TMX - Energy Efficient - Keeping everyday costs down.

[Nay-nay]

Just got this info passed onto me from my GL - thought it would be of intrest.Energy Efficiency
What makes the Thermomix so energy efficient?
There are many energy saving advantages in using a Thermomix, we have a
machine displayed at the Hydro Tasmania to promote these unique benefits.
The advanced heating system of the TM31 combines considerable
advantages to minimize energy consumption:
• The localised heating element in the base of the Thermomix bowl ensures
that heat energy is delivered directly into the food.
• As heating is in direct contact with the food, there is better energy efficiency
and low thermal losses.
• “Thickfilm Technology” generates an even heat distribution with adaptable
power density.
• The low thermal mass of the heating system enables quick reaction and
prevents overcooking after heating stops.
• Processing and cooking times for most food are reduced thus saving both
time and energy.
• Heating is accurately monitored and controlled throughout the entire cooking
process.
• Constant stirring of the contents of the bowl during cooking distributes heat
efficiently and evenly and reduces the likelihood of burning.
• The extended heating element at the bottom of the mixing bowl allows
efficient preparation of small quantities of food.
Keeping everyday costs down!

[Thermomixer]

Thanks for posting this.  At the risk of being accused of having some extra-marital relationship with my machine, I just LOVE the way it can steam in the Varoma while cooking other things below.

It can cut down on the amount of energy used roasting a chook - how much heat is used heating the oven, compared with steaming the chook while making a stock, cooking rice for tomorrow's fried rice, etc and then just grilling it to get some colour on it?

[Shayla]

have you tried using a good cajun spice to give the chicken some colour whilst steaming it - although it still won't get crispy skin....??

[spanner]

Do yuo have any actual figure for the energy consumption?

I have a number of freinds who might be interested but they are on solar power and are interested in facts and figures.

Cheers.

Thermally yours

Spanner

[~Narelle~]

You can steam a chook in a TMX?  WOW, continues to blow my mind. 

I know some ppl who are on solar too but are not interested due to energy consumption, some figures would be great.

[JaneeZee]

I have some information but I am not certain that I am supposed to make it public!!!! (need masked emoticon now!).  I think I can tell you that to heat 1 litre of water from 20 degrees C to 100 degrees C uses 0.1kWh. Tomato soup using 700g of tomatoes & 500g of water takes 13mins 8 seconds & uses 0.264kWh.

Another way it has been described to me is that is uses about the same amount of energy per minute as a fridge does when the TM is cooking & stirring, yet a fridge goes 24/7............in other words it uses very little energy.

Hope that helps (& doesn't get me into trouble!!)

[Thermomixer]

Thanks JZ - have you seen what happens to the electricity meter when somebody plugs in an elctric frypan???

My father threw one out when we were given one as a present.

Hope you don't get into trouble - hope they realise that it is a selling point 

[Ceejay]

Oh good to know... so I can now cook twice as much as I did before without too much of an increase in costs.. 

[Nay-nay]

Do yuo have any actual figure for the energy consumption?

I have a number of freinds who might be interested but they are on solar power and are interested in facts and figures.

Cheers.

Thermally yours

Spanner

I was told it was up to 500W for cold preparations and 1000W for heat. And stove tops use 1500W - 2000W.

[Nay-nay]

Oppps! Sorry I just got told by my GL ....
This was apparently the draft and not the final copy.
I will post up the final copy when it comes through.

[bron]

That cant be right!
All I know is that when I have my THX on the go, it uses less electricity than my ceramic hob (vitro). I have my washing machine going tumble dryer, water emersion heater and then my husband puts a frying pan on the hob (just one ring), and the electrics blow, and I smugly turn it off and use my THX and everything works perfectly! It uses less than the kettle too!

[wombleydoo]

Has anyone on QLD taken advantage of the Climate Smart scheme? http://www.climatesmarthome.com/

We have one of the wireless energy monitors (dh bought one just before the scheme started, which is annoying coz it cost over $200! He's a sparky though, so tax deductible LOL). It shows how much an hour it costs to run your household appliances etc. When we first got it, we turned off every single thing to get a 0 reading and then turned things on one by one to work out how much per hour each thing cost to run. We figured how much money we waste leaving everything on standby. It was a really interesting exercise.

[judydawn]

So, what does the TMX cost to run Cathy? Interesting little monitor you've got there - would certainly be an interesting exercise to know just what all these applicances cost to leave on standby.  Some friends had a very high electricity bill a while back and DW blamed DH for not turning the lights off when he left the room - DH reminded DW that the spa was electric

[spanner]

- DH reminded DW that the spa was electric

Thats was a risky manuvoure!!!  I have learnt to never "remind" dear wife about ANYTHING WHICH CONTRADICTS HER OPINION.

 

[brazen20au]

we have a rule in our house - I am always right. and when I am wrong I am right anyway.