wrote:
In misc.consumers.frugal-living Jeff wrote:

Many appliance use more power "off" than on (collectively).

Uh, cite? No, never mind, the above statement is just
pure BS.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standby_power

From the US department of Energy:

"Many appliances continue to draw a small amount of power when they
are switched off. These "phantom" loads occur in most appliances that
use electricity, such as VCRs, televisions, stereos, computers, and
kitchen appliances. In the average home, 75% of the electricity used to
power home electronics is consumed while the products are turned off.
This can be avoided by unplugging the appliance or using a power strip
and using the switch on the power strip to cut all power to the
appliance."[4]

It would seem the only government office you believe in is the OVP.

Jeff


Bill Ranck
Blacksburg, Va.