Does this consume electricity while plugged in? What's the diff between this always plugged in vs. having my phone charger stay plugged in? TY
1963729
I believe it only draws power in the "on" mode, which is likely very little as it is only powering the small LED light on top and possibly the timer if it is digital. The purpose of this being always plugged is to shut off power to devices plugged into it based on the chosen time (15/30 minutes). I do not see a benefit for a cell phone plugged into it. My wife used it for her curling iron or hair straightener incase she forgets to turn them off.
1963730
The name of the product, "Conserve Socket", provides the answer in its name. This product is in some ways similar to keeping your phone charger plugged in, but the major difference between a phone charger and the Conserve Socket is that the Conserve Socket is a timer. No matter what appliance is plugged into the socket, the appliance will no longer operate after the pre-selected time on the Conserve Socket has elapsed or until the start button on the Conserve Socket is depressed again.
1963731
The unit itself has no power-consumption rating that I can see. If I had to guess, I'd say it consumes probably as much power as a night-light, or less. The unit itself is basically a volt/amp meter coupled with a display - none of these are power-hungry components.
1963732
No it doesn't consume electricity when plugged in because there is a button you need to press to turn it on. When the 30 minutes or 3/6 hours are done it turns itself off
1963733
I really don't know. I set the timer for 3 hrs, which is the amount of time suggested for my tablet. I believe the info on the website indicates that the power stops at the B.C. Socket when not is use. Look up the info on the website. Hope this helps. I love mine; have several.
822255
I keep my charger plugged in all the time. I use it for depression light therapy so need it for 1.5 hours daily. It can keep up if I keep it plugged in but I do have two and usually alternate days.
2241855
I believe just like any re-chargeable device (Phone, Tablet, speakers etc...) the battery will become charged as the device is being used.To the best of my knowledge I believe that it uses the AC power. Never the less, the device still receives an increase in 'charged power' as you continue to use the device, as long as it's kept plugged in to an active outlet. I hope this helps.
283784
No, I do not believe it cuts power, but I also believe that most recent android phones, iPhones and tablets including iPads are not susceptible to damage from remaining connected to the charger and automatically go to trickle charging. I regularly charge these devices overnight without having to start at empty and have experienced no reduction in battery life in any device that would indicate battery damage.
2006935
Shana, From what I have read (may be wrong), regular chargers pull energy even when not charging a device and they say they pull a lot of energy. This one does not pull power when your device is not plugged in. Your smart phone should control when it needs charging and stop when at 100%. I really like this charger; you don't have to worry about someone misplacing it. Also, easy to install. The top port is a fast charge and has a green light when charging. The bottom does not. I also ordered these and love them: Magic-T Bundle of 10 Durable Braided Nylon 3 Foot Micro USB Sync Cable Charging Cord for Samsung Galaxy S4,S3,S2,HTC One X, One 2(M8),Nokia N9 Lumia 9 Great deal. Hope I helped.
938650
you can leave it plugged in as long as you like. the light changes color when it is finished charging. will need new usb cord though. it may also break if you are trying to recharge a high amp device. my GF uses it every other day, it gets pretty hot when charging her phone.
998799
No you have to turn it on and off each time or it will die. You can plug in and use it but for some reason mine doesnt charge as fast as the battery on it is depleted. I think it could just be my charger though
1528835
Yes, from the law of conservation of energy (physics) it's clear that you can't get energy/power for nothing so if you're using this inverter it is drawing power from somewhere (your car battery). However, the car's battery is constantly re-charged when the engine is running so your battery shouldn't run out if you're driving while using the inverter. Also, how fast the battery drains depends on what you have plugged into the inverter. If you're just charging a phone, little power is used as compared to having a hair dryer plugged into it. So, long story short -- don't charge or run high-power devices for long periods of time with this (or any) inverter while your car is turned off because that will quickly drain your battery. If you're driving, you should be fine but your gas mileage will probably go down (conservation of energy again, your car has to get energy from somewhere to be able to recharge your battery -- it gets this energy from gasoline). Hope this helps, sorry for the in-depth info -- I'm an electrical engineer and haven't had a change to 'nerd out' yet today :-)
1138076
According to our product team, all our chargers have a chip inside to prevent overcharge your device. If you can't unplug your device at once after fully charged, there is little effect on your device in normal status. However, if there is abnormal situation occur, such as power cut and then power on in your home while you keeping plug the device on the charger/outlet, it may cause a damage to your device and our charger. Thus, in the long term safety consideration of electronic device, we suggest you unplug your device after fully charged. Really appreciated your understanding towards this matter.
430478
I believe either is OK. I usually leave it plugged in during frequent use. For storage, I unplug then charge prior to use.
1963284
is this item rechargeable? or do i have to always plug it in to operate... hoping for a speedy reply... thanks...
52988
No, this charges it just as plugging it into your computer or wall/car adapter would. It will most likely charge faster if it's off, but you can definitely use it while charging.
716311
Mine works perfectly. I plug it into my monitor USB port at work so i never take it home. I plug in my iphone charge while at work and i'm good. I never have to worry about my phone losing power while at work or on my commute home. I have the charge cable at home that came w/ the phone, and I only use it on weekends. My phone is charged up til at least 9am the following workday morning when i get in to work.
1580478
It will keep charging your phone until you unplug it. I had my backup completely charged the other night, I left my phone pluged into it and by the morning the backup was drained because it never shut off. Even after my phone was 100% charged.
879078
I do not know the answer to this as I always use mine plugged into electricity.
561325
Yes, your phone will act as if it is plugged in to a normal phone charger when connected to this device. You will be able to continue using your phone while it is charging off this device.
2258598
You can leave it plugged in using a usb cable with a plug in adapter at the wall, similar to a lot of devices now that charge via usb cable. Just leave it plugged in and it will operate off electricity and keep the battery charged. Be aware that on mine the water in one speaker quit "dancing". Not sure what this was related to but probably not a power issue but defective.