Figuring out KWH

[coralcrazy]

Hi Guys,
I just moved into a new place, my roomates and i are currently splitting the bill. How the heck do i figure out the KWH, i am looking at the bill and there is a basic generation rate and delivery rate....there are several #, do i just add the highest together to avoid fighting? Look at my forumla:


If the highest electricity rate is $0.116/kwh
and the highest delivery charge is $0.057



= (kw used)*(hours on)*(rate)
=(0.8)*(8)*0.116*31 (note: *31 because 8 hours per day for a whole month, or 31 days)
23.0144 electric costs per month
11.3088 delivery costs per month
34.3232 total cost per month


Is this correct?

Please help? :type:

 

[pauliwalnuts]

Why don't you guys just split the bill in equal amounts ?

 

[dherrera83]

pauliwalnuts has a better more simpler formula... lol

 

[jbjints]

Just out of curiosity, how much does a reef tank on average cost per month? I know it depends on lighting, etc. but is there an average cost?

I should probably find this out anyway so I can explain the elevated bill to my wife now so she doesn't back hand me when the first bill comes.

 

[rambler67]

here is a nice article on how to figure it out you just need to know how many watts your equipment uses. http://www.ehow.com/how_2172446_calculate-electric-costs-energy.html

 

[ecvernon]

i was curiuos about my usage also i was going to buy this

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00009MDBU/?tag=reefs04-20