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Small appliances that 'leak' electricity.


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Electricity is wasted by a growing number of appliances when they are not in use. It is estimated that in Europe it currently takes 4 nuclear power stations to power electricity leakage, by 2010 this number is expected to double. Here is a list of some common electrical equipment's typical power consumption.

The following list contains most of the appliances that cause electricity leakage:

Product Category

TV & Video Equipment
Devices

TV/VCR and combinations
Cable Box
Digital versatile disc (DVD)
Video disc player
Digital satellite system (DSS)
Video game player
TV signal amplifier

Audio

Compact audio system
Rack audio system
Portable stereo system when connected to mains electricity
Personal stereo when connected to mains electricity
Mains powered radio

Telephony

Answering machine
Cordless phone charger
Cell phone charger
High speed internet interface

Kitchen

Intelligent toasters

Personal Care

Electric toothbrush when recharging
Mains powered electric shaver charger
Mains powered electric hair/beard trimmer charger
Mains powered electric hand-held massager charger

Home Care & Maintenance

Cordless hand vacuum charger
Cordless lawnmower charger
Cordless power tool chargers

Home Office Equipment

Desktop computer
Computer audio equipment
LCD and CRT screens
Laptop charger
Fax/printer/copier/scanner and combinations of these
Copier
Paper shredder
Other external computer peripherals

Miscellaneous

Battery charger
Mains powered Clock Radio
Water pumps

Other electrical appliances the use electricity

Home Security & Protection

Doorbell
Home alarm system
Home security system
Smoke detector
Automatic garage door opener
Baby monitor

Kitchen

Oven
Microwave oven
Electric hob
Gas hob igniter


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