Heated Towel Rails
Using energy saving heated towel rail controller can save you money Have you ever considered using a heated towel rail controller to reduce the amount of power you consumer each month? The following three examples show you how much money you could possibly save yourself, by installing a heated towel rail controller.
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Running cost comparison Based on Meridian Energy’s 24hr tariff June 2011 |
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| Watts x cost of 1 unit | = Running Costs |
| Example 1 - 65 Watt Towel Rail | |
| 65 W running 24 hours | = 1.56 kW @ 28.90 cents unit |
| = 45 cents per day | |
| = $13.50 per month | |
| By fitting a controller and heating for 3 hours in the morning (1 hour before using and 2 after) and 3 hours in the afternoon (1 hour before using and 2 after) = 6 hours. | |
| 65 W running 6 hours | = 0.39 kW @ 28.90 cents |
| = 11 cents per day | |
| = $3.30 per month | |
| That is a saving of $10.20 per month or $122.40 per year. | |
| Example 2 - 80 Watt Towel Rail | |
| 80 W running 24 hours | = 1.92 kW @ 28.90 |
| = 55 cents per day | |
| = $16.50 per month | |
| With controller 80 W running 6 hours | = 0.48 kW @ 28.90 cents |
| = 14 cents per day | |
| = $4.20 per month | |
| That is a saving of $12.30 per month or $147.60 per year. | |
| Example 3 - 100 Watt Towel Rail | |
| 100 W running 24 hours | = 2.4 kW @ 28.90 |
| = 69 cents per day | |
| = $20.70 per month | |
| With controller 100 W running 6 hours | = 0.6 kW x 28.90 cents |
| = 17 cents per day | |
| = $5.10 per month | |
| That is a saving of $15.60 per month or $187.20 per year. | |
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