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Old 04-05-2006, 12:50 PM
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Default Re: How much can I save by turning off the electric water heater at night?

Hi rebelchai

Here in my State, we have tariffs on our hot water from supplier, they are the one that turn off & on the hot water via load control switch, a special meter in your meter box. One tariff cost 8.107 cent per unit and runs for 18 hours per day not at peak hours. (This is the one I am on). The other tariff cost 5.511 cent per unit and only run between 10pm and 7 am. If you don’t use a lot of hot water this one is Ok! I do turn down the temperature on my hot water and only run it on high if our winter is a cold one. I live in the sub-tropics in Australia. It’s time that I review my own tariff use here.

As for your question “How many KWH turning the hot water heater off will save me, and how long I should wait before taking a shower after I turn it on?” I wouldn’t be able to tell you. Your hot water system tank is larger than the one I have 140L (35 gallons). I do save money by not running my hot water system at its highest temperature.

I hope this helps you, I am sorry that I can’t answer you question.
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