Monthly Electrical Costs

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[Cruisinelvis]

Hello,

A year ago I installed an 11 x 16 American Pond Professional Grade pond kit with a 3000 GPH pump.  The pond is doing great - clear water - happy fish, lovely lillies and various other plants - nothing that I can find to complain about, but I was curious to know what others with a similar sized pump are spending per month on their electrical bill

I have been seeing my monthly electric bills higher than last year between $50 - $90 and I was expecting the $50, but $90 seems like to large of an increase.

Wondering in Michigan,
Rob

[frostymoon]

   I run a 5000 GPH pump and two 50 watt UV clarifiers, and it runs an additional $20-25 a month...but then, we have fairly cheap power out here....

[Hey Jude]

Nothins' cheap here in Michigan.   It's been really hot here, so maybe its also A.C. causing the rise?

[jimr]

A 3000 gph pump should draw about 685 watts X 24 hours a day = 16440 watts or 16.6 Kilowatt. Assuming a KW rate of 10 cents it will cost about $1.65 a day . Add to that a 20 watt VV would add about another $.050 a day.  So your looking at a little over $60 a months to run the pond

[Hey Jude]

I'm glad you did the math, jimr.  I didn't want to.

[Cruisinelvis]

JimR - Thank You for the math - your numbers match my bills AND I found out yesterday that I also have an issues with my A/C causing the bills to increase - so you were both correct.

Thanks,
Rob

[Tana]

Good to see you posting again Cruisinelvis.  Do you have any updated pictures now that the pond has been in for a year?   

Go on the monthly budget for your electric.  You won't feel the pinch so much if you do.

Jim - good that you did the math.  I know I wouldn't have had a clue.

[Hey Jude]

Yeah, jimr.  Thanks for the insight.  I knew how to do the calculations, but was way too lazy to actually make it happen.  You're my hero.

Elvis, don't feel bad - our elec. bill this month was $409. At under 0.08 per KWH - up 53% from a year ago same month.  But we've got the pool filter, pond filter, heat exchanger for pool, A.C., and dehumidifyer for the basement - it's the price of a lazy, hazy summer, I guess.

Where in Michigan are you?

[Cruisinelvis]

Hello..

Tana - I still come to the site daily and just lurk around.  I do have new pictures, but work has put restrictions on sites that can be accessed, so I have no place to place the pictures to post them here.  I will find time one night and put them on.  The pond has been just perfect and I have had nothing to report I have purchased some plants from the Skipper and 3 out of 4 have done very well, while one just died, but I am still very pleased with the results.  I see many new babies swimming in the pond and my girls are having a hard time naming them.  The original 11 fish all have names and they girls love feeding them.  Pictures to come.

Hey Jude - I live between Grand Rapids and Lansing in Portland.  I am over in your neck of the woods every week to two weeks.  I am involved with building a new Transportation Center in Pontiac that should break ground next month.  I have also cruised Woodward many times in the past, but will miss this years show.  I am hoping to pick up a convertible in the next couple of years and I think you have a 2010 Red Mustang.  I may wait a couple of years and get the 2011 - I like the tail lights and the new horsepower.

Take Care,
Rob

[Hey Jude]

Yep, I do have a 2010 GT Premium.  We'll be joining the Dream Cruise again this year.  I've had 5 Mustangs, but this one is the best by far (and the most expensive!) but its fun to take it on the Cruise.  We put a big yellow duck in the back seat.  Great place to people watch.

[*Lisa]

My ponds run 25.00 a month each, and the aerator runs about 15.00 a month im guessing....

[Bergeraj]

Jude I want a 2010 or 11 Mustang GT with a cervini kit and custom paint job on it.

[Hey Jude]

well, alrighty then, get a second job.