At WarmTronics, we believe in transparency and accuracy when it comes to energy efficiency and reducing running costs and carbon emissions for our Customers. That’s why we provide clear, data-backed calculations into the daily running costs of our Heated Anti-Fatigue Mats.
Our calculations are based on independent third-party testing by Green Future Solutions, which is backed by the University of Exeter. You can access the full report here.
What Affects the Running Costs?
The daily running cost of our Heated Anti-Fatigue Mat is determined by four key factors:
Electricity Rate – The cost of electricity in pence per kWh
Operating Hours – The number of hours the mat is used per day.
Room Temperature – The ambient temperature of the environment.
Mat Temperature Setting – The chosen heat level of the Heated Anti-Fatigue Mat
How We Calculate Running Costs for Warehouses?
Convert Electricity Rate from Kilowatt hour (kWh) to Watt hour (Wh):
= kWh / 1000
E.g. £0.30 / 1000 = £0.0003
Calculate the Hourly Running Cost
= Wh * Watts
E.g. £0.0003 * 206 watts = £0.0618 per hour
Multiple the Hourly Running Cost by the Operating Hours
= Hourly Running Cost & Operating Hours
E.g. £0.0618 per hour * 8 hours = £0.4944
Therefore an 8 hour day at 206 average watt per hour as per the University of Exeter Report equals £0.50 per day (rounded up).
How We Calculate Running Costs for Cold Logistics?
For refrigerated warehouses, the Heated Anti-Fatigue Mat has to work harder to maintain and self-regulate itself at the highest temperature setting (60°C).
Assuming a maximum power drain of 330 Watts – worst case scenario – the calculations would be as follows:
Convert Electricity Rate from Kilowatt hour (kWh) to Watt hour (Wh):
= kWh / 1000
E.g. £0.30 / 1000 = £0.0003
Calculate the Hourly Running Cost
= Wh * Watts
E.g. £0.0003 * 330 watts = £0.099 per hour
Multiple the Hourly Running Cost by the Operating Hours
= Hourly Running Cost & Operating Hours
E.g. £0.099 per hour * 8 hours = £0.792
Therefore an 8 hour day at 330 average watt per hour equals £0.80 per day (rounded up).
Running Different Scenarios
For our calculations, we always work off of the basis that the temperature is set at a maximum of 60°C, ensuring a conservative estimate of energy usage.
However, electricity rates, usage hours, and room temperature vary between business-to-business.
Our interactive online calculator allows Customers to explore different scenarios without needing complex calculations or spreadsheets: