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Running a PC as a server has a quite significant hit on your bill:
it's
about the same as having a 100W bulb on all the time.
as to
the X-10 gear, I reckon you are down to the levels of a TV on
standby.
I
suppose the trick is to use occupancy detection, and smarter control of
things
such as the heating etc, to recoup that through more efficient
use.
Ian.
I've just recently moved
into
new house, and I've managed to set up the bulk of my automation, (obviously
I
will never be finished, otherwise what else would I do with myself, or
SWMBO
for that matter).
Anyway, to the point, does anyone think
that having all this HA gear running 24/7 increases the electricity bill
for
example.. Do x10 modules have a significant current usage in idle states ?
Does HV and comfort use much (no more than the telly in standby, or near
abouits I would think). And what kind of consumption would a pc use running
24/7 (monitor off). Just typical vvalues, or has anyone any idea on wether
or
not the extra usage is a significant factor in the bills they
get.
I cant compare previouse usage, as it is a new
house.
Thanks,
Eamon
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