hello, will this work for light loads without being plugged in to an electrical outlet?Thank you
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Yes. Plug device into your computer and you can charge @ your computers' speed. To use the four (4) high speed connections (the one that swivel) the hub must be plugged into a electrical outlet. It can also be used plugged into an electrical outlet while connected to your computers' usb port. Hopefully this will help you a bit.
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honestly, I'm not sure about that. We don't leave it on if we don't have boots on it. We have it hooked up to a power strip and just flick the switch off when we take the boots off. But I have not noticed my electric bill go up since getting the boot dryer. I personally don't think it uses much power. It does not appear to use much power. I can have my husband look at it though, to see what the watts,etc are if you are interested.
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Hello you do not need electricity, it runs on the internal battery. When the battery is dead you purchase a new unit. That is what makes this unit so handy you can put it anywhere on a shelf, end table, bookcase on a wall. It doesn't have to be mounted solid to anything. Ernie
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I would not recommend it for this purpose. The unit does not come with a power cord, it has to be hard wired and it is designed to hang from the ceiling. It would work, but it wouldn't look to attractive. It's designed more for a garage or workshop.
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No, it does not need to be plugged in. However, I would advise you on NOT buying this. The light is not that bright and it broke on me in about a year. It collected water in the lighting compartment and is not very reliable
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This was a gift for my son, and he said it works without being plugged in, with being plugged into an outlet, and it works being plugged into a computer. I hope this helps.
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It can be plugged into an outlet; no electrician required. Easy to install, a great lamp (we have 2)
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This unit requires a power source. I would not purchase it. I have found better that would work for your application.
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yes -- and it works perfectly either way. I have it plugged in at home, but can take it with me also when there will be no electrical outlet
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I have a two story house but this is not what determines whether or not this will power it.It is based upon amp- watt etc. In my house I have a 200 amp service- once connected to my house (use a qualified electrician---always) I was able to run the boiler, AC, Stove and fridge with misc lights on in the house. The point is to manage while you have no power and toggle if needed certain rooms. This works perfectly--even though it runs high, continuously- does the job!
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everything I have ever plugged into this has operated flawlessly. But that has only included video players and things of that nature. I haven't tried a light, but I can't imagine why it wouldn't work. Its a regular outlet.
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Yes. What you're doing is giving your outlet and on off switch. When it's turned on, the switch will light up green and the outlet will be powered.
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No it doesn't work that way. The lamp does not remember its on/off state. Once disconnected from power, you have to switch it on after connection.
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I'm sure it would be such little pull from the lights it wouldn't matter, but if it does you can run a switch to shut off when not in use.
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The plug uses 50mW with no load. That's with absolutely nothing plugged in to it. So yes it does use some power but its a miniscule amount.
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You can use it for a resistive load such as a halogen light bulb. Minimum load is 20 Watts. Will not run with zero load or less than 20 Watts. Unit I have works perfectly on a 40 Watt load. It is used every day.
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Yes it plugs into a 120V outlet, no you can't put it outdoors it is made for indoors, the ballast increases the wattage to run the light so brightly. The sun outdoors is brighter than this light so I don't know why you would use it outdoors.