Re: (ET) kill-a-watt

["David Roden" <etpost drmm net>]

On 20 Dec 2006 at 13:09, Christopher Zach wrote:

> he's using a grid-tie inverter. 

Yes, but unless I misunderstood the description, he's backfeeding the 
Kill-a-
watt meter.  Unless he modified the KaW, that would require a double-male 
cable, no?  Or am I missing something here?

I know some folks will dismiss this concern, but IMO it's not a great idea 
to even have such a cable around the house. There's too much chance of an 
accident.  Even an adult can grab it, thinking it's an extension cord, and 
get a nasty surprise.  For a little tyke, it could be disfiguring or fatal.

> What would be unsafe would be to have a DC motor attached to an 
> AC motor that is plugged into the wall.

Did I miss something?  Did somebody suggest this here?  


David Roden - Akron, Ohio, USA

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