alt.energy.renewable

" . Allen" wrote in message
news:9KidnQ8hj54d5CHbnZ2dneKdnZydnZ2d@ ...
> Trygve Lillefosse wrote:
>> On Thu, 9 Aug 2007 17:28:57 -0400, "daestrom"
>> wrote:
>>> "Trygve Lillefosse" wrote in message
>>
>>>> In an off grid system, you may need a system to handle surplus energy.
>>>> One possible solution is an outdoor resistance-heater that "burns off"
>>>> the electricity that is not needed.
>>> Stop excess electricity NOW! I've discovered a way to stop all your
>>> excess electricity problems. I've decided to call it, 'a switch'. For
>>> more information....
>>> /
>>
>> Hah.
>>
>> You do not fool me, with a switch there will be a buildup of
>> electricty. Resulting in high pressure and eventualy the wire will
>> burst - spilling electrons all over the floor.
>
> Reminds me of the story about the old lady who insisted on having outlet
> plugs on every socket not in use so the electricity wouldn't leak out. I'm
> sure the many versions of the story I've heard are all urban legends, but
> it wouldn't surprise me if somebody somewhere has actually done something
> like it....

Or the little-old-lady that called up the utility and wanted to know how she
could 'test' the electricity for radiation. Her son told her some of the
electricity came from a nuclear power plant and she wanted none of that.
Would they kindly install a gate on her line to stop all the 'nuclear
electricity' from getting into her home.

daestrom