Hopefully I don't offend anyone when I say I've become the Electricity Witch. I bought a electric usage meter you plug into the wall sockets to measure all the things we keep plugged in. We no longer keep the DVRS, TVS, Chargers, or ANYTHING plugged in, unless its in use. I've seen a large drop in untilties since.
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SHARONFM most electronics use a little electricity while they are off, which includes phone chargers that are not plugged into phones.
Instead of completely unplugging each item you can buy a surge protector and when the items on it are not in use just turn it off and when the items are on it protects them from power surges.
SWEETCANDY1281/31/2013 7:29:00 PM
I like this idea
O24LIFE1/27/2013 10:23:00 PM
Our electric company & local library offer these meters on a check out basis. No need to buy one.
2BDYNAMIC10/16/2012 3:17:00 PM
Ignorance is not bliss ......... so you becoming educated as to the wattage is a great idea!! Kudo's to you ........ hope you have saved a bundle!!
SHARONFM9/26/2012 1:23:00 PM
Do things really use electricity if they are plugged in, but turned off? I've never heard of this. But, if its true, I'll start doing it. I already have a meter that I use to neasure out how much electricity I use each day.
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We're now serious about not wasting electricity. We have convinced ourselves to look at each light bulb, radio, fan, etc. as water faucets for electricity. Would you wash your hands and walk away leaving the faucet to run all day? Of course not! Keep reading... there's more...189
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