In today’s digital world, reliable internet is essential. Many households rely on fiber-optic broadband services like Act Fibernet to stay connected. But have you ever wondered how much power your Act Fibernet junction box uses and how much it impacts your electricity bill? This article explores the power consumption of the Act Fibernet Broadband Junction Box Power Consumption.
Understanding the Act Fibernet Broadband Junction Box:
The junction box acts as the central hub for the Act Fibernet connection. It receives an optical signal(Fiber) and converts it into multiple Ethernet signal which shares & distribute the internet connection to you and other customers. It also gets its power supply from your home’s electrical system.
Measuring Power Consumption
To understand the power usage of this box, we can utilize an electric meter.
The initial reading upon connection might be around 14 watts. This initial spike is likely due to a battery within the junction box that requires charging. This battery presumably functions as a backup power source during outages.
After allowing the battery to charge for approximately 3 hours, the power consumption significantly drops to around 6-6.5 watts. This suggests the battery is now fully charged, and the junction box requires less power for its regular operation.
Estimating Electricity Cost
With the power consumption of 6.5 watts, we can estimate the monthly electricity consumption & cost. Electricity bills typically use kilowatt-hours (kWh) for measurement. Assuming continuous internet usage (24 hours a day) and an electricity cost of 8.5 rupees per unit (Cost in Bangalore), we can calculate the monthly electricity consumption. Here’s the breakdown:
- Daily power consumption: 6.5 watts * 24 hours/day = 156 watt-hours
- Monthly power consumption: 156 watt-hours/day * 30 days = 4680 watt-hours
- Monthly kWh consumption: 4680 watt-hours / 1000 watt/kWh = 4.68 kWh
Based on this, the monthly cost of running your Act Fibernet junction box would be approximately 40 rupees per month(4.68 kWh * 8.5 rupees/kWh).
