Independent energy/ CALCULATOR

Daily electricity budget

Add three appliance groups using power and actual daily running time.

Continuous essentialsWRouter, controls and standby loads.

Essentials operating timeh/dayUse actual average time.

Pump or cycling applianceWRunning power; starting surge is separate.

Pump operating timeh/dayTotal time running, not time connected.

Other appliance groupWFor example lights and a workstation.

Other group operating timeh/dayUse a measured daily equivalent for cycling loads.

Daily energy

4.04 kWh/day

If all groups run together

1.06 kW

Three grouped loads; not a complete appliance audit. Assumes the stated power while operating. Does not calculate motor surge or power factor.

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