A lot more than that, it seems - I've just measured a couple, and they were using about 85 mW (FCU) and 170 mW (13A socket) respectively (of which the amount dissipated in the resistor was about 40 mW and 135 mW respectively).
Yes, it all adds up, particularly over populations, so I guess I'm a bit naughty for not being able to get too excited about it. The way I look at it, from a personal point of view, is that 50 mW 24/7 for a year is equivalent to an immersion being on for about 8.8 minutes or a 10.5 kW shower for about 2.5 mins.
Is having 3 switches not the best way forward for these devices. One for either socket as per normal, then a separate one for the PSU for the USB outlets.
Like this i made in paint.
I can but presume that at least the 'socket part' has to - I can't see that one can get off that hook but adding other things to a socket.
Well, there appears to be no marking which mentions BS1363. However, is that actually necessary - does the CE mark not indicate that the product complies "with all relevant standards"? I guess we need stillp here!
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