[Boatanchors] Wall Warts and Switcher Power Supplies

[David C. Hallam]

I have several printers that have external switching PS as well as a 
couple of accessories for my ham gear that I have converted from 
batteries to switching PS.  The ham things are on only when in use. The 
printers are always on.  I am now starting to turn them off when not 
needed.  We have wall warts all over the house, telephones, clocks, etc.

Our electric bill has been steadily climbing, KWH used, and I am trying 
to find any way to cut back.  We have natural gas for dryer, furnace, 
stove, and hot water heater.  I don't under stand why we use so much 
electricity

David
KW4DH

On 11/27/2012 8:18 AM, rbethman wrote:
> By far, the largest number of switching PS are those in computers.
>
> Unless you leave the computer running, they are NOT on as the wall warts.
>
> My $0.02 worth.
>
> Bob - N0DGN
>
> On 11/27/2012 7:59 AM, David C. Hallam wrote:
>> Do switcher PS continue to draw current whether or not they are in 
>> use as do wall warts?
>>
>> David
>> KC4DH
>>
>
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