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Energy consumption of 1340kwh in two months (2 x more than normal)

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Why did my home's electricity consumption suddenly jump to 1340 kWh in two months?

No, your neighbor could not have added about 600 kWh in 3–4 hours; that would require roughly 150 kW, which would overload the installation and trip protection long before that [#16889220] The spike is therefore much more likely to come from your own house load, a meter/billing problem, or a device running continuously without being noticed [#16892465][#16900491] The thread suggests checking hidden consumers such as the boiler feeder/pumps, a hot-water leak or circulation issue, a dishwasher heater relay stuck on, or a refrigerator compressor that runs too long [#16901118][#16891310][#16920592][#16920835] Also compare every invoice reading with the actual meter reading, and if the numbers still do not match, ask the supplier to verify the meter and tariff configuration [#16892465][#16901056]
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  • #32 16898547
    Deny_denis
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    mn997 wrote:
    But I messed up, Regards. PS The author meant "SOMETHING" different. greetings


    S cool - :)

    I had some other things on my mind, but it monitors the daily consumption - it oscillates around 10-11kwh.

    Someone previously wrote about the compensation for the year with the bill in December - I do not have the forecasted settlement - I ENTER the meter reading every 2 months so I pay / paid for real consumption.
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    Have you compared the meter reading on your invoice with the actual figure? Maybe there is a Czech mistake.
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    Zbych034 wrote:
    Have you compared the meter reading on your invoice with the actual figure? Maybe there is a Czech mistake.


    Everything is correct.
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    I think that there is no point in making assumptions and theories. It's just like I wrote in post # 16. The meter probably measures the X tariff and you have Y on the contract and it turns out that the colleague is in the minus and the supplier is in the plus. The gray ego man will not know what the type of tariff means. The only solution is to clarify the matter by measuring with specialized equipment for your own money and / or clarify with the supplier. Unfortunately, he will not be in a hurry with the answer, and even if he does, he will be delirious. I have a history of a woman who, after replacing the meter, returned bills for amounts she had never seen. The case was quite publicized by the press and TV. I don't remember whether the NOTE or the Case for the reporter. I also do not know how this case with inflated bills ended, I know that it ended in court. With the passage of time it appears that it has spread to the bones or, more likely, the supplier by the lawyers has silenced the case. And the gray man stayed in the proverbial du ...
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    Do you have a stove with a feeder? Maybe it was he who "stuffed" you with such high consumption? Sometimes the feeder moves very hard (high resistance to movement) and the gear motor consumes much more electricity than normal.
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    Do you have outdoor lighting? Maybe the earth cable is damaged or the reading is wrong, wrong insulation.
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    Xantix wrote:
    the gear motor gets considerably


    Have mercy because my eyes are burning from reading. Motors in the feeders of central heating boilers, regardless of whether they are screw, piston or drawer type, have small motors, usually not exceeding 90W. So please count how much would such an engine consume in case of overload. And also in the case of (for example) overload of the worm due to jamming, the wedge is torn off, which prevents damage to the gear and motor windings or a fire.
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    cooltygrysek wrote:
    Have pity because my eyes are burning from reading

    Oh, he pushed a cauldron to a pot. :D

    cooltygrysek wrote:
    Motors in the feeders of central heating boilers, regardless of whether they are screw, piston or drawer type, have small motors, usually not exceeding 90W. So please count how much would such an engine consume in case of overload.

    And let it charge 50% more for the entire month. The furnace with the feeder works constantly, so a lot of kWh can be loaded in this way.

    cooltygrysek wrote:
    And also in the case of (for example) overload of the worm due to jamming, the wedge is torn off, which prevents damage to the gear and motor windings or a fire.

    If it got stuck, the author would have noticed that something is wrong right away.
    Secondly, I did not write about jamming only with higher movement resistance during the feeder operation.
    Third, there is no wedge, only a pin.
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    There is no external lighting, except for lamps with motion sensors on the facade.

    There is an electric gate and installation to the gate that can be opened by intercom - no anomalies were found.

    Regarding the furnace - furnace in the work cycle - blower, feeder, 3 pumps (floor heating, radiators, DHW pump) - consumes 130W.
    And over 1/3 of the working time is the so-called standby, support where only the pumps run.

    Until today, I have not found a power eater and the daily consumption is similar to the previous 10-11 KWh.
    I will also just pay the bill because what else is left for me, by the way I will install flow water heaters in crashes, according to calculations I should take about 100kWh per month :)
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    cooltygrysek wrote:
    have small motors usually not exceeding 90W. So please count how much would such an engine consume in case of overload

    But this suggestion of power stings my eyes. 0.12kW and sometimes 0.18kW motors are also used. The stated power on the motor is the output mechanical power on its shaft. Taking into account the efficiency of the motor, which oscillates around 60% with such small motors, this gives the power consumed at the rated power of approximately 150W, 200W and 300W of electrical power.
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    Hello. I had a similar case. I live in a block of flats, a counter on a cage, Readings and payments every two months and suddenly almost doubled. Surprised, but I paid the more that it included the holiday season. The next one is the same, the meter reading is correct. First thought - the counter. I unscrewed all the fuses and checked whether the counter is still (still old with a shield, sometimes they punch without consumption). But ok. Then at home I connected the second one before the fuses and made measurements of the installation in case of leakage. The meter readings showed only small discrepancies, that is, it must be some kind of receiver in the house. Armed with an electronic power meter, the one inserted into a 230V socket, I checked all the devices: fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, even an oven, iron and nothing. In desperation, I checked all electronic equipment. I was in a dead end. Time was flying and I was paying. I even started to suspect my neighbor that he had connected somehow, especially since there was a change of tenant. And as usual, a coincidence helped. My wife asked me to empty the dishwasher, I open it all hot even though she finished washing a few hours earlier. I connect the meter and I do not believe it, the consumption is about 2 kW. It was enough for me to turn on the main switch of the dishwasher. I mention the dishwasher was washing properly, all programs worked fine. The reason was a sticky relay supplying the drying heater (it also switches on sometimes during washing). Replaced the relay and success. However, I left the meter plugged in all the time. The same after a few washes. The power supply was still damaged. The capacitor lost capacity, a typical fault, my fault was not fully analyzing the system, the relay powered from the voltage before stabilization, contact vibrations, sparking and sticking. The programs worked, because after stabilization the voltage was much lower, I don't remember, 5V was ok. In my opinion, a wrongly designed circuit. I led an additional LED diode on the panel, signaling the power to the heater. Very ugly damage.
    Now why didn't I find out before. Most of the time, the wife turns on the dishwasher in the evening. In the morning, he turns off the main switch and goes to work, and he takes out the dishes in the afternoon. So, for several hours at night, the heater consumed 2000W. As I calculated, a new dishwasher went in the back.
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Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around a significant increase in electricity consumption, with a user reporting a bill of PLN 700 for 1,340 kWh over two months, which is double their usual consumption of 560-720 kWh. The user suspects potential causes such as faulty appliances, an electric boiler, or issues with the electricity meter. Responses highlight the improbability of a neighbor's extension cord causing such a spike, the possibility of faulty electronic meters, and the need to check for power-hungry devices like pumps and heating systems. Suggestions include monitoring daily consumption, checking for leaks in heating systems, and ensuring the correct functioning of appliances. The user has not yet identified the cause but is actively measuring and analyzing their consumption.
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TL;DR: A 90 m² Polish home averages 300–400 kWh per month, yet 1 340 kWh in 2 months signals a “consumption spike, not neighbour theft” [Elektroda, Xantix, post #16889220] Check meter accuracy, hidden loads and faulty heaters first.

Why it matters: catching a single 2 kW runaway appliance can save about 1 700 kWh ≈ 1 450 PLN per year.

Quick Facts

• Typical Polish household use: 2 400 kWh / year [GUS, 2021] • 16 A socket limit: 3.7 kW continuous @ 230 V (IEC 60884) • Certified meter test fee: 110-250 PLN, refunded if error > 2 % [URE, 2023] • Average residential tariff: 0.86 PLN / kWh incl. taxes [Tauron, 2023] • Dishwasher drying heater: 1.8-2.2 kW load [Bosch, 2022]

1. Could a neighbour draw 600 kWh through my extension cord in 4 hours?

No. 600 kWh in 4 hours means 150 kW. A 16 A socket handles 3.7 kW; breakers trip far earlier [Elektroda, Xantix, post #16889220]

2. Is 1 340 kWh in two months unusually high for a 90 m² house?

Yes. Median Polish homes this size use 600-800 kWh in the same period; 1 340 kWh is roughly double [GUS, 2021].

3. Can electronic meters really over-register by 600 %?

Lab tests show most certified Class 1 meters stay within ±1 %; rare EMI faults raised readings up to 582 % in experiments, but only with non-domestic inverters [Bisschop, 2017]. Field errors above 5 % trigger free replacement [URE, 2023].

4. How do I run a quick self-check on daily usage?

  1. Note meter at 07:00. 2. Live normally 24 h. 3. Read again. Compare to appliance list. Values >15 kWh in an all-gas heated home suggest hidden loads [Elektroda, Deny_denis, post #16890684]

6. Could a dishwasher relay really add hundreds of kWh?

Yes. A 2 kW drying element stuck on for 8 h/night burns 480 kWh/month—costing ≈ 410 PLN [Bosch, 2022]. “Very ugly damage,” notes a user after relay failure [Elektroda, fbodek, post #16920592]

7. Does reactive power appear on Polish household bills?

No. Tariff G recipients pay only for active energy; reactive charges start from C2x industrial tariffs [Elektroda, zbich70, post #16893792]

8. When should I request an official meter test?

If short-term logging shows ≥10 % unexplained excess over seven days, file a written claim; supplier must test within 30 days. Fee 110-250 PLN is refunded if error exceeds 2 % [URE, 2023].

9. How to estimate losses from a dripping hot-water tap?

Heating 14 L/h by 50 °C needs ~0.8 kWh/h; that’s 580 kWh/month—mirroring the reported spike [Elektroda, pawel1148, post #16891310] Check for silent leaks at night.

11. Edge case: fridge refrigerant leak impact?

Partial refrigerant loss can double compressor runtime, raising use by 40-60 kWh/month and warming food unevenly [Electrolux, 2022].

12. How do I log and trace consumption over a week?

  1. Install a plug-in watt-meter on large appliances. 2. Record readings nightly. 3. Match totals with daily meter log. Discrepancy indicates standby or wiring loss.

13. Are smart-meter “reset” jumps common?

Firmware resets are rare (<0.2 % of units yearly) but can display wrong totals until next scan [Tauron, 2022]. One user saw lower readings after reset, proving bidirectional errors [Elektroda, Gienek, post #16889969]

14. How many devices can a 16 A circuit safely supply?

At 230 V, continuous safe load is 3.0 kW (80 % rule). Avoid long-term loads above 2.9 kW on a single extension [IEC 60884].

15. What data should I collect before calling the supplier?

Have: last 12-month bills, current meter photo with timestamp, 7-day daily-use log, list of new appliances, and any watt-meter screenshots. Solid data speeds resolution [Elektroda, Deny_denis, post #16898547]
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