BT Home hub problem - Page 5

Less · 15-11-2014, 15:36

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Originally Posted by maxthecollie

All the B.T Home hubs from 2 to 5 that I now have have been powered from either a plug with a transformer built in or a 240 volt lead plugging into a transformer. You will be safer unplugging the lead.

It's not drawing any current it is just sitting there, it can wait until an able bodied person unplugs it rather than she struggles to do it herself.

Gordon Booth · 15-11-2014, 15:42

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Originally Posted by Less

It's not drawing any current it is just sitting there, it can wait until an able bodied person unplugs it rather than she struggles to do it herself.

Less, I'm sure I found transformers were still warm, even when the device was switched off. Doesn't that mean they're still using some current?

Less · 15-11-2014, 16:03

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Originally Posted by Gordon Booth

Less, I'm sure I found transformers were still warm, even when the device was switched off. Doesn't that mean they're still using some current?

Which do you prefer?

Tell an old lady she is in danger with it plugged in thus forcing her to get down on her knees and attempt to unplug it herself.

OR

Tell her it's not a problem, leave it until someone able bodied can do it for you.

If I lived around the corner I'd nip in and unplug it, matter solved, but I don't so until she has a visitor why worry her about something as unlikely to burst into flames now as it was when it was supplying power to something?

Gordon Booth · 15-11-2014, 16:08

I did say 'I wouldn't leave one plugged in forever'.

I know Margarets son pops around to see her. If she felt really worried I'm sure she'd call him.

DaveinGermany · 15-11-2014, 16:10

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Originally Posted by Less

If I lived around the corner I'd nip in and unplug it, matter solved, but I don't so until she has a visitor why worry her about something as unlikely to burst into flames now as it was when it was supplying power to something?

Ay up Less! You're rather mellow today, practically bubbling with Bonhomie it seems.

Less · 15-11-2014, 16:14

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Originally Posted by DaveinGermany

Ay up Less! You're rather mellow today, practically bubbling with Bonhomie it seems.

Yep, they are giving it away free with every John Smith's down at the Railway, I must admit I'm feeling the effects of numerous of such strange shandys.

MargaretR · 15-11-2014, 16:29

My son will be visiting in about 2 weeks (my birthday soon - he never misses it)
I will let it dangle until then.

He doesn't visit frequently because he knows my 'carer ladies' are doing a good job and he has his hands full bothering about very poorly in-laws who are 10 years older and 10 times sicker than me.

Unfortunately my carer ladies are not allowed to move heavy furniture (employers directive - health and safety)

Thanks all for your help and concern.