Re: Computers use 7W when SWITCHED OFF!

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From: ray
Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:48

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NotSure wrote:
> Re:Computer Power Consumption
> 
> Did you know...
> 
> Computers use 7W (seven watts) of power
> even if SWITCHED OFF!!
> 
> measure it for yourself!!
> 
> $20 meter at DickSmih
> 
> Manual:
> http://www-2.net/misc/elto-power-meter-INDEX.html
> 
> MONEY???  rule of thumb:
> 1 watt = 2 dollars per year
> 
> when on:
> 
> Computer:  50Watts
> Screen: 50 Watts
> Laptop: 25 Watt
> 
> 
Appliances on standby do use power at minimal levels. This also includes 
TVs, videos, stereos and other sundry household appliances. To reduce 
standby power usage, arrange that sets of related devices, eg, computer, 
printer, monitor etc, plug into a single plugboard.
Turn the plugboard off at the wall when not in use, and the system will 
consume a big Zero. The only household devices this is not advised for 
is those that take exception to being switched off at the wall (some 
do). Arrange the power outlets so that as much as possible can be killed 
at the wall when not in use.
Cheers,
	Ray

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