SRC Member Vlamingi_cont Posted January 8, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted January 8, 2009 Cos now a days bills are high wanna do survey... Personally mine is $200+ Pls share... Thanks Quote 1ft cube with IOS [the low tech tank] 1. JBJ C-breeze to keep temp hovering around 27-28'C 2. LED clip on - 120 bulbs -skimmer-less- My 3 humble equipments that keeps my tank running... [DRIED OUT] 1. The RSM itself of course 2.My NEW Deltec MCE-300 Skimmer 3. My trusty Arctica Chiller Tank parameters: Temperature maintained at 25.3'C to 24.7'C No3: 10ppm(b4 the use of the deltec skimmer) No3: 5ppm (after use of the skimmer) Others? too lazy to measure...LOL Camera- EOS 50D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member andyboss Posted January 8, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted January 8, 2009 367 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member dachkie Posted January 8, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted January 8, 2009 mine close to yours, 390 to 420, if i do the readings submission it be lower Quote Mix Reef Tank: 5ft x 2.5ft x 2ft mixed reef Chiller: daikin 1hp compressor Return: Red Dragon 6.5m3 Lighting: Aqua Lumen Ocean 4ft Skimmer: Reef Octopus RO-RPS-5000-EXT w/ Bubble Blaster CR: RM 824 /milwakee PH controller Tunze TS24 with 7096 Tunze Osmolator American Pinpoint PH monitor American Pinpoint ORP Monitor with Resun Ozone RM sulphur denitrator RM FR 424 RM FR 624 TLF Phosban Reactor My old tank thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphinx Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Try to make it a habit to switch off the main switch of electric appliance. Meaning try not to leave TV, radio, microwave etc. on standby mode. Understand from discovery channel that they really suck up lots of power too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Vlamingi_cont Posted January 9, 2009 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 9, 2009 367 So this thread is alive... Quote 1ft cube with IOS [the low tech tank] 1. JBJ C-breeze to keep temp hovering around 27-28'C 2. LED clip on - 120 bulbs -skimmer-less- My 3 humble equipments that keeps my tank running... [DRIED OUT] 1. The RSM itself of course 2.My NEW Deltec MCE-300 Skimmer 3. My trusty Arctica Chiller Tank parameters: Temperature maintained at 25.3'C to 24.7'C No3: 10ppm(b4 the use of the deltec skimmer) No3: 5ppm (after use of the skimmer) Others? too lazy to measure...LOL Camera- EOS 50D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Vlamingi_cont Posted January 9, 2009 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 9, 2009 Try to make it a habit to switch off the main switch of electric appliance. Meaning try not to leave TV, radio, microwave etc. on standby mode. Understand from discovery channel that they really suck up lots of power too. I tried to minimize usage of like fridge i set it at the lowest possible... I'll not touch the chiller so i adjusted the fridge... Quote 1ft cube with IOS [the low tech tank] 1. JBJ C-breeze to keep temp hovering around 27-28'C 2. LED clip on - 120 bulbs -skimmer-less- My 3 humble equipments that keeps my tank running... [DRIED OUT] 1. The RSM itself of course 2.My NEW Deltec MCE-300 Skimmer 3. My trusty Arctica Chiller Tank parameters: Temperature maintained at 25.3'C to 24.7'C No3: 10ppm(b4 the use of the deltec skimmer) No3: 5ppm (after use of the skimmer) Others? too lazy to measure...LOL Camera- EOS 50D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Vlamingi_cont Posted January 9, 2009 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 9, 2009 mine close to yours, 390 to 420, if i do the readings submission it be lower Haha so high... Do they est the bills or wad?? Quote 1ft cube with IOS [the low tech tank] 1. JBJ C-breeze to keep temp hovering around 27-28'C 2. LED clip on - 120 bulbs -skimmer-less- My 3 humble equipments that keeps my tank running... [DRIED OUT] 1. The RSM itself of course 2.My NEW Deltec MCE-300 Skimmer 3. My trusty Arctica Chiller Tank parameters: Temperature maintained at 25.3'C to 24.7'C No3: 10ppm(b4 the use of the deltec skimmer) No3: 5ppm (after use of the skimmer) Others? too lazy to measure...LOL Camera- EOS 50D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member andyboss Posted January 9, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted January 9, 2009 wad do u mean by adjust the fridge to the lowest? i tot u minimize the no. of times of opening the fridge can actually saves lots of electricity.... =) I tried to minimize usage of like fridge i set it at the lowest possible... I'll not touch the chiller so i adjusted the fridge... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaohui75 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I think the bulk of the bill is due to the running cost of our hobby. Running a chiller and MH can cost you a lot due to their high power rating. Use the attached excel sheet to calculate how much your hobby is costing you. I believe the rate went up for the field I3 in the excel sheet, you can change it to obtain a more accurate result. electricity_bill.zip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Vlamingi_cont Posted January 9, 2009 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 9, 2009 wad do u mean by adjust the fridge to the lowest? i tot u minimize the no. of times of opening the fridge can actually saves lots of electricity.... =) Hehe i do ne thing to keep it at lowest possible... But fish things CANNOT TOUCH!!! lol Quote 1ft cube with IOS [the low tech tank] 1. JBJ C-breeze to keep temp hovering around 27-28'C 2. LED clip on - 120 bulbs -skimmer-less- My 3 humble equipments that keeps my tank running... [DRIED OUT] 1. The RSM itself of course 2.My NEW Deltec MCE-300 Skimmer 3. My trusty Arctica Chiller Tank parameters: Temperature maintained at 25.3'C to 24.7'C No3: 10ppm(b4 the use of the deltec skimmer) No3: 5ppm (after use of the skimmer) Others? too lazy to measure...LOL Camera- EOS 50D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Vlamingi_cont Posted January 9, 2009 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 9, 2009 I think the bulk of the bill is due to the running cost of our hobby. Running a chiller and MH can cost you a lot due to their high power rating. Use the attached excel sheet to calculate how much your hobby is costing you. I believe the rate went up for the field I3 in the excel sheet, you can change it to obtain a more accurate result. Tks bro... The bills are really high... Quote 1ft cube with IOS [the low tech tank] 1. JBJ C-breeze to keep temp hovering around 27-28'C 2. LED clip on - 120 bulbs -skimmer-less- My 3 humble equipments that keeps my tank running... [DRIED OUT] 1. The RSM itself of course 2.My NEW Deltec MCE-300 Skimmer 3. My trusty Arctica Chiller Tank parameters: Temperature maintained at 25.3'C to 24.7'C No3: 10ppm(b4 the use of the deltec skimmer) No3: 5ppm (after use of the skimmer) Others? too lazy to measure...LOL Camera- EOS 50D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tiffanydunk Posted January 9, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted January 9, 2009 $80-90.. Quote pico pico pico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member dachkie Posted January 9, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted January 9, 2009 Haha so high... Do they est the bills or wad?? when they estimate the bill is always on the high side, when i actually managed to find time and remember to take the reading and submit online the next mth bill is lower hmm i wonder y :pirate: Quote Mix Reef Tank: 5ft x 2.5ft x 2ft mixed reef Chiller: daikin 1hp compressor Return: Red Dragon 6.5m3 Lighting: Aqua Lumen Ocean 4ft Skimmer: Reef Octopus RO-RPS-5000-EXT w/ Bubble Blaster CR: RM 824 /milwakee PH controller Tunze TS24 with 7096 Tunze Osmolator American Pinpoint PH monitor American Pinpoint ORP Monitor with Resun Ozone RM sulphur denitrator RM FR 424 RM FR 624 TLF Phosban Reactor My old tank thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter ReDDeviLs Posted January 9, 2009 SRC Supporter Share Posted January 9, 2009 i agree, they estimated and my own summission aws almost $200 difference. Quote [ ] [ ] Reef Reefing Reefed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter ReDDeviLs Posted January 9, 2009 SRC Supporter Share Posted January 9, 2009 why my option not inside? 700+ Quote [ ] [ ] Reef Reefing Reefed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammy Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 why my option not inside? 700+ faint 700 plus bro... used to be my one month pay in nsf haha. anyway mine is about 200 for 5 people Quote 2x1.5x1.5 tank Lighting: AI hydra 52HD Skimmer: Deltec SC 1455 Reactor: Minimax; rowaphos Skimz ; NP biopellets Wave Maker: MP 40 WQD Return pump: Eheim 1262 Chiller: Arctica 1/10 hp A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel -- Proverbs 12:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member dachkie Posted January 10, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted January 10, 2009 why my option not inside? 700+ wah 700 is crazy, bro i think u better look into your home aircon and fridge, think they might be sucking alot of innocent money as well Quote Mix Reef Tank: 5ft x 2.5ft x 2ft mixed reef Chiller: daikin 1hp compressor Return: Red Dragon 6.5m3 Lighting: Aqua Lumen Ocean 4ft Skimmer: Reef Octopus RO-RPS-5000-EXT w/ Bubble Blaster CR: RM 824 /milwakee PH controller Tunze TS24 with 7096 Tunze Osmolator American Pinpoint PH monitor American Pinpoint ORP Monitor with Resun Ozone RM sulphur denitrator RM FR 424 RM FR 624 TLF Phosban Reactor My old tank thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Reefer yikai Posted January 10, 2009 Senior Reefer Share Posted January 10, 2009 mine about 100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter ReDDeviLs Posted January 10, 2009 SRC Supporter Share Posted January 10, 2009 wah 700 is crazy, bro i think u better look into your home aircon and fridge, think they might be sucking alot of innocent money as well haha,yea bro.. last mth drop to 500+ liao.. just after i changed my home aircon system.. lets see this month's bill Quote [ ] [ ] Reef Reefing Reefed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Vlamingi_cont Posted January 10, 2009 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 10, 2009 $80-90.. Just for the tank or whole house?? Quote 1ft cube with IOS [the low tech tank] 1. JBJ C-breeze to keep temp hovering around 27-28'C 2. LED clip on - 120 bulbs -skimmer-less- My 3 humble equipments that keeps my tank running... [DRIED OUT] 1. The RSM itself of course 2.My NEW Deltec MCE-300 Skimmer 3. My trusty Arctica Chiller Tank parameters: Temperature maintained at 25.3'C to 24.7'C No3: 10ppm(b4 the use of the deltec skimmer) No3: 5ppm (after use of the skimmer) Others? too lazy to measure...LOL Camera- EOS 50D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Vlamingi_cont Posted January 10, 2009 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 10, 2009 haha,yea bro.. last mth drop to 500+ liao.. just after i changed my home aircon system..lets see this month's bill Err... If mine is tat much... My mom will KILL me... Quote 1ft cube with IOS [the low tech tank] 1. JBJ C-breeze to keep temp hovering around 27-28'C 2. LED clip on - 120 bulbs -skimmer-less- My 3 humble equipments that keeps my tank running... [DRIED OUT] 1. The RSM itself of course 2.My NEW Deltec MCE-300 Skimmer 3. My trusty Arctica Chiller Tank parameters: Temperature maintained at 25.3'C to 24.7'C No3: 10ppm(b4 the use of the deltec skimmer) No3: 5ppm (after use of the skimmer) Others? too lazy to measure...LOL Camera- EOS 50D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Vlamingi_cont Posted January 10, 2009 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 10, 2009 mine about 100 wah... Good leh... Quote 1ft cube with IOS [the low tech tank] 1. JBJ C-breeze to keep temp hovering around 27-28'C 2. LED clip on - 120 bulbs -skimmer-less- My 3 humble equipments that keeps my tank running... [DRIED OUT] 1. The RSM itself of course 2.My NEW Deltec MCE-300 Skimmer 3. My trusty Arctica Chiller Tank parameters: Temperature maintained at 25.3'C to 24.7'C No3: 10ppm(b4 the use of the deltec skimmer) No3: 5ppm (after use of the skimmer) Others? too lazy to measure...LOL Camera- EOS 50D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MAG Posted January 10, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted January 10, 2009 mine about 100 B4 i install artica chiller-$200++. After artica chiller-$400+++. 6fts tank with only 4 ati lights. Suspect the bulk of bills are from the chiller. Kick in often. Could be bcos of full height cabinet ###### partition tank-heat trap inside cabinet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tiffanydunk Posted January 10, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted January 10, 2009 Just for the tank or whole house?? whole.. 3 person. I off chiller at night though. Quote pico pico pico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member dachkie Posted January 10, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted January 10, 2009 B4 i install artica chiller-$200++. After artica chiller-$400+++. 6fts tank with only 4 ati lights.Suspect the bulk of bills are from the chiller. Kick in often. Could be bcos of full height cabinet ###### partition tank-heat trap inside cabinet. install air con compressor for ur tank and see ur bills drop Quote Mix Reef Tank: 5ft x 2.5ft x 2ft mixed reef Chiller: daikin 1hp compressor Return: Red Dragon 6.5m3 Lighting: Aqua Lumen Ocean 4ft Skimmer: Reef Octopus RO-RPS-5000-EXT w/ Bubble Blaster CR: RM 824 /milwakee PH controller Tunze TS24 with 7096 Tunze Osmolator American Pinpoint PH monitor American Pinpoint ORP Monitor with Resun Ozone RM sulphur denitrator RM FR 424 RM FR 624 TLF Phosban Reactor My old tank thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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