[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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