Stupidity abounds..

So, http://www.earthtechproducts.com/bye-bye-standby.html is a product that claims it will save all that power that your appliances waste while in ‘standby’ mode. However, what it seems to actually be is a rebranded X10 system (note the ‘unit code’ and ‘house code’). So remind me – replacing one active power switch with another does me what good exactly?

One Response to “Stupidity abounds..”

  1. sheer_panic Says:

    Answer: Not all active power switches are created equal. One designed with a very small charge pump power supply will be enormously more efficient than one designed with a conventional (transformer) or oversized or poorly designed switcher. Hence, it’s likely that this product does actually save power. And, p.s., I can be a dumbass at times.

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