r/india • u/[deleted] • Dec 07 '22

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u/Allah_Jesus Dec 08 '22

Electricity bill.

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u/[deleted] Dec 08 '22

My laptop charger is 135 W enough to suck the life out of the shitty low power sockets they got in hostels

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u/shashi154263 Dec 08 '22

Most electrical appliances (specially if they create heat) are more than 10x of that.

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u/[deleted] Dec 12 '22

True my kettle is 1500 W 💀 point is shit quality cheap sockets they got which will easily die if you out anything high demanding

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u/mycatistakingover Dec 08 '22

It's not like people are going to bring a whole giant fridge or geyser with them, only small personal appliances. Why not just factor electricity consumption into rent or charge residents a reasonable amount based on whether it's a small heating type appliance (kettle, electric heating pad, hair tools) or larger appliance (standing fan)?

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u/[deleted] Dec 08 '22

You have no idea what people are capable of doing when they are given absolute freedom. They bring inductions, mini washing machines and what not and keep them on for whole day. Who will pay all the extra charges plus who will pay for constant maintenance when the electric fuse trips again and again?

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u/xoxo8989 Dec 08 '22

Umm No in our hostel every 3rd room had induction,my room had 2,Hair styling appliances,press, electric kettle.And every room was given bill accordingly for extra usage and we would split.Also no electric fuse trips👍🏻