Edit: As others have pointed out, it seems switching them off does stop them from drawing power.

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    1 year ago

    Well, you can keep doing it that way, if you want. It’s still a good idea if you get surges during storms or something; mind. for both the protector and whatever its protecting. but as far as power usage goes, yeah, you can just flip the switch.

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      As I type this it actually is thundering and raining torrentially here in the PNW- and I live in one of the tallest apartment buildings in my neighborhood

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        Probably fine. Cities are usually very well protected; including at the circuit breakers

        In any case… stay safe!