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    Question DVR power Usage?

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    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
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    The HR20 uses 33 watts, the newer models less than that.
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    Quote Originally Posted by raoul5788 View Post
    The HR20 uses 33 watts, the newer models less than that.
    Have you put a meter on them ?
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    http://www.energystar.gov/ia/product....pdf?a203-4014




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


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    Quote Originally Posted by RandallA View Post

    http://www.energystar.gov/ia/product....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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimbo View Post
    Have you put a meter on them ?
    Not me, but someone did.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimbo View Post
    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.

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