If a mobile phone charger is connected to the electricity socket with the switch on but not connected to......

Question

the mobile phone, is it still using up electricity?

Answer 1

AS ABOVE

Answer 2

Yes it does, its been on the tv lately saying that if a socket isn't being used it should be switched off and this will save you alot of money on your electricity bills.

Answer 3

YEP

Answer 4

yh coz on sum chargers u can get electrified if there is a sudden overflow n ur touchin the wrong bit, (happens mostly abroad)

Answer 5

Yes it is still drawing a little current even although it is not connected to the phone.

Answer 6

Yes, but the amount used wouldn't be enough to register on your electricity meter.

Answer 7

Any mains adaptor (including those for mobile 'phones) will draw a current off the mains if it is plugged in and switched on, but not connected to the 'phone. The transformer electronics need it to convert the voltage down to 3.7V or whatever your mobile uses.

Answer 8

Yes it does.

They are very inefficient devices. Put your hand on it. Does it feel warm? Where do you think that heat comes from?