Advice on Energy Improvements

[conor_mc]

Good point Leo, I did find it hard to find consumption stats for the Tapo P110's that I have, found them for US-type plugs easily enough but not UK-type. https://www.tapo.com/us/product/smart-plug/tapo-p110/#tapo-product-spec

Power Consumption:
Power Consumption (Relay ON): 1.64 W
Standby Power Consumption (Relay OFF): 0.64 W

 

[Leo]

Good point Leo, I did find it hard to find consumption stats for the Tapo P110's that I have, found them for US-type plugs easily enough but not UK-type.

Same, I eventually found some details on a user forum!!

Under the Ecodesign regs, most household devices sold in the EU must use less than 0.5W on standby, network connected devices can use up to 8W until next year when they must also meet the 0.5W limit. Smart plugs may still be a good idea then if you can control multiple devices via a single smart plug.

 

[conor_mc]

Yep, I have a 4-gang with several low-draw devices (TV, Sky Q, etc.) on one smartplug. Knocks off about 20W of power for 15 hours a day (most days!).

 

[elcato]

I just plug out the plugs or switch off at the wall switch. Oh dear, I've turned into me mammy .....