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.
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Industrial Space Power Calculator
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Enter your average price per kWh for electricity in SA Rands, eg 0.56 or 1.10, etc:
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Demand per unit
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PRODUCT:
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QUANTITY:
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RUN (W)
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START (W)
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Air compressor (1 hp)
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1500
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4500
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Air compressor (2 hp)
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2800
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7700
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Angle grinder (230mm)
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2400
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2400
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Belt sander
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1600
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1600
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Circular saw (185mm)
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1200
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1200
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Hand drill (600W)
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600
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600
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Hammer drill (950W)
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950
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950
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Electric motor (1/2 hp)
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650
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1300
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Electric motor (1 hp)
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1000
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2800
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Electric motor (2 hp)
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2000
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5900
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Electric motor (3 hp)
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3200
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9000
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Electric motor (5 hp)
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5000
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13750
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Submersible pump (1/2 hp)
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1050
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2150
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Submersible pump (1 hp)
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3500
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3500
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Industrial vacuum (2 hp)
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1300
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1300
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Ventilation fan
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500
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1500
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Welder (120A)
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4000
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4500
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Total power demand (kW):
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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.
Please do so. It will assist you to save energy, save money and preserve our planet.