Thread: Modems and Routers left plugged in?
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Old 30-11-2006, 17:03   #17
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Re: Modems and Routers left plugged in?
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Originally Posted by Halcyon View Post
I turn both my router and modem off as it is a waste of electricity.

I am thinking of buying some timers that will switch them on automatically when I need them.
eg. Timer 1 will switch on the modem at 7.50am and then timer 2 will turn on the router at 7.55am so everything is on when it needs to be and switch off automatically when I need them to.
Have you calculated the pay-back time before the time switches are paid for ?
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