Miracle Device

Potemkin Villager · Post by **Potemkin Villager** » 19 Aug 2020, 19:11

Apparently I can save loads on my leccy bill with this device!

https://en.megawatt-elec.com/?fbclid=Iw ... jS8HngDsnw

Post by **adam2** » 19 Aug 2020, 20:55

KEEP WALLET TIGHTLY CLOSED.

emordnilap · Post by **emordnilap** » 20 Aug 2020, 12:13

Weird.

I like this opinion from one of their customers: "I've plugged it in, I'm waiting for the next bill, thank you."

Post by **kenneal - lagger** » 20 Aug 2020, 13:35

I notice that no where does it tell you how it works but there are plenty of unknown people telling you that it does! I suppose the cost reduction is to get rid of the production run before people cotton on that it doesn't work.

Post by **adam2** » 20 Aug 2020, 13:49

Gadgets of this description remain regrettably popular.
They are purchased not only by foolish persons, but also by schools and the NHS.
I blame the popularity of this rubbish on a poorly educated population, with little understanding of basic science.

Post by **kenneal - lagger** » 20 Aug 2020, 16:22

Do you know what it is supposed to do, Adam?

Post by **adam2** » 20 Aug 2020, 17:08

Not in detail, but most such devices claim to "regulate" or to "control" the power flow into the load.
Common slogans include "regulates power to exactly what is needed" or "prevents waste from needless power use" and "did you know that YOU get charged for brief surges in the power, this device smooths these to give a steady and controlled power flow"
Some contain no circuitry apart from an indicator lamp.

Others contain a triac circuit somewhat similar to a lamp dimmer, some of these DO reduce the power input to an appliance, but in doing so they render the appliance less effective.
For example a kettle might use 2Kw instead of 2.4Kw, but will take proportionally longer to boil.
The energy to boil a certain volume of water wont be altered, a fact that should be more widely understood, and that WOULD be more widely understood if basic science was more widely taught.

Post by **kenneal - lagger** » 20 Aug 2020, 17:47

I did wonder if it was a plug with an indicator light and possible a bit of lead to add some weight to the claims.

Post by **adam2** » 20 Aug 2020, 17:55

Lead is too expensive. A small piece of stone or cement is more likely.
The secret energy saving technology might be encapsulated in an epoxy resin and sand mixture.
For safety and to preserve the secret.

Post by **kenneal - lagger** » 20 Aug 2020, 17:58

Potemkin Villager · Post by **Potemkin Villager** » 21 Aug 2020, 14:05

https://www.facebook.com/11123687735957 ... 339750568/

This is how it is plugged on facebook!

I have reported it for what it is worth which i suspect
is not a lot. More Zuckercrap!

Post by **kenneal - lagger** » 21 Aug 2020, 14:31

"You have nothing to lose!" it says. Except the purchase price of the Wattbox!