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rcmf5525 · 10-07-2008, 02:17 PM

Just wondering what kind of increase I can expect on monthly electricity bill? Just moderate usage, nothing major...

Aces'n'8s · 10-07-2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rcmf5525

Just wondering what kind of increase I can expect on monthly electricity bill? Just moderate usage, nothing major...

Define "moderate usage." What type of welding are you performing?

rcmf5525 · 10-07-2008, 02:52 PM

Mostly on the weekends. Just light fab. Im thinking about 6 hours a week. 3 to 4 of those on the weekends. Got a couple of projects my buddy and I are going to kick off. Once those are done, the arc time will taper off a lot.

Mig...

jmhinescj · 10-07-2008, 02:57 PM

I would think it would be hard to notice a difference...if you think about it during a full day of fab work you probably don't actually weld but what, 5 or 10 minutes...maybe 15. Might be about the same as if you or your wife cooked 1 more meal a week than you usually do

TEEJ · 10-07-2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rcmf5525

Mostly on the weekends. Just light fab. Im thinking about 6 hours a week. 3 to 4 of those on the weekends. Got a couple of projects my buddy and I are going to kick off. Once those are done, the arc time will taper off a lot.

Mig...

Well, if you say 6 hrs of fab time, more than likely you won't be welding straight for six hours. I usally don't have enough of an increase in my bill to even think about it.

rcmf5525 · 10-07-2008, 04:38 PM

cool thanks...

Todd W · 10-07-2008, 06:40 PM

wont even notice.

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rcmf5525 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Member # 102687 Location: Hurley, MS Posts: 330	Mostly on the weekends. Just light fab. Im thinking about 6 hours a week. 3 to 4 of those on the weekends. Got a couple of projects my buddy and I are going to kick off. Once those are done, the arc time will taper off a lot. Mig... __________________ People sleep peaceably in their beds because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf Last edited by rcmf5525; 10-07-2008 at 02:53 PM.

10-07-2008, 02:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
jmhinescj Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Member # 24640 Location: Madison, MS Posts: 1,135	I would think it would be hard to notice a difference...if you think about it during a full day of fab work you probably don't actually weld but what, 5 or 10 minutes...maybe 15. Might be about the same as if you or your wife cooked 1 more meal a week than you usually do __________________ Co-Driver 4447 Camco Rock Racing Thanks to our partners: Bulldog Winch, Jackson Powertrain, Winchline.com, BFG, Raceline wheels

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rcmf5525 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Member # 102687 Location: Hurley, MS Posts: 330	cool thanks... __________________ People sleep peaceably in their beds because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf

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Todd W I make websites! Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12429 Location: Rubicon Trail - CA Posts: 10,332 Blog Entries: 9	wont even notice. __________________ My 4x4 Blog Rockwell axles too!

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