sunken ceiling lights and fibreglass problem/question

christineperseus

happyhero wrote:

Hi christineperseus, I'm really not trying to wind you up here but, I think you have your figures muddled, because 35p an hour, I would have thought was quite expensive. Assuming your figures are correct then if you left the lights on for say 4 hours a day which is quite possible at this time of year (or more even) especially if someone likes cooking. Also people do sometimes tend to congregate in the kitchen, etc etc, well that would be 35p x 4 =£1.40/per day then you have about 30 days a month so £1.40 x 30 =£42 and thats just for the lights in that one room. Imagine adding the other rooms and then bearing in mind that lighting is one of the cheapest electrical items to run, adding ovens and fridges, etc. Adding the other room you mention takes it up to £84 without adding anything else. I would guess something is wrong in the calculation otherwise you would have an electric bill in the 100's every month. My bill is £72 per month for a 4 bed house, for everything, and I moan about that.

As I say not trying to wind you up but this site is about saving money and it doesn't look like you are. I think it maybe that you need to reprogram your electrisave gadget. I may be wrong of course.

It was after having a bill of £400 for one quarter that I decided to see what was costing the money.
We never go below 11.9p per hour - that is when going to bed - leaving fridge, 2 freezers, network any chargers etc.
It has proved helpful in showing where the money is going
ie don't iron - too expensive
don't cook, use the kettle toaster etc.
Before I go out the door I am aware if anything is left on.!

joshtbh

christineperseus wrote:

It was after having a bill of £400 for one quarter that I decided to see what was costing the money.
We never go below 11.9p per hour - that is when going to bed - leaving fridge, 2 freezers, network any chargers etc.
It has proved helpful in showing where the money is going
ie don't iron - too expensive
don't cook, use the kettle toaster etc.
Before I go out the door I am aware if anything is left on.!

and I thought these sunken halogen lights were meant to save money!! which lights should I go for then if i want max brightness but least cost in electricity please?