How much does a 480w LED cost per month?

[DrDukePHD]

Curious what additional amount to expect on my electric bill per month.

 

[MikeMuffler]

Watts/1000 x hours per day x number of days x electricity rate in your area (usually cents/kilowat hour)

 

[GroBud]

See what your city charges watt per hour should be on back if bill. Think about all the weed you'll grow and save vs how much that costs. was spending 300$ every 2 wks from dispensary that's 7200 dollars a year spent just buying weed. A 4x4 unless you were chief wahoo you could grow a full years worth. But why stop there lol the more weed the merrier.

 

[Polly Wog]

680 here runs $25ish including dehumidifier etc

 

[Lenin1917]

On 12/12 mine cost 20/ea a month

480w for 12hrs =5.76kwh/day
480w for 18hr= 8.64kwh/day

 

[DrDukePHD]

On 12/12 mine cost 20/ea a month

480w for 12hrs =5.76kwh/day
480w for 18hr= 8.64kwh/day

Awesome thats good news, so even on 18/6 at 50% dim im only looking at $20-30 or less. Phew, thats good news

 

[Billy the Mountain]

Awesome thats good news, so even on 18/6 at 50% dim im only looking at $20-30 or less. Phew, thats good news

Maybe

You can't compare to Lenin1917 numbers unless you're neighbors

Electric rates vary wildly throughout the US

 

[DrDukePHD]

See what your city charges watt per hour should be on back if bill. Think about all the weed you'll grow and save vs how much that costs. was spending 300$ every 2 wks from dispensary that's 7200 dollars a year spent just buying weed. A 4x4 unless you were chief wahoo you could grow a full years worth. But why stop there lol the more weed the merrier.

100%... i was just curious what to expect. And yup i got a 4x4! haha

 

[Lenin1917]

Maybe

You can't compare to Lenin1917 numbers unless you're neighbors

Electric rates vary wildly throughout the US

My numbers were for the kwh/day of 480w at 12 or 18 hours per day. That’s the same anywhere. Price/kwh will vary though

31days x kwh/day = x
X(price/kwh) = monthly cost

 

[Lenin1917]

Having to budget on a disability check got me learning math real good

 

[PJ Diaz]

In California it will cost you $60 to $80/month, depending on what time of day you run the lights at.

 

[Billy the Mountain]

My numbers were for the kwh/day of 480w at 12 or 18 hours per day. That’s the same anywhere. Price/kwh will vary though

31days x kwh/day = x
X(price/kwh) = monthly cost

Yeah, dollars per KWH is the big variable which varies considerably depending on locale

 

[DrDukePHD]

In California it will cost you $60 to $80/month, depending on what time of day you run the lights at.

Man everrrrything is 2x as expensive in California. Plus droughts & wildfires. You do have the most attractive women & best sushi. So i guess there are a few upsides

 

[PJ Diaz]

Man everrrrything is 2x as expensive in California. Plus droughts & wildfires. You do have the most attractive women & best sushi. So i guess there are a few upsides

Yep, and gas is $7/gallon. But it gives me an excuse to ride something that gets 70 mpg, and the beaches are nice.

 

[DrDukePHD]

Yep, and gas is $7/gallon. But it gives me an excuse to ride something that gets 70 mpg, and the beaches are nice.

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