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Old 07-05-2010, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by taxman View Post
Not quite sure how this is happening unless my tiny (150L) hot water system is attempting cold fusion. I also have 10 power points and an electric stove, but even at the lower estimate of hourly usage, it still seems high.
We've had some colder weather lately so I'd check the thermostat on your electric water heating system. Is it outdoors?

Also sometime the electricity company works on estimates for a couple of bill cycles then when they check the meter if their estimates were short you get hammered with the balance but they should re-adjust the estimates for the next batch.

I use mostly gas all winter. Just air-con a bit in summer but we've insulated the whole house roof and walls to keep cool in summer and warm in winter. That can save you heaps in power bills too.
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