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From: Graham Wilson
Date: Wed, 06 Jan 1993 11:41
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** I was wondering whether people might be able to answer a question for
   me ?

   While walking around Texas (DIY store) the other day I came across a 
   "power saver" device. This box, the size of a double-adaptor plug, is
   designed to replace the conventional plug on a domestic fridge / freezer.

   According to the blurb on the back, the device helps to save 40 - 60 %
   of the electricity which the freezer would normally use. When the unit
   is "saving" electricity a red light on the front of the saver plug 
   comes on.

   The unit costs 25 pounds and according to the cost saving information 
   printed on the carton this unit would pay for itself in approximately
   one year.

   What I wanted to know was how does this unit operate the freezer 
   while using less electricity ? If the unit does work, why don't they
   fit these devices as standard to freezers and other equipment ? 

   Thanks.


   
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         *      Graham Wilson      *  lsg001@cck.coventry.ac.uk  *
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