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Old 16-10-2006, 13:24   #1
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Pace box power down

Hi,

I have recently invested in an 'intelligent' power multi-block that switches everything else off at the mains when the primary socket reduces consumption. I had hoped to have my NTL Pace box as the primary, but there is not enough of a difference between on and stand-by, so I have had to plug in my TV as the primary.

The Pace box seemed to come back ok during the first week, about 3 minutes to boot, but now it can take up to about 10. Is this powering the box on and off a bad thing (apart from having to switch on 10 mins before you want to watch something!)?

Thanks.

Ps.... I am hoping the TV Drive is going to have a bigger difference between on and stand-by

(oh... sorry I have just realised that I have put this in the wrong thread!)
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Re: Pace box power down

IMO Powering on and off can do more damage then help because the internal components are constantly heating up and cooling down.

to the forum and don't worry, im sure a friendly mod will be along to move it
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Re: Pace box power down

to the forum. As you discovered, the only difference between Standby and On (on the pace boxes anyway) is that the TV Scart socket shuts down. So, not a lot of difference in current.

The Pace box should ideally be left on, but the easiest option may be to just do as I do, and switch the wall socket off of a night.
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