I f an outlet is plugged in, but not on, does it still take up electricity?
2007-02-03 00:34:11 · 4 answers · asked by وللولTHE DUNGEON KILLERلول 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Yes.
http://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2001/02/09_energ.html
2007-02-03 00:49:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Some electronic devices do still use electricity if they are plugged in but turned off.
2007-02-03 08:44:14 · answer #2 · answered by Vakari 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on the device or appliance.
Some can appear powered off yet still be using a small amount of current (for internal timers or clocks).
Something as simple as a lamp ... no. If not being used it uses no current whatsoever.
regards,
Philip T
2007-02-03 08:42:18 · answer #3 · answered by Philip T 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
no
2007-02-03 08:42:06 · answer #4 · answered by DASH 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋