slashbill advisory

Everyone is aware of more electricity bills due to high tariffs and variation of tariff with respect to different slab rates( for example 0-100 units the tariff may be Rs 3/- , and from 101 units it may be Rs 5/- etc.) . For proper usage of appliances first it is advisable to understand your appliances and then identify your power guzzlers.Definitely all the appliances in home does not consume equal amount of power. There are many factors to be considered viz. hours of usage, type of appliance, star rating of appliance, energy efficiency of appliance etc.

If we forgot to turn-off all our home appliances like TV, AC, lights, fans, rice cooker and heater etc., went out for some time, after returning home how awkward we feel about it. We may thought of having the feature of remote controlling for all of these appliances so that we can control and monitor appliances, reduce the power consumption, improve security etc. this is what home automation can do.

Every consumer wishes to estimate the power consumption of their electrical applainces. But the issue is with the user- freindly, easily understandable tools. Definitely all the appliances in home does not consume equal amount of power. There are many factors to be considered viz. hours of usage, type of appliance, star rating of appliance, energy efficiency of appliance etc. 

Nowadays almost all gated communities are equipped with Community / Function Halls. They are mainly booked for celebrating wedding receptions, birthdays, cultural and religious ceremonies and other annual programmes specific to the community. It’s worth mentioning that utility charges  

For such halls are considered on a separate basis from the common maintenance fees. Here, let us look into the possible electrical appliances that contribute to the electricity charges of it:-

• Air Conditioners: Electricity consumption of an AC depends on:
• Type:- whether it is window or split or cassette type
• Tonnage :- This refers to the amount of heat removed per hour.   
• Star Rating :-This signifies the EER( Energy efficiency ratio) which indicates the amount of heat removed per hour power consumed
• Lighting is a major component of a community hall . With the advent of LED technology , you can can make real efficient use of electricity spend on it. .
• Fans are also necessary appliances during community programmes. Ceiling fans and pedestal fans are generally used for circulation of air in heavily crowded rooms.
• Televisions and audio system are additional requirements .  Their electricity consumption depends on the type , use-times and wattage .

To obtain an estimate of community hall electricity charges Check out our RWA calculator .

Note that here we have assumed a case when you are charged on the basis of the time of booking and the appliances  being used for the purpose.

Power Backup- DG v/s Solar

Providing proper backup power facilities is one of the most necessary duties of any RWA. Installing UPS ( Uninterrupted Power Supplies) to safeguard electronic appliances at one’s homes is not under the purview of RWAs. 

Room heaters are a saviour in the winter cold but all the comfort comes at a cost. They consume a lot of electricity which shoots up the winter bills. There are even ACs available to heat up the rooms. Some heater come with dual mode power settings. The higher power setting heats up the room faster.

Who would have thought that in a service oriented economy like India's, where almost every household has atleast 1 if not more domestic help that washing machine would be considered an essential appliance. The initial resistance to washing machine is no longer there and families have realized that the washing machine is a boon. This writeup provides a brief overview on the types of washing machines and few tips for efficient usage.

​To provide running water supply 24 x 7 in kitchen, bath rooms,utility areas, waste water treatment and for gardening various motor pumps are used extensively in apartment buildings and gated communities.  Almost 40 % of RWA (Residential Welfare association) electricity usage is utilised for operation of motor pumps. Electric energy is required for two components of water provision: Pumping and treatment(before and after usage).

Power consumption of a geyser depends on volume and temperature of water, geysers generally maintain a temperature of 40-75 °C. There are two types of water geysers available i.e. instant type and storage type geysers.

As the standard of living is improving amongst people and businesses are maturing, there is a growing need for continuous supply of electricity to avoid any disruptions in lifestyle for the first segment and continuity in business for the second segment. Its a fact that in India, blackouts and brownouts are a part and parcel of life. One option for consumers is to use Diesel Generators, otherwise known as DG, to meet their electricity demand during scheduled and un-scheduled power cuts.

Gone are the days when a TV was considered an idiot-box and had very few features in it to control what and how we viewed the programs. These days, with the advent of Smart-TV a buyer in the market is confused with the gamut of features on the available TV models. This article is definitely NOT a tutorial or survey of the latest bells and whistles in the TV. It is our attempt to highlight some basic points to keep in mind while making your purchase. 

Ceiling fan is a boon to common man and is essential everywhere. In India, which is a tropical and hot country, the ceiling fan is the first line of defence in most households to stay cool. This common place appliance is useful even in homes that have air conditioners.

Residents are now taking it for granted that running water will be available when they open any tap. Motor pumps play a critical role in making this happen and therefore have become a must-have item in households and communities. A gated community can have tens of motor pumps. This write up gives a brief overview on the criteria to select and evaluate motor pumps. 

With the increasing standard of living and summers getting hotter rising each year, air conditioners are no longer a luxury in India but are becoming an essential commodity. Since ACs can increase the electricity bill by upto 400% during peak summer, it is very important that we choose the right AC for our needs. There are many issues to be considered while selecting the AC Viz cost, power consumption, sizing the AC according to room size, technology used, noise factor etc. This article is an attempt in guiding the uninitiated to select the right AC.