Originally Posted By: esshup
Ballpark $33/month average.

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And that's 3000 gpm vs. 110 gpm?

Assuming 24h operation for the pump it looks like $73/mo. at $.12/kwh.

Bottom line looks like about 50-60x greater cost per unit of water moved for the pump vs. the compressor.

In a year of continuous operation you might save $500 to use the compressor. In four years it's possible you could have justified a brand-new purpose-built compressor plus lines and diffuser stations.

Last edited by Bocomo; 01/21/14 08:15 PM.