Key Post How much will you spend in retirement?

[ArthurMcB]

Initially I bought a monitor thing and checked everything in the house

Any use?

 

[Monbretia]

Any use?

Yes it was great, I plugged in every appliance to it for a 24 hr period at least depending on appliance and measured exactly how many kw they were all using. Things I couldn't use it for like the oven I just took meter readings before and after usage. Didn't make them use less obviously but I could at least see what could be improved.

 

[Meath Lady]

Yes it was great, I plugged in every appliance to it for a 24 hr period at least depending on appliance and measured exactly how many kw they were all using. Things I couldn't use it for like the oven I just took meter readings before and after usage. Didn't make them use less obviously but I could at least see what could be improved.

You can borrow a monitor from your local library. We had great fun monitoring varying appliances.
Most have a kit (can't remember what it's called) that monitors various items to see how many kW they use and also advises you what the general usage should be.
Included also is a thermostat to tell you if your fridge or freezer are at the correct temperature.

 

[Meath Lady]

You can borrow a monitor from your local library. We had great fun monitoring varying appliances.
Most have a kit (can't remember what it's called) that monitors various items to see how many kW they use and also advises you what the general usage should be.
Included also is a thermostat to tell you if your fridge or freezer are at the correct temperature.

 

[Monbretia]

Wouldn't have known that, handy if you're a member, I haven't been in a library for many years! It only cost around 15 euro so handy to have anyway, already have thermometers in fridge and freezer from when in food business, required by EHO