What is meant by vampire power ?

QuestionsCategory: Energy and PowerWhat is meant by vampire power ?
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Team GreenSutra® Staff answered 8 years ago

Vampire Power refers to the consumption of electrical power by electronic devices and/or appliances while they are switched off or in a standby mode.

Vampire Power can also be referred to as:

  • Standby Power
  • Vampire Draw
  • Phantom Load
  • Ghost Consumption
  • Leaking Electricity
  • No-Load Power

It causes approximately 5-8% of electricity wastage.

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