John Posted November 21, 2003 Share Posted November 21, 2003 Do you turn everything off at night, including unplugging it from the socket? Do you leave things on Standby? What do you leave on? Are you worried about the fire hazzard it may cause? For example, do you leave your mobile on charge overnight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted November 21, 2003 Share Posted November 21, 2003 I never turn anything off at night I leave the landing light on all night I leave the phone plugged into the charger all night I sometimes leave the TV on standby, but try to remember to turn it off at the button I never unplug anything You can worry too much in my view Mind you, having said that, two things I make sure of 1. smoke alarm batteries always charged 2. carbon monoxide tester always plugged in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Orange Posted November 21, 2003 Share Posted November 21, 2003 I turn everything off except the girlfriend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Rock Posted November 21, 2003 Share Posted November 21, 2003 I leave everything on, including the telly, lights, mobile phone, breadmaker, even the electric blanket if it's cold at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchresearch Posted November 21, 2003 Share Posted November 21, 2003 Originally posted by Dick Dastardly I turn everything off except the girlfriend. I can never find the switch to turn it ON never mind off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Posted November 21, 2003 Share Posted November 21, 2003 I turn everything off but don't unplug things. I don't leave the TV on standby because I thought it used as much electricity on standby as if it were on. That just seems a waste to me. I heard about someone's mobile phone that was on charge overnight and melted. I still charge mine overnight though. I don't really know how much of a realistic fire risk a mobile phone charging up is? Maybe someone can enlighten me? It's unfortunate that I find charging my phone up overnight is the most convenient time to do it. Following on from Belle's point: I do check my smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector as often as I can remember though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikey Posted November 21, 2003 Share Posted November 21, 2003 Originally posted by alchresearch I can never find the switch to turn it ON never mind off! Your obviously pressing the wrong button:thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted November 21, 2003 Share Posted November 21, 2003 I unplug the kettle and toaster, turn the TV off standby (it uses more power than when actually on!) and turn the lights off. That's about it. Not really sure why I unplug the toaster and kettle, think it's become a habit now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidla Posted November 21, 2003 Share Posted November 21, 2003 Turn the telly off but leave the video on. Sometimes leave my towel heater on if I've had a shower. Turn the PC off (the monitor goes onto standby, don't normally switch it off completely). The stereo stays on standby. My mobile phone is plugged in most of the time. Don't unplug anything, what's the point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max Posted November 21, 2003 Share Posted November 21, 2003 Originally posted by Sidla Don't unplug anything, what's the point? With you on that Sidla. If I go into the kitchen at night it's lit up like the flight deck of the Enterprise with the amount of indicator lights on. In fact, I can pretty much navigate through the whole house by the lights coming from electrical appliances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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