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When an item is plugged into an outlet and not being used is electricity still being pulled?
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∙ 17y ago
I'ts minimul, but yes. I knew a man who unplugged everything in his house before he left for work everyday. He said his bill did go down about $30 a month. I asked about his alarm clock, he said he got one with a battery back-up so he didn't have to reset it everyday. If you have an entertainment center, it's easy to get a power cord you plug about 6 things into, then you just have to turn off the power cord, instead of unplugging everything.
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How does the computer get its electricity?
Most computers use a mix of battery power, as well as electricity, as their energy source. For instance, your cell phone works through battery power that you must charge with electricity when it runs out.
How does a tv get its energy?
By being plugged into the electrical socket in the wall that gives it electricity.
How come you to plug machiens into electricity to use it?
Without being plugged in the machines will not work. The power comes along the wire into the machine.
Why is it dangerous to stick a metal knife into an electric outlet?
Metal is a conductor and the electricity will easily flow through it.
Should I unplug kitchen electronics to lower my energy costs?
Kitchen electronics do not use electricity just by being plugged in, unless the product automatically turns on when plugged in. Your refrigerator and coffee machine use electricity when plugged in, but you do not need to unplug your toaster. Microwaves need to be unplugged if they have lights or something like that that remains on.
Why does the reset button on a wall outlet pop out when something is plugged into it?
Assume this is a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet. The GFCI looks for current that is flowing to ground, in a manner that could result in electrical shock to a user. The appliance that is being plugged in could be defective, the wiring connected to the load side of the GFCI may be incorrect, or the GFCI outlet could be defective. Try using another appliance. If the GFCI holds, the first appliance is most likely the cause.
Would touching the prongs of a plugged in power cord produce the same amount of electricity as being shocked directly by sticking something in an outlet?
The household electricity supply (240volts in Britain) would remain the same how ever you touched bare wires of contacts. What could make a difference is whether you are standing in bare feet on a damp floor, or wearing thick rubber soled boots. If you are in some way earthed, then the effect can be shocking.
If you leave your wireless phone home charger plugged does it drain electricity even if there is no phone on it?
Yes, it does. The current is still flowing through it, although there is nothing being charged.
What is flex outlet?
An appliance cable or "flex" outlet is a type of electrical outlet which is NOT a "socket outlet" to take plugs for appliances so that they can be plugged and un-plugged. An appliance cable or "flex" outlet has terminals inside it. The terminals allow the wires in an appliance cable or "flex" to be connected to the household wiring in a building. The household wiring comes from the building's main electrical power panel, which carries the main circuit breakers. The circuit breakers are fitted to protect the household wiring from catching on fire if any circuit is overloaded. Such appliance cable or "flex" outlets also have strain-relief clips. A strain-relief clip helps to prevent the cable from being yanked out of the outlet if the appliance gets moved away from the wall where the outlet is installed. Such outlets, with terminals inside and strain-relief clips, are used for fixed appliances, such as ranges or dryers, which should never have to be un-plugged during normal use of the appliance by the user.
What tool could you use to see how much electricity something uses?
There are plug in tools that plug into an outlet, then the device you wish to test is plugged into the tool. One such tool is called the "Kill A Watt" and sells for around $22.00. The following can be displayed, Volts, Amps, Watts, Frequency, Power Factor, VA (apparent power), and Killowatt Hours when the device is being tested.
New cellphone batteries?
Cellphone batteries last after fully charged, through the electricity inserted in the phone while being plugged in. Batteries typically have to be replaced as needed, or every year.
What is the active outlet?
the outlet being used (like plugs for cords)
