Re: Watt meter

On Thu, 12 Jan 2006 13:40:33 -0500, A Man <uce@xxxxxxx> wrote:

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>I read an article that if you sum all the power used by built-in clocks in
>your house, like on the stove, microwave, TV, VCR, etc that you have
>significant power uses. But what does "significant" mean? Does that mean if I
>turned them all off I'd save $1 per month? Or save $2? In Feb 2005 my
>electricity alone cost me $250, so $2 is not going to break me. And I have a
>tiny house (850 sq ft).
>

Steve Ciarcia, the publisher of Circuit Cellar magazine, related
his experience with this last year. He figured we was burning up
around $100 per month this way. However, after reading his
description of all the "gotta have it" gadgets he had running,
I'd say he has a serious reality disconnect! ;-)

Best regards,


Bob Masta
dqatechATdaqartaDOTcom

D A Q A R T A
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