Re: Computer drawing power when switched off?

I also learned not long ago that everything that is PLUGGED IN to an outlet
STILL has some small power that is being drawn to it. The only way to stop
that is to unplug the item completely. This piece of info was gleaned from a
power company.

Karen

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Just because the power company told you that doesn't make it true. I've
disassembled enough electrical/electronic devices and studies enough
schematic diagrams to tell you that simply is not true. In *some*
instances its true, but its far from being true about everything. In
general, if a device has a 'soft touch' power on button, then yes, it
will draw a very small amount of current even when turned off. However,
if the power switch is the rocker type (like computer power supplies
have), a toggle, or the type that pops in and out, then tha almost
always completely disconnects AC power from the device.

Turning off the rocker switch on a power strip will also completely
remove power from any device plugged into the strip.

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KarenMoyer1%40aol.com">KarenMoyer1aol.com wrote:
> I also learned not long ago that everything that is PLUGGED IN to an outlet
> STILL has some small power that is being drawn to it. The only way to stop
> that is to unplug the item completely. This piece of info was gleaned from a
> power company.
>
> Karen
>

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