How much an hour to run a 42" plasma TV?

bazz

:confused: Hya. Please does anyone know how much an hour it costs to run a 42" plasma TV? Have see the calculator, but it is fixed to the wall, and I don`t have any way to see the back, and don`t have any books with the watts etc. info. Thanks

Cardew

Plasma TV vary according to what is being watched and manufacturer/model of course.

However they are more 'power hungry' than LCD/CRT.

For a 42" I would think 400W would be about the right figure - say 3p-4p an hour.

bazz

Thanks. Do they use much in stand-by mode? Ours only switches right off when unplugged. Otherwise is in standby all time.

Cardew

Normally all TV's use very little power on standby.

The latest large Plasma TVs consume typically 1W to 2W so if left on 24/7 will cost £1 to £2 a year. In real terms a couple of pence a week.

This is normally the cue to get lectures on:

1. Any saving is worth having.

2. You are personally responsible for global climate change - if you leave your TV on standby.

3. Appliances left on Standby are a huge fire risk. - After all we all see our TVs catching fire all the time.

bazz

Thanks. I do unplug it in the night, but tend to forget if its in standby during the day. Also I`m one of those who like to have the tv on in the background. Will make sure its not left in standby anymore, and definately going to cut down on wasted hours when I`m not really watching it.
Thanks again x:T

spurs_nut

My eyes hurt

KILL_BILL

spurs_nut wrote: »

My eyes hurt

lol

i was about to mention why do people on here insist on typing in either bold caps or large type face ?

bazz

I have bad eyesight, and its easier for me to read big type face when typing, and because I`m a happy person, I like a bit of colour.
x

mikewebs

Thanks for typing in a big font...but could you type slower because I can't read fast! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Ken68

I like it BAZZ, be happy colours.Down with black.

manjushri_2

Cardew wrote: »

Normally all TV's use very little power on standby.

Not always the case Cardew. We all waste massive amounts of power by leaving appliances on standby. The best thing for the pocket and the environment is to switch off at the wall. The BBC website had an article on this last year http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4620350.stm and there are undoubtedly many more to be found by Googling.