Can plugging in a 'unit' in the outlet actually do this ?
I understand wiring it into the power supply prior to the breaker box might.

But plugging it into one of the 'upstream' outlets seems to be illogical .

My utility electrical bill is around $100.00 to $160.00 a month depending on the time of year. This includes my shop and home. I have gotten it down to $80.00 on occasion by switching stuff off every night.

BTW. I have 12 8ft shop fluorescent lamps in my shop and my home uses florescent lamps to although small compact units.

http://www.mge.com/business/saving/madison/pa_5.html

http://powerenergyreducer.com/

http://www.powersavingpay.com/lead.php?gclid=CPax45jiwJcCFQHHGgod_iUTTA

http://power-save1200.com/testimonials.html

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Years ago I saw a demo of a device that you plugged into any outlet. Flipping the on switch and turning a knob made the electric meter's dial slow down or even turn backwards. Appliances and electronics didn't perform any differently while this was going on.

I have no idea what was inside the box or how it worked. The fellow demonstrating was clear that it's purpose and function was to fool the electric meter rather than to reduce consumption.

Sixto
87 300D

Thre are a couple of different approaches described on those links. The first one simply reduces the voltage. So the lights run dimmer and use less electricity. That is OK if you can live with less light. But as they correctly show, there are batter ways (more efficient light fixtures).

The second link is talking about modifying, or fixing, the waveform to make motors run more efficiently. This is possible, but generally homes do not have predominately motor loads, with refrigeration being a major exception. So that approach would make sense for a factory with lots of big motors.

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1988 F150 144,000 miles (leaks all the colors of the rainbow)
Previous stars: 1981 Brava 210,000 miles, 1978 128 150,000 miles, 1977 B200 Van 175,000 miles, 1972 Vega (great, if rusty, car), 1972 Celica, 1986.5 Supra

NO.....It takes a given amount of energy to produce energy,one cannot subvert the laws of physics.

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