CJT wrote
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%.

That aint the % the original stupid claim was made about.

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

Or that you have never ever had a clue.