Can a standard power strip (when switched off) stop vampire power draw from electronics??
I'd rather not buy one of those new-fangled "smart" power strips for $30 – $40 if a standard one will do — I don't have any problem flicking the switch.
I gave my father a Belkin watt-meter for Christmas, but it's about 650 miles away so I can't personally test it myself.
The cable modem, router and cable box will stay on to maintain wifi and cable programming guide. I'm mostly interested in completely shutting down other home theater equipment that isn't in use 90% of the day.
Best Answer
Yes, every "standard" (non UPS, non "smart") power strip that you buy, will stop that "vampire draw" when it is switched off. It's just as good as unplugging the appliance and one reason why power-strips are made in the first place.