Questions tagged [electricity]

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Where to check for neighbors stealing power?

I recently bought a 900 sq ft house (84m²) and the electricity bill is insane, saying I'm using 4000 kWh per month. Winters are mild, the temperature floats to around 25°F (-5°C) at night, not much lower ever. I'm examining all possible reasons; one…
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Understanding Amps usage

My home has a strict limit of 45 Amps, for what I can use. I assume this means I cannot draw more than 45A at any point in time, otherwise the fusebox will jump? I know I am close to this limit, because when I was at a lower Amps rating, I had to…
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Are there any downsides to an Economy7 meter?

I believe my current electricity meter is faulty, and have scheduled an appointment with the Power company to come and inspect it. They've asked whether I want the replacement (if needed) to be Single Rate or Economy7 meter (not tariff). When asking…
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