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Monitoring home electricity use -
small appliances cause electricity leakage


Electricity is wasted by a growing number of appliances when they are not in use. Monitoring home electricity use is a constant task, raising awareness of small appliances that can lead to electricity leakage is vital. It is estimated that in the USA it currently takes 26 power stations to power electricity leakage.

The following list contains most of the appliances that cause electricity leakage.

Product Category

Devices

TV & Video Equipment TV/VCR and combinations
Cable Box
Digital versatile disc (DVD)
Video disc player
Video cassette recorder
Digital satellite system (DSS)
Video game player
TV signal amplifier

Audio Compact audio system
Rack audio system
Portable stereo system when connected to mains electricity
Personal stereo when connected to mains electricity
Mains powered radio

Telephony Answering machine
Cordless phone charger
Cell phone charger
High speed internet interface

Home Security & Protection Baby monitor

Kitchen Intelligent toasters

Personal Care Electric toothbrush when recharging
Mains powered electric shaver charger
Mains powered electric hair/beard trimmer charger
Mains powered electric hand-held massager charger

Home Care & Maintenance Cordless hand vacuum charger
Cordless lawnmower charger
Cordless power tool chargers

Home Office Equipment Desktop computer
Computer audio equipment
LCD and CRT monitors
Laptop charger
Fax/printer/copier/scanner and combinations of these
Copier
Paper shredder
Other external computer peripherals
Ipods

Miscellaneous Range
Battery rechargers

Other electrical appliances the use electricity:

Miscellaneous Home heating (and cooling) control system
Mains powered Clock Radio
Water pumps
Extractor fans

Home Security & Protection Doorbell
Home alarm system
Home security system
Smoke detectors
Automatic garage door opener

Kitchen Range
Microwave oven
Electric hob
Natural gas hob igniter
Toasters

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