J jaysauce Well-known member Joined Feb 18, 2010 Messages 182 Location Seattle May 11, 2010 #1 Has anyone calculated the electricity costs for a 250w MH w/ lumatek eballast? I am also running a K4 & mj1200 (For skimmer), and 200w heater. Last edited: May 11, 2010
Has anyone calculated the electricity costs for a 250w MH w/ lumatek eballast? I am also running a K4 & mj1200 (For skimmer), and 200w heater.
slim_jim989 Lion in the cave Joined Nov 9, 2008 Messages 610 Location Milford ks May 12, 2010 #2 Here look up th specs on the ballst and plug the numbers in here http://reefcentral.com/index.php/tank-electrical
Here look up th specs on the ballst and plug the numbers in here http://reefcentral.com/index.php/tank-electrical
Inconservatory Well-known member Joined Jul 26, 2009 Messages 202 Location Bellingham, WA May 12, 2010 #3 That would depend on how many hours a day you are running the light. Power prices vary from county to county. You should be able to contact your power service provider or look online for their wattage/price ratio.
That would depend on how many hours a day you are running the light. Power prices vary from county to county. You should be able to contact your power service provider or look online for their wattage/price ratio.