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Old 01-30-2014, 12:20 AM
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Hmm

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Originally Posted by JamesDean View Post
I ohmed out the 300D and 300SD. Couldn't find the kill-a-watt meter.

300D: 26 Ohms, At 120V = 553 watts
300SD: 31 Ohms, At 120V = 464 watts

These were measured at the AC plug so I can take away that my elements are fine as well as the cord.

Assuming constant draw (false assumption really it's going to change as the element warms up..but best I can get right now) running them from 2 am to 7 am, 5 hours:

5.085 kWH @ $0.0946 cents per hour = $0.48 per night.
That is cheap for guaranteed starting, on the few days per year it may be needed.

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