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Energy saving plugs
24-03-2015 1:21 PM
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Just wanted to ask if any of you use any type of energy saving plugs and which ones ?
Also is it really worth having one ?
When i first moved to e-on for my energy they sent me one of these plugs for free but im just not sure if they actully make you any savings.
Re: Energy saving plugs
24-03-2015 1:25 PM
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you could save the same amount of energy by simply turning those other things off without the need for this "device".
Re: Energy saving plugs
24-03-2015 1:47 PM
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if it bothers you get a UPS unit and you can switch off the mains when you turn off your pc so your peripherals are running on battery backup power when your not using them directly, personally I wouldn't waste extra cash using one around a pc, and whilst it sounds like a good idea for things like the tv or surround sound system mine are so called smart products and they perform updates when I'm not using them rather like some other consumer devices /
Re: Energy saving plugs
24-03-2015 5:52 PM
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What I use is a wireless powered socket, with it off the draw is <1W, with it on as normal. They seem to have fallen out of fashion as I haven't seen them in Aldi/Asda/Tesco recently.
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24-03-2015 8:08 PM
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Re: Energy saving plugs
25-03-2015 12:07 PM
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Re: Energy saving plugs
25-03-2015 12:10 PM
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Quote from: nanotm if it bothers you get a UPS unit and you can switch off the mains when you turn off your pc so your peripherals are running on battery backup power when your not using them directly
Problem there is it uses more energy to recharge the batteries AND run the peripherals than it does to just run the peripherals directly off the mains...
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25-03-2015 1:04 PM
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Re: Energy saving plugs
25-03-2015 1:15 PM
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Re: Energy saving plugs
25-03-2015 1:59 PM
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Not really saving, just pointing out what you are already using.
Much cheaper just to buy one of those energy measuring plugs.
Mine was 99p on ebay.
Once you check a few things and you know better what to cut it goes back in the cupboard.
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27-03-2015 9:22 AM
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