

If a phone charger is plugged in it has no on/off contact, the power goes straight to the transformer and the device is always charging. When the contact in the power supply is broken the circuit is interrupted and the device will turn off. In electronic devices the power flows through a transformer to step down the voltage and a rectifiier to convert it to DC power. A contact in the power supply is closed completing the circuit and supplying power to turn on the device. When the device is turned on, no “signal” is sent.
#Igo power smart wall surge suppressor Pc
When you plug a device such as a TV or PC into a wall socket the 110 VAC is now present at that device’s power supply. The review posted by rahil123 makes no sense at all. The second two you order aren’t a better deal than the first two, so why would four be a better deal? If you were only charged shipping for the firs two, you might be onto something, but that isn’t the case. Thinking about getting just two? Then instead consider the Belkin Pivot six outlet model, or the Belkin Mini with two USB chargers (with enough power to charge an iPad). As such, I’m ordering a few more as in orders of four ir six via this WOot, they’re less expensive than the comparable, standard Belkin (that run $8-12 each on Amazon and Buy.com). When you order four, the Woot is a good value. I also like that they have side outlets, which makes it easier for recessed and behind-appliance areas You may save power, working best for phone and computer charging: we use them for our home recharging station. These iGo models work as promoted, but they’re no magic box. I have a couple of these in place today in addition to comparable standard four and six outlet, grounded surge protectors (the Belkin SurgeMaster and Pivot models). Net: this Woot is a good deal if you’re ordering more than two. If your house is hit directly, then you have more things to worry about, like fire. In a lightning storm close enough to hit you, unplug your valuable, sensitive electrical items entirely. Lightning is quick (who’da thunk?) and the surge protectors will likely not be fast enough to catch the surge in time. the voltages from lightning are in the millions, and too high for them and your home ground to deal withī. It’s possible you suffered a “close miss” that caused damage, and you had good, fast protectors. You were lucky: surge protectors do not generally protect against lightning. You can never have too many surge protectors as far as I’m concerned. Thankfully items that were plugged into surge protectors (mostly PCs) survived the strike undamaged. A bolt of lightning literally hit my house, and was powerful enough to fry the ground surge protector (I may have the name wrong, it was the one in the fuse box itself), along with multiple electronics - a TV, a Fax machine, 2 aquariums, and an intercom system (that was literally replaced the day before at a significant cost!) to name a few items. Plug in your computer and other devices to save power without the hassle of unplugging your devices.I wish we had had more surge protectors earlier this summer. Until NOW!!!! With iGo’s Green technology products, you can save the standby power wasted – automatically! No need to remember to unplug your laptop, iGo does the GREEN thinking for you! Sleek, energy-saving power management system with integrated iGo Green Technology automatically reduces wasted standby power. Some such devices offer remote controls and digital clock features to the user, while other devices, such as power adapters for laptop computers and other electronic devices, consume power without offering any energy saving features. In study’s performed by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory indicated that Standby power consumption accounts for approximately 10% of total residential electricity consumption in America, adding up to more than 3 Billion Dollars in annual energy costs. 6 Outlet Power Strip w/ Heavy Duty Cord - Box of 12pcs. A very common "electricity vampire" is a power adapter which has no power-off switch. GE Surge Protector - 10 Outlets, 2 USB Charging Ports, 4 ft. There is no need to remember to unplug the adapter to save energy, this power adapter does the thinking and energy saving for you.What is standby Power? Standby power, also called vampire power, vampire draw, phantom load, or leaking electricity, refers to the electric power consumed by electronic appliances while they are switched off or in a standby mode.

When the device no longer needs power, iGo green adapters automatically shut off – reducing the amount of electricity waste. IGo’s Green technology limits the amount of standby power wasted – by virtually detecting when a device is pulling power.
