I a different thread, someone posted this bit of info: " Using the Induction Motor Speed Controller I set the speed close to 2000rpm (a little over 70% of full speed) and this resulted in a wattmeter reading of 410W. 922W x 6 hours daily =3D 5.532kWh x 34.419c/kWh =3D $1.904 per day x 95 days =3D $180.90 per quarter 410W x 6 =3D 2.46kWh x 34.419 =3D $0.8467 x 95 days =3D $80.43 A saving of $400 per year, the kit paid for itself " 34.4 c/kWh? Wow. And I was bitching because our "deregulated" rates rose to 11,c/kWh (western Canada). (and $20,/month service fees, plus delivery fees based on consumption). What are others paying as high and low rates for electricity around the world? Just curious to see the variance. While we're doing this, what do you pay for a liter of gasoline or diesel fuel? ($0.998 currently) kWh --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .