{"id":28649,"date":"2018-01-26T02:56:29","date_gmt":"2018-01-26T02:56:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.oracletutoring.ca\/blog\/?p=28649"},"modified":"2018-01-26T02:56:29","modified_gmt":"2018-01-26T02:56:29","slug":"mobile-phones-electronics-should-i-unplug-the-phone-charger-when-not-in-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oracletutoring.ca\/blog\/mobile-phones-electronics-should-i-unplug-the-phone-charger-when-not-in-use\/","title":{"rendered":"Mobile phones, electronics: should I unplug the phone charger when not in use?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Technology self-tutoring: the tutor checks the importance of unplugging an unused phone charger.<\/h1>\n

I’ve read in more than one place to unplug a phone charger when it’s not being used. Doing so I find inconvenient, but I’ve done it anyway because I’ve read I should. However, I’ve doubted there was a good reason.<\/p>\n

Today I decided to research the matter.<\/p>\n

howtogeek<\/a> considers the potential power a plugged-in, but idle (and post 2012) phone or laptop charger will draw. However, the conclusion is that it’s negligible – barely worth the trouble of unplugging the charger after use.<\/p>\n

itstillworks.com<\/a> examines fire and short-circuit risk of a plugged-in, yet idle charger. The recommendation, short of unplugging the charger, is to use it in a power strip, in a well-ventilated, cool location, away from flammable materials. Then, even if left plugged while not charging, the risk of fire or short circuit is reduced.<\/p>\n

Should you unplug the charger when not in use? You be the judge.<\/p>\n

Jack of Oracle Tutoring by Jack and Diane,<\/a> Campbell River, BC.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Technology self-tutoring: the tutor checks the importance of unplugging an unused phone charger. I’ve read in more than one place to unplug a phone charger when it’s not being used. Doing so I find inconvenient, but I’ve done it anyway …<\/p>\n

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