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Re: Computers use 7W when SWITCHED OFF!

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From: Conor
Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2009 23:43
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In article <01d0156f$0$20621$c3e8da3@news.astraweb.com>, Clocky says...

> Heat radiates upwards, a lightbulb would make an insignificant difference to 
> room temperature.
> 
> Sounds like more ignorant straw clutching to me.

Says the man who claims heat radiates upwards.

Heat rises. The bulb merely heats up the area above it which means that 
doesn't need to be heated by the radiators, thus reducing the amount 
they need to give out.

And a 60W bulb gives out a fair bit of heat.


-- 
Conor

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From: Conor <conor_turton@hotmail.com>
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Subject: Re: Computers use 7W when SWITCHED OFF!
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