ESB Appliance Calculator App for iPhone and Android

nursextreme

Downloaded this App for Android over the weekend seem to be pretty accurate going by my bills. I was surprised by a few of my appliances being big energy users even while on stand-by. One question I have is in relation to CFL bulbs as opposed to standard bulbs, was comparing the two to see how much I would save by converting completely to CFL bulbs, but according to the App they use the same amount of energy.
Ordinary Light Bulb 8 x 80w @ 20 hrs/week = €16.24
Fluorescent (CFL) 8 x 80w @ 20 hrs/week = €16.24

Just wondering is this accurate.

Good App overall, well recommended.

http://www.esb.ie/esbcustomersupply/residential/energy_efficiency/appliance_calculator/appliance_calculator_app.jsp

Electric Ireland: Mark

Hi nursextreme,

CFL bulbs would normally have 20-30% of the wattage of an average incandescent bulb. So, for example, a 75w bulb would usually equate to an 18-25w CFL bulb. For 8 bulbs at 20 hours a week, that would probably work out somewhere in the region of 3-4 euro.

Great to hear that you are finding the application useful

If you have further questions please ask.

Regards,
Mark

nursextreme

Electric Ireland: Mark wrote: »

Hi nursextreme,

CFL bulbs would normally have 20-30% of the wattage of an average incandescent bulb. So, for example, a 75w bulb would usually equate to an 18-25w CFL bulb. For 8 bulbs at 20 hours a week, that would probably work out somewhere in the region of 3-4 euro.

Great to hear that you are finding the application useful

If you have further questions please ask.

Regards,
Mark

Thanks Mark, Spot on the bulbs I have are 20 w CFL equivalent to 88 W conventional bulbs. That's a good saving! Must invest in a few more

BostonB

TGis doesn't seem to be compatible with the Samsung Europa?

Electric Ireland: David

Hi BostonB,

Have you the latest version of the Android OS installed?

Regards,

David.

BostonB

Which is the latest version?

Why do you need the latest version?

Electric Ireland: David

Hi BostonB,

BostonB wrote:

Which is the latest version?

Details of the Android OS release versions are here.

BostonB wrote:

Why do you need the latest version?

You don't necessarily need the latest version for it to work; as far as I'm aware the Samsung Galaxy Europa runs on version 2.1. If you can confirm this for me I can pass it on to our tech support team.

Thanks,

David.

BostonB

The one I have is 2.2

Electric Ireland: David

Thanks BostonB,

I'll get back on to you once I have more information.

Regards,

David.

nursextreme

I'm running the App on Samsung Galaxy S Android 2.3

BostonB

Would you like to swap?