sanj
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I know there a few variables such as ambient temp, aquarium size, temp setting in the aquarium...
But does anyone roughly have an idea how long per day a heaterstat would be on. Im just trying to get a feel for energy costs using the PFK calculator and the potential 40% increase in elec prices this year.
I am estimating a possible increase to £0.17/per kWh.
I took a rough guess and thought maybe 8 hours a day?? Water cools down quite slowly though... maybe im way off, hope so because the total aquarium running bill is looking like £800 odd per year.
I was thinking of reducing light on period from 10 to 8 hours...is that fairly ok for plants? Im thinking it is, but just want to get some views.
But does anyone roughly have an idea how long per day a heaterstat would be on. Im just trying to get a feel for energy costs using the PFK calculator and the potential 40% increase in elec prices this year.
I am estimating a possible increase to £0.17/per kWh.
I took a rough guess and thought maybe 8 hours a day?? Water cools down quite slowly though... maybe im way off, hope so because the total aquarium running bill is looking like £800 odd per year.
I was thinking of reducing light on period from 10 to 8 hours...is that fairly ok for plants? Im thinking it is, but just want to get some views.