How Much Electricity Does a Rock Tumbler Use? (Cost To Operate)

Curious about how much it costs to run a rock tumbler? You’re not alone! Rock tumblers run day and night for weeks on end, so it’s only expected that a lot of folks want to know if tumbling will send their electricity bill skyrocketing. Fortunately, I found someone who not only took the time to figure this out, but also did a deep into the topic that cleared up a lot of questions.

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In this video, Rob from Michigan Rocks tackles the question head-on by calculating the electricity cost for running his Lortone 33B tumbler, a common tumbler that many of us have.

Rob also breaks down the electricity usage of other popular tumblers, like the Lortone QT12, the Thumlers A-R2, and even the vibratory Lot-O tumbler.

So, if you’ve been holding off on buying a rock tumbler because you were worried about the electric bill, this video might just change your mind.

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