Episode 174
Would turning off standby devices increase my heating bills?
We're told to save electricity by switching off devices on standby. But if a home is heated solely by electricity, would there still be any savings by turning off all those devices? Plus a 57 year old male asks if any of his origional...
Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists
January 30, 20124m 20s
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We're told to save electricity by switching off devices on standby. But if a home is heated solely by electricity, would there still be any savings by turning off all those devices? And a 57 male asks if any of his original parts remain..... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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