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Gail Said:

Does a cell phone charger draw any power from a power outlet when the cell phone is not connected to it?

We Answered:

Yes. However it is only a small amount. If you aren't sure then leave one plugged in for 24 hours and then feel it. The charging unit will be hot or warm to the touch. That is your proof. Leaving a unit plugged in also reduces its life dramatically. So, make sure that you unplug it if you aren't using it.

Deborah Said:

Car power charger for cell phone: Do you have to use the one specified for that cell phone make or model?

We Answered:

you have to get the one for your phone. most phones have different connectors. There is not a universal pwer charger as of yet.

Olga Said:

What do I do if my cell phone power charger gets wet?

We Answered:

dry it out and see if it works if not you can get them cheap online no shipping fees go to www.daydeal.com

Ron Said:

cell phone charger using power inverter?

We Answered:

Sure you can. Phone chargers draw very little power. There's no danger of overloading. Even a little 100W inverter should be fine.

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Kasey C, PC guru since Apple II days
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Salvador Said:

Can leaving just the cell phone charger plugged in without a phone consume any power?

We Answered:

The primary coil of the transformer in the charging unit is a closed circuit. There will be a minimum currrent flowing in the circuit (copper loss) which causes a small amount of power loss.

If the primary circuit is off, then no power loss.

Jonathan Said:

Does anyone know where I can buy a hamster powered cell phone charger?

We Answered:

Do they even sell those anymore?