Counting Electricity Consumption in the House!
Lighting and Electrical November 17th, 2009
With skyrocketing fuel prices, the prices of basic commodities, and increased global warming, it helps you and all family members have more awareness to live more wisely without losing all pleasures. One of them, with electric frugality.
Did you know, how many dollars that should be set aside each month to pay all the electronic appliances? Please refer to the approximate cost of electrical consumption of these households!
A. FAMILY ROOM
· 21-inch TV. Konsumi power 68 watts. Assumption use 8 hours per day. Estimated cost of electricity = USD $ 8160 per month. Standby power 6 watts. Assumption use 14 hours per day = ± USD 1260 per month.
· Audio / stereo sets. 50 watts power consumption. Assumption 2 hours of usage per day. Estimated cost of electricity = USD $ 1500 per month. 22 watts of standby power. Assumption use 14 hours per day = + USD $ 4620 / month.
Split AC · ½ PK. 430-watt power consumption. Assumption use 8 hours per day. Estimated cost of electricity = USD 51,600 / month.
· Computer. 140-watt power consumption. Assumption use 5 hours per day. Estimated cost of electricity = Rp 13.500 / month. 8 watts of standby power. Assumption use 19 hours per day = + USD $ 2280 / month.
· Game Player. Power consumption 20 watts. Assumption use 5 hours per day. Estimated cost of electricity = USD $ 1500 / month.
· 60 Watt light bulb. 60 watts power consumption. Assumption use 8 hours per day. Estimated cost of electricity = USD $ 7200 / month.
· Lamp Save Power 12 Watt. Power consumption 12 watts. Assumption use 8 hours per day. Estimated cost of electricity = USD $ 1440 / month.
Fan ·. 103-watt power consumption. Assumption use 8 hours per day. Estimated cost of electricity = USD 12,360 / month.
B. KITCHEN ROOM
· Microwave. 1270 watts of power consumption. Assumption use ½ hours per day. Estimated cost of electricity = USD $ 9525 / month.
· Blender. 130-watt power consumption. Assumption use ½ hours per day. Estimated cost of electricity = USD 975 / month.
· Electric Stove. 380-watt power consumption. Assumption 4 hours of usage per day. Estimated cost of electricity = USD 22,800 / month.
· Magic Jar. Power Consumption: 465 watts of cooking the rice; Warms rice 65 watts. Assumption usage 9 hours per day (mananak rice 1 hour, 8 hours menghanagtkan rice). Estimated cost of electricity = USD 14,775 / month.
· 120 Liter Fridge. Power consumption: 12 watts standby Compressor; Compressor 50-watt lights. Assumption use 24 hours per day (12 hours standby compressor, compressor running 12 hours). Estimated cost of electricity = USD 13,860 / month.
· Iron. 300-watt power consumption. Assumption 1 hour usage per day. Estimated cost of electricity = USD $ 4500 / month.
· Dispenser. Power Consumption: Burning 250 watts, Standby 6 watts. Assumption use 24 hours per day (22 hour standby, running 2 hours). Estimated cost of electricity = USD $ 9480 per month.
· Toaster. 380-watt power consumption. Assumption use ½ hours per day. Estimated cost of electricity = USD $ 2850 per month.
C. SHOWER ROOM
· Water Heaters. 400-watt power consumption. Assumption 2 hours of usage per day. Estimated cost of electricity = Rp 12,000 / month.
· Washing Machine. Power Consumption: Wash / rinse 250 watt; 300 watts of drying. Assumption 1.5 hours of usage per day (wash and rinse 2 hours, dried ½ hours). Estimated cost of electricity = USD $ 6000 / month.
Pump ·. 650-watt power consumption. Assumption use 3 hours per day. Estimated cost of electricity = Rp 29,250 per month.
Note:
1. Price of electricity on average per kWh = USD $ 500 (not including subscription PLN and taxes).
2. Power consumption of household electronic equipment depends on the brand, type, and size.






