light time

[Puscifer]

fyi, if you have a smart meter there is no diff in $ cost versus time of day use.

Yes, I know. It's the graph that shows your usage that concerns me. So my day usage is high, my nights low.

 

[baba G]

I kinda figure that your still using a total of kw hours, so to me it doesn't matter what time of day. I just know that cold air treats a lit room better for me ime.

 

[baba G]

Yes, I know. It's the graph that shows your usage that concerns me. So my day usage is high, my nights low.

If you have a smart meter I really don't think it matters what times you choose. They prob know...

 

[Puscifer]

I kinda figure that your still using a total of kw hours, so to me it doesn't matter what time of day. I just know that cold air treats a lit room better for me ime.

I use mini splits for cooling...

 

[Puscifer]

They'll only know if they're looking.

 

[baba G]

I use mini splits for cooling...

And wouldn't you use less power running the mini splits at night though? Room would be cooler unless your running sealed but even then the a/c wouldn't work as hard if outside temps are lower.

I guess I'm just gonna agree to disagree with running that much extra power so you can run lights during the day. Efficiency always keeps me thinking...

 

[Puscifer]

Rooms are 100% sealed and co2'd. No smell or light gets out, ever.
Room walls are insulated with r13 fiberglass and a layer of r5 foam sheathing inside. Ceilings have 2 layers of r5 foam sheathing. It's soundproof as well.
Where I live it is hot as hell so sealing and cooling is mandatory. I ran nights for years but the buzzing of helicopters at night sketched me so I switched to days. MAYBE $15 difference from night running. (It's hard to pinpoint because rates went up, house AC is older, etc.
Cold I save a few $$$ running nights? Yes. But I sleep better this way :)