Installed a simple standby-killer!

Caffe · 11-26-08, 08:22 AM

It was time to clean behind my computer so I took the opportunity to install a Universal AutoPowerOff from SavePower. It's a power strip that kills the computer accessories when the computer is shut down. Saves some power, but for me mostly a question of laziness.

More images and a review if you click the image.
Or click here...

Just a idea if anyone of you has large monitors etc that drains a lot of electricity when in standby mode.

Also a little DIY

/Caffe

Daox · 11-26-08, 08:54 AM

How much power are you saving by using the power strip?

I know my entire computer setup uses about 10-11W while off or in standby. A new smart power strip is on the list of things to get.

Caffe · 11-28-08, 03:36 PM

I haven't done any measurements but a kill-a-watt-meter or similar is my next purchase, will do a test then!

11-26-08, 08:22 AM	#1
Caffe ECO Blogger & DIY'er Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Installed a simple standby-killer! It was time to clean behind my computer so I took the opportunity to install a Universal AutoPowerOff from SavePower. It's a power strip that kills the computer accessories when the computer is shut down. Saves some power, but for me mostly a question of laziness. More images and a review if you click the image. Or click here... Just a idea if anyone of you has large monitors etc that drains a lot of electricity when in standby mode. Also a little DIY /Caffe __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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11-28-08, 03:36 PM	#3
Caffe ECO Blogger & DIY'er Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I haven't done any measurements but a kill-a-watt-meter or similar is my next purchase, will do a test then! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.