--- In Beyond_cheap_fuel@..., "Peter"
<petereggleston@...> wrote:
>
> If having appliances on standby wastes so much energy, I can't
> understand why manufacturers make things with a standby facility.
> In the old days we switched the television on when we wanted it and
> when we finished we switched it off. What is wrong with that?
> Peter
>

Yes - an 'OFF' switch is definately the best way to save energy, pity
they went out of fashion!

Clive :-))