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

[Robert Heller]

At Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:46:41 -0400 Matt Kostek <mekostek at charter.net> wrote:

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> Everything that is plugged in, uses power as long as the power 
> strpi/surge protector is plugged into the wall and on. The best thing, 

Some devices (many actually) do have their own 'hard' power switch.
When turned off, the device is disconnected from the power line. Most
plain lamps, simple radios (ones with only a manual power switch and no
clock, etc.), typical power tools, and many *simple* appliances (ones
without rechargable batteries, clocks, remote controls, embedded
microprocessors, etc.). These devices draw NO power when turned off,
even if plugged into a live outlet or even a live power strip.

> if you want to leave stuff plugged in, is one of two things. First is to 
> just turn off the power strips, and surge protectors, for extended 
> times, like a week, just unplug the strip. This saves your devices from 
> an unfortunate power surge while you are away. Also Monster came up with 
> special surge protectors which regulate power issue by if the same 
> device is on, like a computer. Also UPS systems also help save 
> electricity, and protect devices better than a surge protector. That is 
> all of the information I have.
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> Cheers
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> -Matt
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