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WATER HEATER WITH POWER CONSUMPTION REPORTING

  • US 20120067860A1
  • Filed: 09/17/2010
  • Published: 03/22/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/17/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of monitoring energy consumption of an electric hot water heater, the hot water heater having at least one electrical load that is selectively activated by a controller of the hot water heater, the method comprising:

  • sensing the amount of time the at least one electrical load is activated;

    multiplying the amount of time by a known value corresponding to a power rating of the electrical load to determine energy consumed; and

    displaying on a display device an indicator corresponding to the energy consumed.

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