Awesome gadget. I was actually wondering if something like this existed. We just moved and I was setting up all of our of electronics with vampire power in mind. I ended up putting all video games on its own power bar that gets switched off after use. I’ve also been trying to leave other appliances unplugged.
I had not heard of the term Vampire Power before, but it is very apt. This really is a big problem with electronics as even when off, many of them use power. I know sound systems are particularly bad for this.
I have gotten into the habit of unplugging most electronics that I don’t use regularly. Might be neat to check into the smart power strips and see how well they can accurately detect a shut off system. Many newer power-strips also have plugs that are always on, even if you turn the strip off, so you can often achieve something similar, although you have to do it manually.
Yea, not many people know that if you keep a gadget or appliance plugged in, especially those that are on standby for remote access, keep consuming power. I bet a tenth of most houses power bills consist of this only.
Awesome gadget. I was actually wondering if something like this existed. We just moved and I was setting up all of our of electronics with vampire power in mind. I ended up putting all video games on its own power bar that gets switched off after use. I’ve also been trying to leave other appliances unplugged.
I had not heard of the term Vampire Power before, but it is very apt. This really is a big problem with electronics as even when off, many of them use power. I know sound systems are particularly bad for this.
I have gotten into the habit of unplugging most electronics that I don’t use regularly. Might be neat to check into the smart power strips and see how well they can accurately detect a shut off system. Many newer power-strips also have plugs that are always on, even if you turn the strip off, so you can often achieve something similar, although you have to do it manually.
what a great way to go green
I found the eco strip at http://www.greenhome.com
It work so good and its so cheap … check it out.
Yea, not many people know that if you keep a gadget or appliance plugged in, especially those that are on standby for remote access, keep consuming power. I bet a tenth of most houses power bills consist of this only.