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  1. Today I went to LiDL and bought:

    A digital Vernier Caliper @ £9.99
    A metal, live AC, or wood, detector @ £3.99
    A Plug-in meter for volts, watts, kWh and (allegedly) power factor @
    £4.99
    A collapsible wheel nut spider @ £2.99

    Why couldn't I buy stuff like this 20 or 40 years ago when I might have
    had a use for them. ;-)

    I was sick of folk telling me how much power my TV etc burn when on
    standby, and now I know.

    TV = 4w
    VCR = 3w
    DVD = to low to measure
    Digi Box = 8 or 9w

    The digi-box is the villain then.....
    --
    Not PeeWinkle

  2. "Gordon" <[email hidden]> wrote

    Quoted message said:


    I was sick of folk telling me how much power my TV etc burn when on
    standby, and now I know.

    TV = 4w
    VCR = 3w
    DVD = to low to measure
    Digi Box = 8 or 9w

    The digi-box is the villain then.....
    --


    [censored]. We religiously turn the TV off but leave the VCR, DVD and
    Digibox on. Are they fairly standard results d'ya think?

    Graham

  3. "Gordon" <[email hidden]> wrote

    Quoted message said:


    I was sick of folk telling me how much power my TV etc burn when on
    standby, and now I know.

    TV = 4w
    VCR = 3w
    DVD = to low to measure
    Digi Box = 8 or 9w

    The digi-box is the villain then.....
    --


    [censored]. We religiously turn the TV off but leave the VCR, DVD and
    Digibox on. Are they fairly standard results d'ya think?

    Graham

  4. "Gordon" <[email hidden]> wrote

    Quoted message said:


    I was sick of folk telling me how much power my TV etc burn when on
    standby, and now I know.

    TV = 4w
    VCR = 3w
    DVD = to low to measure
    Digi Box = 8 or 9w

    The digi-box is the villain then.....
    --


    [censored]. We religiously turn the TV off but leave the VCR, DVD and
    Digibox on. Are they fairly standard results d'ya think?

    Graham

  5. "Gordon" <[email hidden]> wrote

    Quoted message said:


    I was sick of folk telling me how much power my TV etc burn when on
    standby, and now I know.

    TV = 4w
    VCR = 3w
    DVD = to low to measure
    Digi Box = 8 or 9w

    The digi-box is the villain then.....
    --


    [censored]. We religiously turn the TV off but leave the VCR, DVD and
    Digibox on. Are they fairly standard results d'ya think?

    Graham

  6. "Gordon" <[email hidden]> wrote

    Quoted message said:


    I was sick of folk telling me how much power my TV etc burn when on
    standby, and now I know.

    TV = 4w
    VCR = 3w
    DVD = to low to measure
    Digi Box = 8 or 9w

    The digi-box is the villain then.....
    --


    [censored]. We religiously turn the TV off but leave the VCR, DVD and
    Digibox on. Are they fairly standard results d'ya think?

    Graham

  7. "Gordon" <[email hidden]> wrote

    Quoted message said:

    I was sick of folk telling me how much power my TV etc burn when on
    standby, and now I know.

    TV = 4w
    VCR = 3w
    DVD = to low to measure
    Digi Box = 8 or 9w

    The digi-box is the villain then.....

    Is there a simple mathematical formula linking that to future rises in
    sea levels from global warming? I expect you could more than offset it
    next time you visit the seaside by removing a few pebbles from the
    water. Sometimes the solutions are obvious. Given the fact that all
    these archaeology chappies have to dig down a fair way before finding
    anything to shout about, land levels are rising far faster than sea
    levels ever will anyway aren't they? That was my deep thought for the
    day. (I have all my best thoughts in the ad breaks for Coronation
    Street, now back to the important things in life).

  8. "Gordon" <[email hidden]> wrote

    Quoted message said:

    I was sick of folk telling me how much power my TV etc burn when on
    standby, and now I know.

    TV = 4w
    VCR = 3w
    DVD = to low to measure
    Digi Box = 8 or 9w

    The digi-box is the villain then.....

    Is there a simple mathematical formula linking that to future rises in
    sea levels from global warming? I expect you could more than offset it
    next time you visit the seaside by removing a few pebbles from the
    water. Sometimes the solutions are obvious. Given the fact that all
    these archaeology chappies have to dig down a fair way before finding
    anything to shout about, land levels are rising far faster than sea
    levels ever will anyway aren't they? That was my deep thought for the
    day. (I have all my best thoughts in the ad breaks for Coronation
    Street, now back to the important things in life).

  9. "Gordon" <[email hidden]> wrote

    Quoted message said:

    I was sick of folk telling me how much power my TV etc burn when on
    standby, and now I know.

    TV = 4w
    VCR = 3w
    DVD = to low to measure
    Digi Box = 8 or 9w

    The digi-box is the villain then.....

    Is there a simple mathematical formula linking that to future rises in
    sea levels from global warming? I expect you could more than offset it
    next time you visit the seaside by removing a few pebbles from the
    water. Sometimes the solutions are obvious. Given the fact that all
    these archaeology chappies have to dig down a fair way before finding
    anything to shout about, land levels are rising far faster than sea
    levels ever will anyway aren't they? That was my deep thought for the
    day. (I have all my best thoughts in the ad breaks for Coronation
    Street, now back to the important things in life).

  10. "Gordon" <[email hidden]> wrote

    Quoted message said:

    I was sick of folk telling me how much power my TV etc burn when on
    standby, and now I know.

    TV = 4w
    VCR = 3w
    DVD = to low to measure
    Digi Box = 8 or 9w

    The digi-box is the villain then.....

    Is there a simple mathematical formula linking that to future rises in
    sea levels from global warming? I expect you could more than offset it
    next time you visit the seaside by removing a few pebbles from the
    water. Sometimes the solutions are obvious. Given the fact that all
    these archaeology chappies have to dig down a fair way before finding
    anything to shout about, land levels are rising far faster than sea
    levels ever will anyway aren't they? That was my deep thought for the
    day. (I have all my best thoughts in the ad breaks for Coronation
    Street, now back to the important things in life).

  11. "Gordon" <[email hidden]> wrote

    Quoted message said:

    I was sick of folk telling me how much power my TV etc burn when on
    standby, and now I know.

    TV = 4w
    VCR = 3w
    DVD = to low to measure
    Digi Box = 8 or 9w

    The digi-box is the villain then.....

    Is there a simple mathematical formula linking that to future rises in
    sea levels from global warming? I expect you could more than offset it
    next time you visit the seaside by removing a few pebbles from the
    water. Sometimes the solutions are obvious. Given the fact that all
    these archaeology chappies have to dig down a fair way before finding
    anything to shout about, land levels are rising far faster than sea
    levels ever will anyway aren't they? That was my deep thought for the
    day. (I have all my best thoughts in the ad breaks for Coronation
    Street, now back to the important things in life).

  12. Graham Seed <[email hidden]> writes

    Quoted message said:


    "Gordon" <[email hidden]> wrote

    Quoted message said:


    I was sick of folk telling me how much power my TV etc burn when on
    standby, and now I know.

    TV = 4w
    VCR = 3w
    DVD = to low to measure
    Digi Box = 8 or 9w

    The digi-box is the villain then.....
    --


    [censored]. We religiously turn the TV off but leave the VCR, DVD and
    Digibox on. Are they fairly standard results d'ya think?

    Graham


    No idea, until I casually get my meter out when visiting friends.
    Is that your wattmeter in your pocket, or are you pleased to see me?
    8-)
    I will check them all again carefully, I forgot what the Hi Fi receiver
    pulled.
    The TV was only about 54 to 58w when switched on, BTW, varying with
    volume level apparently.
    The LCD screen has tiny letters, so I need a magnifying glass!

    I also want to check some of the 'economy' bulbs I've installed all over
    the house....
    --
    Gordon Harris

  13. Graham Seed <[email hidden]> writes

    Quoted message said:


    "Gordon" <[email hidden]> wrote

    Quoted message said:


    I was sick of folk telling me how much power my TV etc burn when on
    standby, and now I know.

    TV = 4w
    VCR = 3w
    DVD = to low to measure
    Digi Box = 8 or 9w

    The digi-box is the villain then.....
    --


    [censored]. We religiously turn the TV off but leave the VCR, DVD and
    Digibox on. Are they fairly standard results d'ya think?

    Graham


    No idea, until I casually get my meter out when visiting friends.
    Is that your wattmeter in your pocket, or are you pleased to see me?
    8-)
    I will check them all again carefully, I forgot what the Hi Fi receiver
    pulled.
    The TV was only about 54 to 58w when switched on, BTW, varying with
    volume level apparently.
    The LCD screen has tiny letters, so I need a magnifying glass!

    I also want to check some of the 'economy' bulbs I've installed all over
    the house....
    --
    Gordon Harris

  14. Graham Seed <[email hidden]> writes

    Quoted message said:


    "Gordon" <[email hidden]> wrote

    Quoted message said:


    I was sick of folk telling me how much power my TV etc burn when on
    standby, and now I know.

    TV = 4w
    VCR = 3w
    DVD = to low to measure
    Digi Box = 8 or 9w

    The digi-box is the villain then.....
    --


    [censored]. We religiously turn the TV off but leave the VCR, DVD and
    Digibox on. Are they fairly standard results d'ya think?

    Graham


    No idea, until I casually get my meter out when visiting friends.
    Is that your wattmeter in your pocket, or are you pleased to see me?
    8-)
    I will check them all again carefully, I forgot what the Hi Fi receiver
    pulled.
    The TV was only about 54 to 58w when switched on, BTW, varying with
    volume level apparently.
    The LCD screen has tiny letters, so I need a magnifying glass!

    I also want to check some of the 'economy' bulbs I've installed all over
    the house....
    --
    Gordon Harris

  15. Graham Seed <[email hidden]> writes

    Quoted message said:


    "Gordon" <[email hidden]> wrote

    Quoted message said:


    I was sick of folk telling me how much power my TV etc burn when on
    standby, and now I know.

    TV = 4w
    VCR = 3w
    DVD = to low to measure
    Digi Box = 8 or 9w

    The digi-box is the villain then.....
    --


    [censored]. We religiously turn the TV off but leave the VCR, DVD and
    Digibox on. Are they fairly standard results d'ya think?

    Graham


    No idea, until I casually get my meter out when visiting friends.
    Is that your wattmeter in your pocket, or are you pleased to see me?
    8-)
    I will check them all again carefully, I forgot what the Hi Fi receiver
    pulled.
    The TV was only about 54 to 58w when switched on, BTW, varying with
    volume level apparently.
    The LCD screen has tiny letters, so I need a magnifying glass!

    I also want to check some of the 'economy' bulbs I've installed all over
    the house....
    --
    Gordon Harris

  16. Graham Seed <[email hidden]> writes

    Quoted message said:


    "Gordon" <[email hidden]> wrote

    Quoted message said:


    I was sick of folk telling me how much power my TV etc burn when on
    standby, and now I know.

    TV = 4w
    VCR = 3w
    DVD = to low to measure
    Digi Box = 8 or 9w

    The digi-box is the villain then.....
    --


    [censored]. We religiously turn the TV off but leave the VCR, DVD and
    Digibox on. Are they fairly standard results d'ya think?

    Graham


    No idea, until I casually get my meter out when visiting friends.
    Is that your wattmeter in your pocket, or are you pleased to see me?
    8-)
    I will check them all again carefully, I forgot what the Hi Fi receiver
    pulled.
    The TV was only about 54 to 58w when switched on, BTW, varying with
    volume level apparently.
    The LCD screen has tiny letters, so I need a magnifying glass!

    I also want to check some of the 'economy' bulbs I've installed all over
    the house....
    --
    Gordon Harris

  17. AndyP <[email hidden]> writes

    Quoted message said:

    "Gordon" <[email hidden]> wrote

    Quoted message said:

    I was sick of folk telling me how much power my TV etc burn when on
    standby, and now I know.


    Is there a simple mathematical formula linking that to future rises in
    sea levels from global warming?

    I'm sure there is, and there are quite a few mathematicians in this
    group, (He said in a voice filled with dread,
    Anticipating a horrendous thread).

    Quoted message said:

    I expect you could more than offset it
    next time you visit the seaside by removing a few pebbles from the
    water. Sometimes the solutions are obvious. Given the fact that all
    these archaeology chappies have to dig down a fair way before finding
    anything to shout about, land levels are rising far faster than sea
    levels ever will anyway aren't they? That was my deep thought for the
    day. (I have all my best thoughts in the ad breaks for Coronation
    Street, now back to the important things in life).


    But what when I tire of playing with all these LiDL toys and throw them
    in the sea? That could throw the balance the other way...

    Corrie's over now, I must get engrossed in the ads.

    Or rather in "The New Al Queda" on BBC2...
    --
    Gordon Harris

  18. AndyP <[email hidden]> writes

    Quoted message said:

    "Gordon" <[email hidden]> wrote

    Quoted message said:

    I was sick of folk telling me how much power my TV etc burn when on
    standby, and now I know.


    Is there a simple mathematical formula linking that to future rises in
    sea levels from global warming?

    I'm sure there is, and there are quite a few mathematicians in this
    group, (He said in a voice filled with dread,
    Anticipating a horrendous thread).

    Quoted message said:

    I expect you could more than offset it
    next time you visit the seaside by removing a few pebbles from the
    water. Sometimes the solutions are obvious. Given the fact that all
    these archaeology chappies have to dig down a fair way before finding
    anything to shout about, land levels are rising far faster than sea
    levels ever will anyway aren't they? That was my deep thought for the
    day. (I have all my best thoughts in the ad breaks for Coronation
    Street, now back to the important things in life).


    But what when I tire of playing with all these LiDL toys and throw them
    in the sea? That could throw the balance the other way...

    Corrie's over now, I must get engrossed in the ads.

    Or rather in "The New Al Queda" on BBC2...
    --
    Gordon Harris

  19. AndyP <[email hidden]> writes

    Quoted message said:

    "Gordon" <[email hidden]> wrote

    Quoted message said:

    I was sick of folk telling me how much power my TV etc burn when on
    standby, and now I know.


    Is there a simple mathematical formula linking that to future rises in
    sea levels from global warming?

    I'm sure there is, and there are quite a few mathematicians in this
    group, (He said in a voice filled with dread,
    Anticipating a horrendous thread).

    Quoted message said:

    I expect you could more than offset it
    next time you visit the seaside by removing a few pebbles from the
    water. Sometimes the solutions are obvious. Given the fact that all
    these archaeology chappies have to dig down a fair way before finding
    anything to shout about, land levels are rising far faster than sea
    levels ever will anyway aren't they? That was my deep thought for the
    day. (I have all my best thoughts in the ad breaks for Coronation
    Street, now back to the important things in life).


    But what when I tire of playing with all these LiDL toys and throw them
    in the sea? That could throw the balance the other way...

    Corrie's over now, I must get engrossed in the ads.

    Or rather in "The New Al Queda" on BBC2...
    --
    Gordon Harris

  20. AndyP <[email hidden]> writes

    Quoted message said:

    "Gordon" <[email hidden]> wrote

    Quoted message said:

    I was sick of folk telling me how much power my TV etc burn when on
    standby, and now I know.


    Is there a simple mathematical formula linking that to future rises in
    sea levels from global warming?

    I'm sure there is, and there are quite a few mathematicians in this
    group, (He said in a voice filled with dread,
    Anticipating a horrendous thread).

    Quoted message said:

    I expect you could more than offset it
    next time you visit the seaside by removing a few pebbles from the
    water. Sometimes the solutions are obvious. Given the fact that all
    these archaeology chappies have to dig down a fair way before finding
    anything to shout about, land levels are rising far faster than sea
    levels ever will anyway aren't they? That was my deep thought for the
    day. (I have all my best thoughts in the ad breaks for Coronation
    Street, now back to the important things in life).


    But what when I tire of playing with all these LiDL toys and throw them
    in the sea? That could throw the balance the other way...

    Corrie's over now, I must get engrossed in the ads.

    Or rather in "The New Al Queda" on BBC2...
    --
    Gordon Harris

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