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Does an "electrical strip" plugged into the wall still use energy even though the switch is turned off?

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Does an "electrical strip" plugged into the wall still use energy even though the switch is turned off?

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  1. yes, becuase is still drains energy fro the source to the plug. I know it sounds impossible, but its true!


  2. no

  3. I've heard on TV that it does.  I don't know rather its true...Just to be sure though, why not unplug it?

  4. No it's pretty much just sitting there...

  5. In general, no, it won't use energy.

    These strips are, in fact, the recommended way to turn off "phantom loads" like your VCR, TV, DVD player, etc. that draw a little power even when not being used.

  6. It might pull a few mil watts but that is nothing.

  7. Nope...its just like leaving a lamp pluged in. When it is off there is no current being pulled through it.
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