TV TrickleSaver by TrickleStar: A cost analysis


TrickleSaver

Engadget recently posted an article on the TV TrickleSaver by TrickleStar. The purpose of the device is to cut off the standby power (a.k.a. vampire load) to your gaming systems attached to your TV. So when you turn off the TV, the TrickleSaver cuts off any standby power to your … continue reading


Attacking Standby (Vampire or Phantom) Loads


I want to suck your Watts!

Standby power refers to the electrical power an appliance draws just by being plugged into the outlet. This is also referred to as “vampire” orĀ  “phantom” load because the appliance is just sucking power from your wall (and money from your wallet).

Just about all … continue reading