Energy saving tips: Energy vampires and phantom power loads

[rich0319726]

This video isn't very useful, but the idea is O.K. I believe she probably means "wattage" vampires, not voltage. However, as others suggested, she didn't present much useful information here. For instance, she shows a cell phone charger. Most cell phone chargers use only 0.1 or less watts when not charging, hardly worth unplugging despite those television ad campaigns. You can buy your own power consumption meter and learn more about how much items actually use, when turned on or off.

[sufyantufail321]

It was very informative video. I like your effort to present it.

[azayles]

So things still use power when they're turned off? I think you're confusing something being OFF with something being on standby. They two are not the same.

For example, the only way a cellphone charger can be turned off is by using the mains switch on the socket, or unplugging it. Clearly it won't be using power in this instance.

[venkbabu66]

its was very helpful thanks

[EdwardMooreLive]

Before posting a video to scare people, I'd suggest doing a little research. Here is a great starting point::

[search Standby_power on WikiPedia org]

As you will see modern day appliances, TV's & such do NOT use much power at all on "standby". Let's face it, who today has time to RESET each clock every time you plug back in. TV's case, most have to be RE-setup to find the channels & all.

Therefore, unless you're going away on a trip, I would NOT recommend for people to unplug everything.

[TimpBizkit]

@graywackeknifebdr A magnet motor will just slow up as soon as you try and put any load on it. This is because any permanent magnet has a vector conservative field. The repulsion of one magnet won't be able to provide enough energy to overcome the attraction of another and have enough energy left over to link to a generator. As far as free energy, solar and wind are the best bet.

[HorizSvcs]

Every little action helps when you are on a mission to save Planet Earth from environmental degradation.

[tigranvartanovitch]

If you have a clockwork clock, you won't need the battery.

[tariqqurashi786]

One thing that she doesn' t say is that If we all did this we could reduce Peak KW hours by "unplugging" items using power bars or switches.

[gailgrove]

@tariqqurashi786 Peak KW hours are a pile of made up crap, there is NO strain on the electrical grid during those times.

[SaveDurban]

@gailgrove But things are all turned on at the same time daily,6-8am , 4-7pm the grid doesnt save power.???? its using extra load at those times please explain your thesis on that !

[gailgrove]

@SaveDurban Is it using extra load? Of course it is, but it is not going to cause the electrical grid to crash. The "peak hours" is just a way to make more money.

[MrEnergyCzar]

I cut my home's energy usage by 80 percent over two years and then converted my home to a net-zero solar powered home that uses no oil or gas....

[massey904]

Turn off your water heater (which is on 24/7) when not needed. It will save you big bucks trust me.

[n4ktz]

An idea to have Hot Water on demand is a Tankless water heater. When replacing a standard hot water heater, a tankless will save a lot on energy and gas usage! Our bill is 35% lower in summer and we save even more in winter! Payback period is usually 18 months or less. In addition, it is a great selling feature when it comes time to sell your home.

[MrEnergyCzar]

I powerstrip my garage door openers..

[gailgrove]

@MrEnergyCzar Thats useless...