[Discuss] Power consumption
Jack Coats
jack at coats.org
Sun Aug 7 10:34:00 EDT 2011
My guess is that the strip really contains a GFI. They normally consume
1 to 3 watts.
We normally think of GFI outlets keeping us safe outdoors or in possibly
wet areas (kitchen, bathroom, near exterior windows), but the convenience
they provide does come at a continuing cost.
><> ... Jack
They are plugged into a power strip. The strip, when turned off,
> consumes just 1 watt. Not sure why, but I can live with that compared
> to 20 watts.
>
> Scott
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