What is an energy-saving power strip?
Electronic devices in many homes draw power even after they have been switched off. Computers, printers, and scanners draw similar amounts of power in spite of being turned off. The stereo, television, and DVD player also end up wasting a lot of power even when they are idle. This “Phantom Load” could add up to 10% to a household’s total electricity bill. In such cases, the power strip is a great way to conserve power. It has multiple outlets which allow a number of devices to remain connected. Instead of switching off various devices to conserve energy, the power strip which connects all the devices can be easily unplugged. It not only conserves energy but also reduces the energy bill.
What kinds of power strips are available in the market?
Power-saving power strips with several variations are available in the market today. These power strips range from basic models to high-efficiency power-saving power strips. Such power strips are able to identify whether the connected devices are in use or have been switched off and thus prevent them from using more electricity. Power strips with movement sensors, those which let you group several electronic devices together to be switched on/off simultaneously and power strips which leave selected outlets always on are some of the options available to users.
How does a power strip conserve energy?
The power strip using appropriate circuitry, can sense the amount of power that flows through it. A drop in the power consumed from the control outlet triggers the power strip to switch off power. There are different outlets available for devices that need to be functional all day long and for devices that can be switched off when they are not in use. In addition, these power strips are also able to identify power surges and divert the additional power to the grounding line to avoid any damage to the devices.
How are the outlets placed on the power strip?
The outlets are color coded on the power strip for essential and non-essential devices. . Each device has it own on/off switch on the power strip. This helps in switching off individual devices without affecting the other devices which are in use.
