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It's Electric #13 (Northfields) Mystery Cache

Hidden : 7/9/2012
Difficulty:
3.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This is the thirteenth of a series of caches hidden CLOSE to electrical distribution substations. They are accessible from residential footpaths and roadside parking is available. This cache should be accessible to wheelchair users.

The given coordinates will take you to a position from where you will be able to obtain the substation plant and equipment number (SPENS No) which is engraved on the gate label.
You will need this six digit number in order to work out the cache coordinates.

Cache co-ords:- N 50 48.x E 000 14.y

Where x=cost of electricity used in an average winter month (in pence to the nearest penny)

And y=cost of electricity used in an average summer month (in pence to the nearest penny)

Average winter month use= 100watt lamp for 280hrs
3kW fire for 78hrs
2kW kettle for 10hrs

Average summer month use= 100watt lamp for 120hrs
3kW fire for 10hrs
2kW kettle for 20hrs

The cost of a unit of electricity is:- (5th digit).(4th digit)(1st digit-5th digit)(2nd digit) pence.

The cache container is about the same size as a film pot. It contains a log sheet but no pencil, so please bring your own.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[Puzzle] bar havg vf 1000jngg ubhef be bar xJubhe [Cache] jung n penpxvat cynpr sbe n pnpur

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)