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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.

Industrial 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)
Air compressor (1 hp)
1500
4500
Air compressor (2 hp)
2800
7700
Angle grinder (230mm)
2400
2400
Belt sander
1600
1600
Circular saw (185mm)
1200
1200
Hand drill (600W)
600
600
Hammer drill (950W)
950
950
Electric motor (1/2 hp)
650
1300
Electric motor (1 hp)
1000
2800
Electric motor (2 hp)
2000
5900
Electric motor (3 hp)
3200
9000
Electric motor (5 hp)
5000
13750
Submersible pump (1/2 hp)
1050
2150
Submersible pump (1 hp)
3500
3500
Industrial vacuum (2 hp)
1300
1300
Ventilation fan
500
1500
Welder (120A)
4000
4500
 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.