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This calculator is intended only to give you an indication of the energy consumption of various commonly used appliances and machines, and the approximate energy cost of running them.

Commercial Space Power Calculator
Enter your average price per kWh for electricity in SA Rands, eg 0.56 or 1.10, etc:
Demand per unit
PRODUCT:
QUANTITY:
RUN (W)
START (W)
Fluorescent light
90
125
Workstation & large monitor
900
900
Laptop
200
200
Inkjet printer
350
350
Laser printer
720
720
Small UPS (for a PC)
500
500
Large UPS (for a Server)
3000
3000
Photo copier
1600
1600
8,000 BTU aircon
1200
2160
20,000 BTU aircon
2500
3300
32,000 BTU aircon
5000
6500
40,000 BTU aircon
6000
7800
 Total power demand (kW):
 
Approx energy cost to run this equipment for 1 hour:
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The golden rule for energy conservation is: Switch it off when not in use
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Please do so. It will assist you to save energy, save money and preserve our planet.