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Old 02-24-2009, 07:43 PM
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Default Outrageous electricity bills - Calgary

What's the best way to minimize the Enmax bill? Do they offer any better rates?
Utilities this month were $400.

Running:
3x250W MH
Ice Cap 660 T5
Reeflo Barracuda Pump
Magnum 8 powerhead
Octo Skimmer
2 500W heaters

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Old 02-24-2009, 07:47 PM
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Mine was over $400 I posted about it down the line a ways... pretty awful isn't it.
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Old 02-24-2009, 07:52 PM
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Ahh, I found your thread, sorry to start a new one...I was just a bit shocked and my first instinct was to create a new thread.
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how big are your houses?
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Is that inclusive of water/sewage and garbage?
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I don't understand the need for 2 500W heaters... my large system is at a steady 80 degrees with 4 pumps (2 return and 2 for the octo skimmer) and 4 powerheads in the water. Doesn't really fluctuate with lights on or off either. Maybe consider taking them out and see if it makes a difference in temp and cost.

Just so we can compare, my bill was $369 with Enmax:
2 250W MH
6x39W T5
OceanRunner 6500
QuietOne 6000
LifeTech 5500 x2
3 Koralia 4
1 Vortech MP40W

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