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Costs of running a usb fan?
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But their ruling applies to 2.5w usb fans too! (1/8th of the cost)
I've told her to use her portable phone charger and a usb fan rather than giving them money....
Or, just take more regular breaks to cool down from the heat - those breaks will soon add, but they can't refuse her a few minutes of the conditions are making her dizzy, for example.
The company has obviously grown larger than the premises can cater for, but instead of upgrading the power supply, they're making conditions worse for their staff...
Guess they've forgetting their traditional values, in favour of a modern approach!0 -
I've yet to meet a finance director who would differentiate between something like a mains and USB powered device. They instinctively pick the more expensive. :rotfl:matilda.cs wrote: »But their ruling applies to 2.5w usb fans too! (1/8th of the cost)...I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the In My Home MoneySaving, Energy and Techie Stuff boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.
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matilda.cs wrote: »
A USB port can output a maximum power of 5w at 500mA
If a USB fan used ALL of that power, it would run at 2.5watts (watts=ampsxvolts)
I spotted the deliberate mistake!0 -
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How much is it to charge a phone?0
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A USB port can output a maximum power of 5w at 500mA
If a USB fan used ALL of that power, it would run at 2.5watts (watts=ampsxvolts)matilda.cs wrote: »Huh??
Did I miss something??
Yes!
A maximum 5w = 2.5w??
try 5 volts;)0 -
Oh, I see! My bad...0
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Why not use your own battery powered fan, use rechargeable batteries, and charge them at work.0
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Tyler_Durden_UK wrote: »Why not use your own battery powered fan, use rechargeable batteries, and charge them at work.
I did think about that...
My issue is that, ultimately, that just paints over the fact that the employer is being a turd.0
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