Does my light use power when off?

Angry_Bear

I've just fitted a remote control ceiling light/fan and I'm wondering if it uses power when the wall switch is on the on position but I've turned it off with the remote?

If there isn't an obvious answer, how do I find out - what should I look for?

And finally, if it is using power when off, how much is it likely to be using (it's fitted with energy saver bulbs)?

Thanks in advance.

societys_child

There will be a receiver unit waiting for a signal from your remote to tell it to switch on
. . . so yes it will most likely use a teensy weensy bit power as it's "on standby" . Doesn't make any difference what type of bulbs are fitted when it's not actually in use.

Angry_Bear

societys_child wrote: »

There will be a receiver unit waiting for a signal from your remote to tell it to switch on . . . so yes it will use a teensy weensy bit power as it's "on standby"

Thanks, I knew that was the case with things like TVs but I wasn't sure how it would work with a light unit.

muckybutt

For something like that I would think you are looking at milliamps, which would barely be noticeable on a meter.