How Much Power am I Using?
How Much Power am I Using?
Calculate your monthly power usage by using this table below
|
Appliance |
Power Usage in Watts |
Time on in Hours (Example) |
KW/Hours |
Cost per KWH |
Cost per Appliance |
|
Geyser 1 |
3 000 |
90 |
270 |
35 cents |
R94.50 |
|
Geyser 2 |
3 000 |
90 |
270 |
35 cents |
R94.50 |
|
Under Floor heating |
4 800 for 40 square meters |
34 |
163 |
35 cents |
R57.00 |
|
Air Conditioner |
700 |
60 |
42 |
35 cents |
R14.70 |
|
Swimming Pool motor |
750 |
360 |
270 |
35 cents |
R94.50 |
|
Heater |
1 500 |
60 |
90 |
35 cents |
R31.50 |
|
Refrigerator |
580 |
160 |
93 |
35 cents |
R32.55 |
|
Coffee maker |
1 200 |
5 |
6 |
35 cents |
R 2.10 |
|
TV 1 |
150 |
360 |
54 |
35 cents |
R18.90 |
|
TV 2 |
150 |
360 |
54 |
35 cents |
R18.90 |
|
Hair Dryer |
1 200 |
50 |
60 |
35 cents |
R21.00 |
|
Computer Desk Top |
200 |
240 |
48 |
35 cents |
R16.80 |
|
Computer Laptop |
45 |
150 |
6.75 |
35 cents |
R2.36 |
|
Lighting Inside home |
960 |
150 |
144 |
35 cents |
R50.40 |
|
Lighting Outside |
500 |
360 |
180 |
35 cents |
R63.00 |
|
TOTALS |
18 735 |
2 595 |
2 067.75 |
|
R696.71 |
If this was your home and your power usage and Eskom increases tariffs by 10.5 cents as proposed your new electricity bill will be R940.83. For energy saving tips click on energycrisis.co.za
Notes:
- These are average power usage figures
- Depending on the power ratings of appliances power usage can vary. Check you r own unit for accurate power usage figures
- Old technology appliances or poorly functioning appliances may use up to 3 times as much power as rated.
- Geyser power usage depends on insulation of the geyser and the amount of hot water used. Excessive use of hot water causes the geyser to reheat often
