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Default Southern Electric say each mobile phone charger uses 100kWhours a DAY!

On Thu, 15 Feb 2007 15:47:20 UTC, lyttlec wrote:

I assume you still get billed for on-peak vs. off-peak power?


Most people aren't. Others may clarify.

As long as it is plugged into the wall, it is on standby. The on-off
switch no longer turn them off.


You're generalising. I have a Philips TV with a fully mecahnical on/off
switch. Two years old. Off means off. I've measured it.

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