Electricity converter?

[Stoobie]

someone told me of a thing that takes a high power consuming machine- such as a light and converts the power to only use a small amount. is there such an item and if so, does anyone know where to buy it. i know we all would like such a thing, but it doesnt seem too legal lol

 

[paperbag]

No such thing. A 400watt fixture, uses just that, 400 watts.

 

[HHGreenHand]

Only thing you can do is used methods that benefit you more with less usage. Scientists have been searching for perpetual energy for a long time but the problem is simple: Its not possible. Energy is energy.

 

[Racefan]

Your friend was right to a certain degree. It doesn't reduce the amount of power a item uses though.I believe it's a sewries of capacitors to start hard starting motors like AC's, ballasts and other surge loads. I may be wrong though as I haven't done a lot of research. This company below sent me a email and that's the only reason I've ever heard of them.
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[stewbacca6]

I just read up on it and it looks legit. Alot of independent research is behind it. However, I feel it could set off a red flag if you had one installed. Any thoughts?

 

[Racefan]

I just read up on it and it looks legit. Alot of independent research is behind it. However, I feel it could set off a red flag if you had one installed. Any thoughts?

I thought the same exact thing which is why I don't have one. The last thing I need is a electronic tattler and IMO that is exactly what this thing could be turned into. I only posted it because it was brought up. I do not endorse it.lol