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rayne315:
speaking of how people hook things up I have a strange question.
I recently unplugged a bunch of systems that I haven't used in a while from my power strips and found out something a bit shocking, my energy bill dropped $20 month over month. unplugging those systems was the only thing of note I did over that space of time as I played the same amount of time used the same lights and cooked the exact same amount. so that has got me thinking does anyone have a power solution, like a power strip, that cuts power to systems that are off but still take power? like how ps4 and xbone always have the light on even when powered off and can turn themselves on when they sense a update.
ignition365:
A) It's winter time, if you don't use your heater or you have a gas heater, your bill will drop.
B) Most electronics use minor amounts of electricity while off even if plugged in. My understanding is that if you are using a power strip and you turn off the power strip when not using it, the devices shouldn't be able to receive any electricity, but I could be wrong.
rayne315:
--- Quote from: ctracy87 on December 07, 2015, 04:21:22 pm ---A) It's winter time, if you don't use your heater or you have a gas heater, your bill will drop.
B) Most electronics use minor amounts of electricity while off even if plugged in. My understanding is that if you are using a power strip and you turn off the power strip when not using it, the devices shouldn't be able to receive any electricity, but I could be wrong.
--- End quote ---
A) I actually noticed this happen before the winter and even adjusted for the fluctuations of energy price it still wouldn't have accounted for $20 so all the systems hooked up must have taken up a lot more power than I expected.
B) my power strips are behind my entertainment system and I would love to keep them back their so both flipping the switch on my power strip and unplugging the strip are both difficult and unwanted.
more-so What I was asking was does anyone have any of those smart power strips that actually cut all power to the outlet when the item is not in use? and if so do they work and would you recommend them? like are they cost effective for the price you pay for them?
ignition365:
--- Quote from: rayne315 on December 07, 2015, 05:05:11 pm ---
--- Quote from: ctracy87 on December 07, 2015, 04:21:22 pm ---A) It's winter time, if you don't use your heater or you have a gas heater, your bill will drop.
B) Most electronics use minor amounts of electricity while off even if plugged in. My understanding is that if you are using a power strip and you turn off the power strip when not using it, the devices shouldn't be able to receive any electricity, but I could be wrong.
--- End quote ---
A) I actually noticed this happen before the winter and even adjusted for the fluctuations of energy price it still wouldn't have accounted for $20 so all the systems hooked up must have taken up a lot more power than I expected.
B) my power strips are behind my entertainment system and I would love to keep them back their so both flipping the switch on my power strip and unplugging the strip are both difficult and unwanted.
more-so What I was asking was does anyone have any of those smart power strips that actually cut all power to the outlet when the item is not in use? and if so do they work and would you recommend them? like are they cost effective for the price you pay for them?
--- End quote ---
Idk, im just sayian, my bill 2 months ago was like 200, last month was 143. That was my change from running ac all the time to no ac at all.
For me a $20 change is negligible enough that I dont really question why.
bikingjahuty:
Just filmed an upgraded Game Room Tour! Enjoy
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