"I have that are on the go a lot of the time. I use them to make everything from replacement car parts to signs, and I even print material for local businesses. What's even better, I can print both when I'm physically there with the printers or remotely (yes, I can send projects to print from my iPhone -- what a time we live in!). And because of this convenience of remote printing, I got into the habit of leaving everything on."
"Then, one day, I was ideally thinking about power consumption of random household and workshop devices, and my eye shifted to my 3D printers. I mean, these things have lights and motors and heaters inside. They had to use a reasonable amount of power when they're making stuff, but what about when they're just sitting there doing nothing? I pulled out my power meter and decided to investigate."
Leaving devices plugged in and switched on wastes energy and increases bills. Remote access and convenience often encourage keeping devices powered even when idle. Multiple 3D printers required simultaneous availability because each uses different filaments and capabilities. A power meter measurement showed an average of about 50W standby per printer. Standby consumption accumulates over hours and weeks, producing measurable energy use and costs. Monitoring usage and using remote switching reduces wasted power. A Tapo smart power strip provides monitoring and remote control for roughly $45, potentially paying for itself through reduced energy consumption.
Read at ZDNET
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