Rod Speed wrote:

Jeff wrote

wrote

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]


Doesnt say anything like your stupid claim at the top.

75% is more than 25%.



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


Or that you have never ever had a clue.





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