[Hidden-tech] what uses electricity when it is plugged in?

[Lynne Rudié]

> Next question: The guy who installed our DirecTV
> setup told me that it shortens the life of the
> units if you keep unplugging them. The power
> needed to "power up" negates the power you saved
> by turning them off. Is there any truth to this?

I think it would depend on how often you use the unit you are  
unplugging. If it's something you use everyday then you should  
probably leave it plugged in. And make sure that your DirecTV receiver  
won't lose what you have stored in memory or need to reacquire your  
satellite settings if you unplug it.
	Lynne


Lynne Rudié
Graphic Design
413.863.9406
lynnerudie at verizon.net



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