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Xringer · 10-11-12, 06:02 PM

I was thinking of checking the meter once a month, but this morning when I saw
our power use was about the same as summer (70F in the basement), I decided to note it here.

Knowing what we are saving by not burning oil is pretty easy. $2 a day, (it was on a timer).
Since we will only be running the burner 15 minutes, once a month (not on rainy days), oil prices are becoming kinda irrelevant.

Even if our failed government keeps on failing, and oil goes to $10 or $20 a gallon (it's $4 today), it's unlikely to impact us.

200+ gallons at 1/4 gallon a month (test burns), is a long time.

So, unless it gets really-really cold, our 275 gallon oil tank (abt 7/8 full) could last until around the year 2080..

Unless, in a few years, I can sell it for $50 a gallon..
Of course, milk will likely be the same price..

10-11-12, 06:02 PM	#166
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	I was thinking of checking the meter once a month, but this morning when I saw our power use was about the same as summer (70F in the basement), I decided to note it here. Knowing what we are saving by not burning oil is pretty easy. $2 a day, (it was on a timer). Since we will only be running the burner 15 minutes, once a month (not on rainy days), oil prices are becoming kinda irrelevant. Even if our failed government keeps on failing, and oil goes to $10 or $20 a gallon (it's $4 today), it's unlikely to impact us. 200+ gallons at 1/4 gallon a month (test burns), is a long time. So, unless it gets really-really cold, our 275 gallon oil tank (abt 7/8 full) could last until around the year 2080.. Unless, in a few years, I can sell it for $50 a gallon.. Of course, milk will likely be the same price.. __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less.. Last edited by Xringer; 10-11-12 at 06:04 PM..