| asianthree |
10-07-2024 12:35 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill14564
(Post 2376820)
A bit more than a gimmick.
- A regularly occurring high load that tracks temperature is likely a heat pump
- A regularly occurring smaller load that doesn't track temperature is likely a refrigerator
- A small load that aligns with sunset could be lighting
- A small load that occurs in the morning could be a water heater
- A continuous load is the "always on"
At the very least the "always on" is useful. There are a number of chargers and things that I leave plugged in because they can't use that much electricity. Seeing the "always on" number has made me reconsider some of that.
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Thought the same, so as an experiment, I unplugged everything in the front 3 bedrooms. Chargers, Alexa’s, lamps, nightlights. Then in office all chargers, printer, computer, Alexa, electronic craft items. Kitchen, both coffee machines, blender, air fryer.
Experiment for 2 month billing cycle. End results. Always on dropped $3 first month, $4 second month.
So always on $19 (or always plugged in) garage opener, washer, wifi, robot, cat litter, cooled cat feeder, cpap, TVs must draw way more than all the stuff I unplugged. Just plugged in everything, will see what numbers are next month. Sometimes not good to have too much time on your hands |
