ELECTRICITY!!!

SupraSPL

SupraSPL

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Dang thats rough. Maybe you could reduce your airflow and insulate more to reduce heater usage. If you are electrically inclined you could replace the a 600HPS with 200W of LED if you run 10 big COBs at 650mA ($600 in parts though)
 
HydroGp

HydroGp

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Its my garage ive already insulated but just not the floor. Need to do that after summer as in high summer its too hot. Also i will run 2x600 on opposite day night so using power on buds instead of heat :)
Fårk im tired ill go back to sleep now..
 
TheSnake

TheSnake

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AlecTheGardener said:
I live I California, I suspect we are among the most expensive states for electricity.

To run one 1,000w lamp for one hour it would cost 0.35¢ for myself.

Others are in areas where the electricity is quite low, 0.08¢ per KWH.

To figure your costs take the cost of one KWH from your utility company and then multiply it by the amount of hours and wattage you will use.
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For instance in a 30 day period, only using his light on 12/12 hes paying $126.00 for 30 days, or if running indicas... for 60 days thats $252.00 with a general outcome from 5-16 ounces from that 60 day period using only his light, no fans, nada... He would need to charge per 5 (oz) thats about 140 grams, $1.80 per gram to cover costs from just this bullshit. Anything over that is profit. minus whatever time...
 
TheSnake

TheSnake

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If you only need to run fan's your profit margin is great, compared to those of us who have to propagate in hot ass places that NEED COOLED. unless outside, which your profit margin is just retarded... period.
 
TheSnake

TheSnake

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we got 12.225 cent per kwh ish around here (west coast florida) nov last year... means if you run a 1kw light (rounded for ease to 1kw) for a light. $44.01 for 30 days (nov 2013) so $88.02 for 60 days, running nothing else at that time means you need to charge at least $0.62871 per gram if you only produce 5 ounces from 60 days of using the light.
 
rory420420

rory420420

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g.s.d,get it in,have a grow where no one lives in the building..simple...i did the extra of rewiring and and devoting my grow to efficient appliances...be safe!
 
SFguy

SFguy

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TheSnake said:
we got 12.225 cent per kwh ish around here (west coast florida) nov last year... means if you run a 1kw light (rounded for ease to 1kw) for a light. $44.01 for 30 days (nov 2013) so $88.02 for 60 days, running nothing else at that time means you need to charge at least $0.62871 per gram if you only produce 5 ounces from 60 days of using the light.
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Wow my dad lives in Florida. Iv been thinking of visiting. Now I may not cause I wouldn't leave.

I talk to him often and know the cost of living is much cheaper than here in Cali.... Shit I'm in one of the most expensive parts besides... We'll hell it's all expensive...
 
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Growan

Growan

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Been running a 600 plus another hundred or so in fans etc. since january without giving a meter reading. Estimated bills coming in at €68. Had 2 of those and yesterday the meter man came and took a proper reading. No idea what the bill will be this time.
 
Mr.RollOne

Mr.RollOne

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SnapsProvolone said:
Anything under 3 or 4 kW of light shouldnt arouse any attention provided no other clues give you away. Running on a flip makes it diifficult for smartmeters to detect a 12/12 usage pattern.
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SnapsProvolone said:
Anything under 3 or 4 kW of light shouldnt arouse any attention provided no other clues give you away. Running on a flip makes it diifficult for smartmeters to detect a 12/12 usage pattern.
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What do you mean running on a flip?
 
Grandpapy

Grandpapy

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I run a 1000w & a 600w and according to a flyer I received in the mail from a solar power company,
I pay $250- $300 more then my neighbors for power. So much for privacy.
 
bird mcbride

bird mcbride

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A flip is like a back to back grow where one budding room is off while the other is on and vice versa. There are many advantages to running on a flip, especally in cold weather.
I converted a house into a large grow-op and the bill was lower than the family that lived there prior.
 
jondamon

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SupraSPL said:
This winter electricity in parts of New England rose to $0.17/kWh (.12 supply + .05 delivery). One of my friends power bill was $650. In NYC it is closer to $0.25/kWh. High electric bills are no problem, very circumstantial evidence and yes the power companies just want to get paid.

Some people use electric heaters, tons of AC, tons of dehumidification, saltwater aquariums with HID lighting, swimming pool accessories, electric smokers, do tons of laundry, leave their TVs and computers running and have teenagers that take long hot showers. Their bills can easily be higher than growers bills.
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Grandpapy said:
I run a 1000w & a 600w and according to a flyer I received in the mail from a solar power company,
I pay $250- $300 more then my neighbors for power. So much for privacy.
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I had an email from my power company telling me that I'm using 96% more power than similar homes my size.

I run a 400w lol.


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Mr.RollOne

Mr.RollOne

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bird mcbride said:
A flip is like a back to back grow where one budding room is off while the other is on and vice versa. There are many advantages to running on a flip, especally in cold weather.
I converted a house into a large grow-op and the bill was lower than the family that lived there prior.
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How many lights and what was the bill what Part of the state's was it, I'm just super curious cuz I haven't got my first bill yet and since I started should be coming in soon. $250 or lower im adding another light $400 or more I'm screwed Cuz I don't want a high bill evening every month that's crazy
 
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