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Post by benvt on Aug 31, 2009 11:02:10 GMT -5
Our shop is currently only using 2 Spectra 20s, a 10 lb tempererer, Behmor roaster, homebuilt winnower, ac and a fan. Only the fan runs constantly. The melangeurs run about 4 hours a weekday with small heating brew belts on them at night. Everything else is used seldomly as needed. How much do you think this would cost to run? When we ran everything at home there was no noticeable increase in our electric bill. At our shop the bill seems high. We split with an apartment and they claim we owe most of $353. Anyone have a good estimate of how much electricity a small chocolate maker should be using?
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Post by itsallaroundyou on Aug 31, 2009 11:23:46 GMT -5
you should invest in a Kill-a-Watt meter (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882715001&nm_mc=OTC-Froogle&cm_mmc=OTC-Froogle-_-Electronic+Gadgets-_-P3+International-_-82715001). you can know exactly how much each instrument draws, then calculate the cost to run everything. this way there is no way to refute your result, if it turns out to be different from the total you're being billed.
good luck
-mike
ps--edited to add link to where to buy (radioshack has them for $5 more, and you won't have to pay shipping)
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Post by Brad on Aug 31, 2009 17:41:42 GMT -5
My electricity bill is around $700 per month.
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Post by cheebs on Aug 31, 2009 17:51:21 GMT -5
My power bill doubled when I started making chocolate at home. I usually paid ~$200/mo and am now paying $400+. Equipment includes 2 grinders, 1 Behmor, 1 portable AC, 3 tempering machines, a cooling cabinet and some other minor appliances. AC runs almost 24/7 for humidity control, grinders run almost 24/7 as well. But, power in Guatemala is ridiculously expensive so maybe in the US or CA it would be less.
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Post by reelchemist on Aug 31, 2009 23:29:30 GMT -5
What sort of grinders are you running 24/7 Cheebs? Are they stone melangers? I am putting together some workflow for my planned operation and am comparing running stone melangers against the small universals that Brad uses. Most other equipment others are using for their small operations seems similar, so I am comparing grinding time, hassle, power, water restrictions, initial outlay etc of these two options.
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Post by cheebs on Sept 2, 2009 8:44:09 GMT -5
I'm currently using one Santha Spectra 10 and one Inno Ultra Grind +. Once I move into my new facilities I will be using a "Brad-style" Universal, and the stone grinders will be left for special batches and white chocolate.
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Post by garth on Oct 17, 2009 15:02:35 GMT -5
Refer to the sticker on the appliance. For a 1 hp motor it would be:
1Hp = 746 Watts 1.5 Hp * 746 Watts = 1119 Watts or 1.119 Kilowatts.
for 1 hour contineous run: 1.119 KW-Hr if your computing for the cost, multiply 1.119 to the local electricity cost per hour in your area. You can find it in your electricity bill.
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