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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Ken_C
Are they rated for continuous duty? like several days at a time? I've been leaving mine plugged in for the past few days.
You can leave it plugged in for as long as you want.
As long as you have coolant in it.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Ken_C
Are they rated for continuous duty? like several days at a time? I've been leaving mine plugged in for the past few days.
At 1000W, and a utility rate of, say, 12 cents / kWh, it's costing you about $3.00 a day for the power.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2009 | 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by madpogue
At 1000W, and a utility rate of, say, 12 cents / kWh, it's costing you about $3.00 a day for the power.
OUCH! I did not know that. That is good to know, thanks!
 
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Old Dec 12, 2009 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Ken_C
Are they rated for continuous duty? like several days at a time? I've been leaving mine plugged in for the past few days.
Wow, do NOT want to pay YOUR power bill after a couple weeks of that...
 
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Old Dec 12, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Copedawg
OUCH! I did not know that. That is good to know, thanks!
Well, check your bill for your rate per kWh, as it varies a LOT by location. Take the rate per kWh, multiply by 24, and that's how much it would cost to run non-stop for the day. Mine's about 12.2 cents / kWh.
 
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