I have a customer who occupies a small commercial suite. There are 4 or 5 computers, a printer, and a dozen or so 2'x4' fluorescent lay in's along with general purpose receps throughout.On the two occasions I checked the panel load there was never an amp draw over 30 except when the copier kicked on, it would bump up an additional 12-13 amps.There is a microwave that is seldom used.
The last two months their electric consumption has increased approx. 70%. They have added no additional equipment to the suite. The utility assures them that the meter is functioning properly and that it is an issue on their end.
Is there anything that would stand out to you's here that would cause that type of increase? The A/C is metered through a house panel that is paid for by the building owner. I looked at past billing and found monthly usage to be consistent at about 390-400 KW/hrs. The last two months have shown readings of 650 and 667. I looked at the meter and they are right on track for another reading in this range.The only high wattage draw seems to be the copier, could it possibly be a heating element of some kind in it that intermittingly does not shut off?
Any thoughts appreciated.
The last two months their electric consumption has increased approx. 70%. They have added no additional equipment to the suite. The utility assures them that the meter is functioning properly and that it is an issue on their end.
Is there anything that would stand out to you's here that would cause that type of increase? The A/C is metered through a house panel that is paid for by the building owner. I looked at past billing and found monthly usage to be consistent at about 390-400 KW/hrs. The last two months have shown readings of 650 and 667. I looked at the meter and they are right on track for another reading in this range.The only high wattage draw seems to be the copier, could it possibly be a heating element of some kind in it that intermittingly does not shut off?
Any thoughts appreciated.