DVR power Usage?

[Carta]

I read somewhere that these receivers use as much power as a fridge... (even in the OFF mode) Is this true? thx


ps..... I'm talking about HD-DVR

 

[raoul5788]

The HR20 uses 33 watts, the newer models less than that.

 

[Jimbo]

The HR20 uses 33 watts, the newer models less than that.

Have you put a meter on them ?

 

[RandallA]

http://www.energystar.gov/ia/products/prod_lists/set_top_boxes_prod_list.pdf?a203-4014

Check this document out, it has the power usage for the Directv receivers.

 

[Jimbo]

http://www.energystar.gov/ia/products/prod_lists/set_top_boxes_prod_list.pdf?a203-4014

Check this document out, it has the power usage for the Directv receivers.

That told you Killowatts perhour per yr ?

How do you read this, I dvr is around 85 kw another shows 198 or there abouts.

This is looking at the HR24100 and 200 I think it was.

 

[raoul5788]

Have you put a meter on them ?

Not me, but someone did.

 

[RandallA]

That told you Killowatts perhour per yr ?

How do you read this, I dvr is around 85 kw another shows 198 or there abouts.

This is looking at the HR24100 and 200 I think it was.

The 198 number is per year.


Total Energy Consumption (TEC) (kWh/yr): Calculation of expected energy consumption for a typical user over a one year period; expressed in units of kWh/year. Actual annual energy consumption will vary depending on usage patterns.