Morning Sandee,
>> At 09:31 PM 4/4/2008, you wrote:
Cheers - hope you did not have too hectic a day -
Too Hectic, ..........I don't know. If you live thru it, I guess it is not
too hectic.
Seems the older one gets, the busier they get. I have grown to accept that
of course.
made three runs with
the new distiller over the past two days - boy my CS has just gone up in
price -
Interesting.
it takes 5 hours to make a gallon -
Sounds like a low wattage unit. Does it have a name plate rating relative
to watts or current ?
If so, you could calculate the electrical cost. Of course it will not be
exactly right unless you
measure the current. If it has a thermostat, or anything that cycles off
and on, that also will make it
an approximation.
I worked on a heating system this week whereas the name plate stated 83 amps.
Measuring the current to all 4 elements, the total was only 79 amps.
The 83 amps was intended to be used to calculate wire size and other things
to meet applicable codes.
Since this was an older unit, I can usually find something that does not
meet todays codes.
This was true in this case also.
I always point out these to the customer, and if they are serious enough, I
put them in writing.
I have made this a habit over the years. Most of the time, I cover my
tracks so well ( for the benefit of the lawyers ) that I will be delighted
when they call me to court and try to make me look like a fool.
This does involve building test devices for new GFCI breakers to check
factory specifications.
Not ever one prepares for the lawyers in their everyday work. Some are
vultures much like the doctors.
Now, ........ if I could figure out how to Hang all the Doctors that need
hanging, ........I could win an
award for sure. Actually, I now how, but it is illegal.
Back to the real world, I have calculated the electrical cost per gallon of
distilling using the large unit I have. Seems it is about $ .15 per
gallon. It may be a little different today with changing electrical
costs. You can check your cost per KWH on your monthly bill.
Five hours is a long time. My unit is stated to output 3 gallons per hour.
( that is using 16 amps at 240 VAC, this is theoretical of course until it
is proven )
If you can toss me enough facts, I will do the calculation for you.
however boy does it taste good - I was really
missing my daily swig !!!!!
If you get used to this water, ........... you will not be able to drink
other junky old water.
Wayne
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