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MthrNature
I have two 1000 watt lights in a bedroom. I keep tripping the breaker. I called out an electrician and he said I should go from my current 110 v circuit to a 220 v circuit and that I would actually use 1/2 the power, saving me on my electric bill.
I think this statement is false. If I'm burning 9 amps over 110 is the same as if I burn 4.5 amps over 220. The power consumption seems to be the same.
Yet I've heard from 3 sources that the power consumption on 220 is less.
Can someone with electrical experience set me straight.
My 9 amps is based on one 1000 W light.
Answer
You are right, power is power, no matter the voltage. The 1000W lamp (figuring it is an induction lamp with a multi-tap ballast to run from 115 through to 277 volts), will consume more or less the same power(KWh) from the utility whether set up for and supplied with 120V as for 240V.
Now, it will draw half the current on 240, meaning you can easily run two such lamps off one circuit (which is really two since it uses two breakers, one for each supply leg), and not have to use as heavy a feeder, or use the same feeder and lose less power in the wiring.
You are right, power is power, no matter the voltage. The 1000W lamp (figuring it is an induction lamp with a multi-tap ballast to run from 115 through to 277 volts), will consume more or less the same power(KWh) from the utility whether set up for and supplied with 120V as for 240V.
Now, it will draw half the current on 240, meaning you can easily run two such lamps off one circuit (which is really two since it uses two breakers, one for each supply leg), and not have to use as heavy a feeder, or use the same feeder and lose less power in the wiring.
What's the best route for an out of state move?
hkropog
My family is moving from Louisiana to Tennessee. I looked into PODS, but they don't operate in our area of Ten. (Cookeville). It would cost us roughly $850 to use U-Haul and to pack ourselves and this isn't including gas. Does anyone know of any other ways? We set aside only $1000 for the move. We have a 3 bedroom house to move, but no big kitchen items (like fridge and washer and dryer), just living room and bedroom furniture and other household items. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Answer
Actually moving it yourself is the cheapest way UNLESS it is a Local move.
So far you have gotten one of the cheapest rates out there for self moves.
Here is a rule of thumb to follow:
If your furniture is actually worth less then the cost to move it---don't!
Have a yard sale and then when you get to your new home buy
new or used which ever you can afford
You can always look for coupons or coupon codes ( on the internet) to get discount rates or special rates from self move companies like Budget, UHaul, Penske. Ryder.
We used Penske( because I got a great discount at the time)
Apply for a gas card and use it for the trip. You can pay it off over time.
Remember to Keep ALL expense receipts because you can deduct this move off your income tax ----rental truck, food, hotels, gas or milage deduction, job search, airline tickets if they were part of it etc.
Good Luck
Actually moving it yourself is the cheapest way UNLESS it is a Local move.
So far you have gotten one of the cheapest rates out there for self moves.
Here is a rule of thumb to follow:
If your furniture is actually worth less then the cost to move it---don't!
Have a yard sale and then when you get to your new home buy
new or used which ever you can afford
You can always look for coupons or coupon codes ( on the internet) to get discount rates or special rates from self move companies like Budget, UHaul, Penske. Ryder.
We used Penske( because I got a great discount at the time)
Apply for a gas card and use it for the trip. You can pay it off over time.
Remember to Keep ALL expense receipts because you can deduct this move off your income tax ----rental truck, food, hotels, gas or milage deduction, job search, airline tickets if they were part of it etc.
Good Luck
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