Independent energy/ CALCULATOR
Daily electricity budget
Add three appliance groups using power and actual daily running time.
Router, controls and standby loads.
Use actual average time.
Running power; starting surge is separate.
Total time running, not time connected.
For example lights and a workstation.
Use 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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