I leave my charger plugged into my Monster surge protector all the time. I dont leave my macbook plugged in all the time though, only when my battery is low. Is this constantly using electricity? and is this ok for the charger?
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Far be it from me to challenge Mad Jew, but I'm pretty sure that even when an item is plugged into a surge protector there is at least some electricity being used.
Some "green" websites indicate that anytime an item is plugged in to an outlet it is drawing at least a small current of electricity. If you're concerned about electricity, a surge protector that stops "phantom" use may be of interest.
Some "green" websites indicate that anytime an item is plugged in to an outlet it is drawing at least a small current of electricity. If you're concerned about electricity, a surge protector that stops "phantom" use may be of interest.
my biggest concern is that i dont want it to be costing me money for the electricity it might be using while plugged in. Think it will make any difference, like more than a few dollars a bill?
it has a transformer in it therefore it is using power. shouldn't hurt the charger at all but it is using power so it is not helping you to leave it plugged in.
o i c. I guess i will unplug and plug it in every time i need it. The only thing is that my monster surge protector is in the back of my tv stand and its in a tight spot. I suppose i will just have to deal with it, especially because i dont pay my electric bill.
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I didn't think that applied to newer adaptors/chargers (laptop or otherwise), but I could be wrong.