This is kind of handy too:

Household Appliances:

Aquarium = 50-1210 Watts
Clock radio = 10
Coffee maker = 900-1200
Clothes washer = 350-500
Clothes dryer = 1800-5000
Dishwasher = 1200-2400 (using the drying feature greatly increases energy consumption)
Dehumidifier = 785
Electric blanket - Single/Double = 60 / 100
Ceiling fan = 65-175
Window fan = 55-250
Furnace = 750
Whole house = 240-750
Hair dryer = 1200-1875
Heater (portable) = 750-1500
Clothes Iron = 1000-1800
Microwave oven = 750-1100
Personal Computer:
CPU - awake / asleep = 120 / 30 or less
Monitor - awake / asleep = 150 / 30 or less
Laptop = 50
Radio (stereo) = 400
Refrigerator (frost-free, 16 cubic feet) = 725
Television (color):
19" = 110
27" = 113
36" = 133
53"-61" Projection = 170
Flat Screen = 120
Toaster = 800-1400
Toaster Oven = 1225
VCR/DVD = 17-21 /20-25
Vacuum cleaner = 1000-1440
Water heater (40 gallon) = 4500-5500
Water pump (deep well) = 250-1100
Water bed (w/ heater, no cover) = 120-380

Refrigerators, although turned "on" all the time, actually cycle on and off at a rate that depends on a number of factors. These factors include how well it is insulated, room temperature, freezer temperature, how often the door is opened, if the coils are clean, if it is defrosted regularly, and the condition of the door seals. To get an approximate figure for the number of hours that a refrigerator actually operates at its maximum wattage, divide the total time the refrigerator is plugged in by three.
If the wattage is not listed on the appliance, you can still estimate it by finding the current draw (in amperes) and multiplying that by the voltage used by the appliance. Most appliances in the United States use 120 volts. Larger appliances, such as clothes dryers and electric cooktops, use 240 volts. The amperes might be stamped on the unit in place of the wattage. If not, find a clamp-on ammeter—an electrician's tool that clamps around one of the two wires on the appliance — to measure the current flowing through it. You can obtain this type of ammeter in stores that sell electrical and electronic equipment. Take a reading while the device is running; this is the actual amount of current being used at that instant.
Note: When measuring the current drawn by a motor, in the first second that the motor starts, the meter will show about three times the current than when it is running smoothly.
Also note that many appliances continue to draw a small amount of power when they are switched "off." These "phantom loads" occur in most appliances that use electricity, such as VCRs, televisions, stereos, computers, and kitchen appliances. Most phantom loads will increase the appliance's energy consumption a few watts per hour. These loads can be avoided by unplugging the appliance or using a power strip and using the switch on the power strip to cut all power to the appliance.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy

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Very ensightful, Thanks a bunch

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for those of you in the UK

Electricity Running Cost Calculator from UK Power



envirolite blue 125w 24/7 @15p/kW = 13.50 per month

It's a useful site - thanks.

Although a 125w Enviro doesn't pull 125w of electicity, it pulls about 90w of electricity so, a 125w Enviro used 24/7 @ 15p/Kw for a month would be £9.72

even less likely anyone will notice that on the bill.... nice one Babygro

Just thought I would input into this thread for any UK growers as a 'guide' to what sort of bills to expect - Hope it helps... obvioulsy bills will differ with equipment used & the leccy company you are with.. yadda yadda yadda....

I have the following set up:

1 x 400 HPS Lamp & Ballast (on 12 hours a day)
3 x Fans (9inch desk fans) (on 24/7)
1 x 110w FLuro (on 16 hours a day)
3 x Air Pumps (5w each) 1 is on 24/7, 1 feeds 15mins a day 6 times day & another on 24/7)
1 x Ionizer (domestic) on 12 hours a day (approx)

+ all my other domestic appliances such as washing machine, TV, Satt receiver, computer, fridge etc

I make sure I unplug any unused appliances completely from the mains until necessary to use to save a little extra juice

My daily bill is appprox £1.80/£2 ($3.60) about £12.60 a week or £50.40 a month & approx £100.80+ the entire grow. ($200 ish)

I wonder if any growers in the UK or growers across the pond have similar running costs with the similar set up?

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very , very helpful ty

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Hello,

I am french.

I do not speak English.I is useful itself of a translator on line


2x200W 2700K Nurturelite separate ballast(real consumption included ballast: 322W)

Cultivable surface: : 160x80cm(80x80cm per lamps)(large reflector)

32 plants(one bud in coco-mix)

result: 320g(10g per plant)

320g : 322W = 0,99g/watt

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Bye

My two t-5s raised my bill 8.00 u.s. a month. i am a tight ass with the electricity use in my house. My stereo hurts me more than all the grow rooms.

wow your supper smart or supper stoned.. thanks this is what ie been looking for!