We have recently had a solar PV system installed.
That has made me very conscious of our usage.
I have been tracking our usage and production since the installation.
Add to that the fact that my hearing and memory seem to be taking a hit due to age.
I have left the hot water running over night because I forgot I had turned it on and didn't hear it running.
Not just once, but twice now.
With the highest electrical rate in the country, about $0.43/KWH, each night cost about $20 on the electrical bill.
So, I want to install an Intermatic WH40 - 24 Hour Mechanical Hot Water Heater Timer.
That should cut our electrical consumption and cure my leaving water running problem.
I want to mount the timer on the wall just below the junction box adding it between the box and the water heater.
I can get the 1/2" flexible conduit with 3 strands of #10 wire from HD.
But, the present install uses solid wire.
HD only carries #10 stranded wire.
I am reluctant to use stranded wire in place of solid.
I'm open to advice.
That has made me very conscious of our usage.
I have been tracking our usage and production since the installation.
Add to that the fact that my hearing and memory seem to be taking a hit due to age.
I have left the hot water running over night because I forgot I had turned it on and didn't hear it running.
Not just once, but twice now.
With the highest electrical rate in the country, about $0.43/KWH, each night cost about $20 on the electrical bill.
So, I want to install an Intermatic WH40 - 24 Hour Mechanical Hot Water Heater Timer.
That should cut our electrical consumption and cure my leaving water running problem.
I want to mount the timer on the wall just below the junction box adding it between the box and the water heater.
I can get the 1/2" flexible conduit with 3 strands of #10 wire from HD.
But, the present install uses solid wire.
HD only carries #10 stranded wire.
I am reluctant to use stranded wire in place of solid.
I'm open to advice.
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