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To: BfloGuy
I think the British have the right solution -- each outlet has an on/off switch.

Those smart outlets consume power. It may be less than the appliance's standby power, but it is there.

56 posted on 01/04/2012 6:37:53 AM PST by 5thGenTexan
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To: 5thGenTexan; BfloGuy
I think the British have the right solution -- each outlet has an on/off switch.

Those smart outlets consume power. It may be less than the appliance's standby power, but it is there.

What's smart about a dumb old rocker switch? Press for on, press for off.


69 posted on 01/04/2012 7:57:15 AM PST by Oztrich Boy (Whatever happened to that Amy Summerland sailing chick?)
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