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RE: Phantom power consumtion.

Teafie — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:55:09 GMT

Oooooh Maplins.:)

I dread to think how Misses Slowcombe would describe this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlAwZFhY1LM&feature=related

RE: Phantom power consumtion.

Slipstreem — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:10:31 GMT

Although the URL escapes me, I have seen a website quoting the power consumption for various items of domestic electrical hardware by brand name and model. However, I was slightly put off when I discovered that the figure quoted for my 19" LG monitor was out by a factor of 12.

The easiest and most accurate way to find the information you seek is to buy a [url=http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=38343&doy=2m7&C=SO&U=strat15]mains power meter[/url] from somewhere like Maplin or B&Q. It's a real eye-opener. :)

Cheers, Slipstreem. :cool:

RE: Phantom power consumtion.

Teafie — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 18:07:50 GMT

Yeah, cool Bob, sad but true, but when you pointed that out I realised that I knew that.

lol doh.:)

How could it be any thing else.:P double Doh.;)

RE: Phantom power consumtion.

BJM — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:49:32 GMT

CMOS batteries are standard lithium cells, which are not rechargeable. They are there specifically to hold the BIOS chip settings when the PC is not turned on - just turn the PC off at the mains when it's not in use.

RE: Phantom power consumtion.

Teafie — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 15:09:55 GMT

He.:)

I'd better go get on wi' mi jobs or i'm in for the high jump.:D

RE: Phantom power consumtion.

bigdaddy — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:38:26 GMT

I had too much bother getting paid for the last article I wrote. I have given up on journalism.:rolleyes:

RE: Phantom power consumtion.

Teafie — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:12:32 GMT

BD get in there and do the article.

We no longer have our video player plugged in. Strange, we never watch videos any more, but intill last week this machine was just plugged in for the clock.:w00t:

RE: Phantom power consumtion.

bigdaddy — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:07:30 GMT

I am running a test on my PC and its associated bits. Over the last three days I have used 15 pence worth of leccy. I switch on about 6 times a day for up to half an hour.:)

RE: Phantom power consumtion.

-Wiz!- — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:33:14 GMT

[quote][b]Teafie (22/06/2008)[/b][hr]I have a PC which I use at the weekends only, or even less often, so this means that whilst the PC is so called off the psu is still keeping the MoBo battery charged, but @ what cost.[/quote]

Mobo batteries last years. There is no need to leave the psu on. :)

Phantom power consumtion.

Teafie — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:20:54 GMT

Sorry, but this request is house hold and is not specific to computers.

But all my consumer electronics are either linked to computers or feature computer technologys of there own. like the HIFI/TV.

Is it possible for MM to do a feature on just how much money/carbon is leaking from my house due to computerized consumer electronics.

I have a PC which I use at the weekends only, or even less often, so this means that whilst the PC is so called off the psu is still keeping the MoBo battery charged, but @ what cost.