Shutting down the TV station when not in used damages it?

[alphacat]

Will unplugging the TV station (TV, DVD, Satellite device) when not in used damage it?

 

[Mikebits]

What is wrong with using the ON/OFF switch?

 

[alphacat]

Since I want to cut off the standby power consumption of the TV station which is quite high.

 

[Hero999]

Why would it damage it?

Unplugging it is the safest solution because it isolates is from anything bad on the mains such as high voltage spikes.

 

[mbarazeen]

no problem you can do so, for television put it to standby then remove the supply.

 

[alphacat]

Thanks guys.

Are there devices that its not recommended to unplug them from the mains when in standby?
like devices with timers or PCs?

 

[Hero999]

There aren't any, unless you're relying on a timer of course.

 

[alphacat]

Got it, thanks!
I thought I heard some electrician say that devices that comprise a timer, such as microwaves, should not be unplugged from the mains.

 

[Hero999]

That's only because it looses the time and has nothing to do with them being damaged.

 

[MikeMl]

If your appliance uses an IR remote control, then if you unplug it, you cannot control it using the remote. You will have to get your ass out of the easy chair, and WALK across the room to plug it in

 

[Nigel Goodwin]

You'll also miss all OAD's, which could be really bad news!.