how much does it cost to run a tv

Viper_7

If the TV has a receiver, and thus capable of picking up BBC , the the licence required will come to more than is costs in electricity.

With a meter, I determine that the TV/SKY/DVD player were using 45W when in standby. It all adds up when you consider the amount of time they are left on standby.

Picked up a radio controlled plug, so no more scrambling under the cabinet at night to turn everything off, just one click, and they are all off.

KimYeovil

HappyMJ wrote: »

£22 a month is quite low for a direct debit.

No it is not. If anything, it is a little high for a single person.

HappyMJ wrote: »

I'd love to know exactly where everyone gets these average cheap tariffs from. In my area at 4000kWh per year British Gas is the cheapest supplier but that's £38 per month only if you pay by direct debit. The middle one is Ebico at £42 per month. The most expensive is E-on is £45 per month. Or Scottish Power £49 if paid by cash.

Yup, that is confusing. An extra £60 per year for the cheapest but Ebico have the their cheapest regional tariff!?!? I assumed Ebico would be in line with others. Are you sure your figure is correct? What region are you in?

HappyMJ

KimYeovil wrote: »

Yup, that is confusing. An extra £60 per year for the cheapest but Ebico have the their cheapest regional tariff!?!? I assumed Ebico would be in line with others. Are you sure your figure is correct? What region are you in?

East Midlands.... An E-on area which is not suprising that they are the most expensive.... and I'm not talking about any of these online only duel fuel special monthly direct debit only deals that are fixed for a year or two. I'm talking about standard rates. An "average" tariff possibly with a discount for using direct debit.

Cardew

ilovemyhero wrote: »

as far as i can make out standby 0.3 and on 80 is that right i went onto the samsung web sight

If that is 0.3 watts and 80 watts - which seems about right - and electricity @10p kWh then standby even if left on 24/7 would be less than 30p(thirty pence) a year.

Your TV will be less than one penny an hour.

keith1950

HappyMJ, in my area 4000 kwh electricity with NPower Go Fix 5 and British Gas Websaver 11 are around £380/year ( £31-£32 permonth ).

raider

This site shows different electrical appliances and there consumption, hope that helps: http://www.sust-it.net/energy_saving.php?cat=3&ss=37

HappyMJ

keith1950 wrote: »

HappyMJ, in my area 4000 kwh electricity with NPower Go Fix 5 and British Gas Websaver 11 are around £380/year ( £31-£32 permonth ).

My point is they aren't "average" tarrifs. They are the best tariffs only available to those who can only pay monthly by direct debit who can provide online meter readings, who are willing to read bills online, are willing to be locked into a long term contract and who must switch at the end of the fixed period to avoid the higher standard charges. It' been said in previous threads to avoid Npower as it is the most expensive supplier. It's standard rates are but they get you in on the cheapest deal on the market then lazy people stay and they make profit. Cardew is right that secondary 24 hour tariffs average about 10p/kWh but then there is the primary rate or standing charges to consider and then that pushes up the bill to the average (middle) of £42 a month. Ebico has always said they'll try and be average and they are at those levels. They are cheap for low users and expensive for high users due to the way the tariff is charged.

moonrakerz

Viper_7 wrote: »

If the TV has a receiver, and thus capable of picking up BBC , the the licence required ...................

????

Whether you need a TV licence, or not, is determined by whether you "watch or record" live TV broadcasts - nothing else !

KimYeovil

HappyMJ wrote: »

My point is they aren't "average" tarrifs. They are the best tariffs only available to those who can only pay monthly by direct debit who can provide online meter readings, who are willing to read bills online, are willing to be locked into a long term contract and who must switch at the end of the fixed period to avoid the higher standard charges. It' been said in previous threads to avoid Npower as it is the most expensive supplier. It's standard rates are but they get you in on the cheapest deal on the market then lazy people stay and they make profit. Cardew is right that secondary 24 hour tariffs average about 10p/kWh but then there is the primary rate or standing charges to consider and then that pushes up the bill to the average (middle) of £42 a month. Ebico has always said they'll try and be average and they are at those levels. They are cheap for low users and expensive for high users due to the way the tariff is charged.

Complete rubbish. Ebico do not have a magical supply of plutonium fallen off the back of lorry of Libyan terrorists. They pay the same as everyone else. They have the costs that other suppliers have. They have just as a discriminatory pricing system as everyone else. They rely on the [STRIKE]stupidity[/STRIKE]ignorance of their 'more vulnerable' customers just as standard suppliers rely on the passivity of their standard tariff customers. If you want a most fair* (currently available) model look at Co-operative Energy.

* Although it could be argued a single two-tier tariff would be a more reasonable compromise.

HappyMJ

KimYeovil wrote: »

Complete rubbish. Ebico do not have a magical supply of plutonium fallen off the back of lorry of Libyan terrorists. They pay the same as everyone else. They have the costs that other suppliers have. They have just as a discriminatory pricing system as everyone else. They rely on the [STRIKE]stupidity[/STRIKE]ignorance of their 'more vulnerable' customers just as standard suppliers rely on the passivity of their standard tariff customers. If you want a most fair* (currently available) model look at Co-operative Energy.

* Although it could be argued a single two-tier tariff would be a more reasonable compromise.

What plutonium and Libyan terrorists have to do with "average" tariffs I have no idea....

OK lets use the co-op. Although I don't agree that it's an average tariff. East Midlands 4000kWh @ 9.33p plus £63 standing charge plus £12 per year for paper statements it is still £37 per month and must be paid by direct debit monthly. No Prepayment meter option here. However it is £1 per month cheaper than BG's standard plan.

2000kWh would be £22 per month which is more expensive than Ebico and Ebico can be paid by any method including prepayment.

As I have said before Ebico is cheapest for really low users. Average for average users and too expensive for people who use more than average.