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UFicle: Electricity question by Master_Rahl222007-10-22 14:56:25
  to an extent YES by joecrouse 2007-10-22 14:59:35
Big items like TVs when they are plugged in are in an "sleep" state much like your computer. OTHERS like powerblocks draw constantly. (which is why they get warm even when the item is unused)
However
the startup surge on these is pretty substantial. especialy items with electric motors.

[ Reply ]
    Yes and No by Sterling_Ag2007-10-22 15:03:18
      meant that to be a reply to the TLP... (n/t) by Sterling_Ag2007-10-22 15:04:19
      ^ He has it exactly right. by RetiQlum22007-10-22 15:53:55
        I beg to differ? by chijik2007-10-22 16:32:54
          Sometimes the power strip for the TV is not by lab rat2007-10-22 16:43:28

 

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