Is this as safe as turning a plug socket off?

M0t0r0la said:
Personally all my electrical equipment is wired up via an RCD for extra safety and every night I isolate my gear by simply pressing the BLUE test button on my RCD.
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I also don't think tripping the RCD is necessary thats just going too far.
And usually it's only ground floor sockets that need to be protected by an RCD.
 
iamdjdz said:
Do it.

Turn everything on just for a night, and see what happens.
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This is only likely to work when attempting to distract evil-doers from taking over the universe (a la Star Trek). :)

I'd say that using an RCD to turn equipment off isn't particularly a good idea, though I suppose it does serve to ensure the RCD is working when you need it to work.
 
I actually have my PC plugged into a socket gadget that detects when the main unit is off then after 5 seconds switches of anything else plugged into the adaptor. Therefore, I can shut down my PC and my monitor, router, speakers & printer turn off automatically. I now that the amount of energy and time saved this way is probably small but every little helps both my pocket and the planet.

Likewise I have my TV, DVD player, DVD recorder, lounge lamp, PS2 and Xbox all connected to radio-controlled home-automation plugs. Marvellous. That way I can be "green" and not leave my kit on standby without the hassle of actually getting up and hitting the OFF button. Just click a button on my remote on the way to bed. :D

C.
 
iv got a cheap 4 socket one and each socket has its own switch. i use one for monitor and PC, one for speaker, and one for phone. works really well but its a cheapo chinese thing so one sockets gone dodgy and sparky...
 
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