Re: Aquarium heater in pond

Ideally one only plugs in the heater when the conditions warrant it.
Therein keeping the costs down  :o)     ~ jan

>The other part of the equation that wasn't discussed, was cost.  If my
>math is correct, it will cost about $20 per month to run a 500 watt heater,
>assuming about 6cents per KWhr and 30 days per month.
>(500/1000*24*0.06*30 = 21.6).
>
>I realize that it might be difficult to move it indoors, but if it must stay
>outside, then that is going to be one very valuable Lotus plant.
>
>Jerry
>

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