Pace Set Top Box power usage.
 

I've been playing around with my Maplin Power & Energy monitor http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...urce=1&doy=3m8 (I know, I know, I'm a sad person). It seems the Pace set-top box uses almost as much power in stand-by mode as it does when in use.

Stand-by: 23watts 0.13amp
In use: 24watts 0.14amp

Doesn't sound a lot but when you add it up it's 4Kw a week, multiply that by the number of customers...

I've put mine on a separate switch now using a remote control 13A socket.
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...rce=14&doy=3m8 so it'll only be turned on when needed (I've done the same to the router and modem).

Re: Pace Set Top Box power usage.
 

Thats because in standby nothing is turned off apart from the the bottom scart output (TV), is is still decoding the transport stream and running the epg etc.:)

Edit: oh, and warming the room!;)

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I'd imagine most people think that stand-by mode on any device is designed for minimal power consumption, but that's not the case on the set-top box or my old CRT TV.

My new CRT TV is better, 3watts on stand-by and 42watts in use.

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How many watts does the remote control switch use? (It will always be on, waiting for the remote signal) Then take into account the energy in the battery in the remote.

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That's a fine question! Back in in moment...

0.1watt and 0.01amp. The battery in the remote is only used when the button is pressed so it's minimal.

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Now can anyone do the same test on a Samsung - are they any greener than the Pace?

How about Sky boxes, Freeview, VCR, DVD, PVR - who is the best, and who is the worst?