Please stop wasting energy, how much effort does it take to switch devices on and off when needed?
Please stop wasting energy, how much effort does it take to switch devices on and off when needed?
Just what I was thinking. Global warming effects in the news dayly..
Before pointing fingers, perhaps stop to think that if in fact (as stated by an industry leader/expert in the vid I posted above), electronic devices last longer when left on, then such devices need to be replaced more often when regularly turned on/off. Replacing these devices more often costs energy related to manufacturing / distribution / packaging / ... Have you done the math to confirm which practice is less energy intensive overall?
none of their products seem to have screens
I know the Mythbusters did a take on the myth that turning lights on and off uses more energy than leaving them on, and it turned out to be busted big time.Some experts will say that the off/on cycles will cause more wear over time than just leaving it on.
So they proved it's not a myth that on/off uses more? and true that always on uses less? Anyway - I'm going with PS Audio's expertise which is that devices sound better/last longer always on. Energy use is another question that I think should be evaluated to include the energy cost of making/replacing the device when it wears out prematurely.I know the Mythbusters did a take on the myth that turning lights on and off uses more energy than leaving them on, and it turned out to be busted big time.
Nope. Busting a myth means proving that it is a myth.So they proved it's not a myth that on/off uses more? and true that always on uses less?
Yes, they proved it was a myth.Nope. Busting a myth means proving that it is a myth.
Two different things; no one was debating whether leaving the unit on used more energy, it was about the wear and tear on the electronics from turning it off and on (presumably from being cycled with power/heat & cold) vs a steady state of being left on. 'Cause, yeah; leaving it on is gonna use electricity, without doubt lol.I know the Mythbusters did a take on the myth that turning lights on and off uses more energy than leaving them on, and it turned out to be busted big time.
confusing - mi braine urts!Yes, they proved it was a myth.
Thanks now I dont need to watch the video..Cool stuff. Thanks for sharing.
Summary:
Solid-state = leave it on.
Tube based = use that standby switch when not in use.