these ingrates are planning some kind of revolt or escape.

My suggestion, if you're thinking of lowering your electric costs, go with the BestBuy treadmill gizmo but pay the premium and go with the upgraded modded slave/walkers on EBay with the submissive personalities.

Just my experienced 2 cents,
Tim




I can attest to Oldtex's statement about tube life being negatively affected by heating and cooling the tubes' elements every time you turn your unit on or off. I use a tubed preamp with fairly good NOS (new old stock) Mullard tubes. I have left my preamp on 24/7 since I bought them. I just replaced the tubes with a new group of 4 tubes. The orginal tubes lasted 6 years. I think this proves that leaving tubes on 24/7 can extend tube life in atleast 1 selective case. I would say that leaving tubes on will not negatively affect tube life in my setup.

I'm going to continue leaving my preamp, and class d amp, on mainly because it sounds good immediately instead of after a 1-2 hour warmup. The class d amp requires zero warmup but I leave it continually on due to convenience and the fact it uses so little juice.
Of course, YMMV.

Tim
Tonywinsc,

I'm sure, if they used some nice NOS tubes in those 2 long banks of vacuum tubes on that braking system computer, the sound of the railroad cars braking would sound warmer, more organic, more full bodied and with just a touch of bloom.

The current solid state braking systems sound just a little too neutral, accurate and sterile for my tastes. Weird but true.

Tim