This has been most interesting watching this OT. Could our American friends
confirm that the electricity supply meters (domestic)as stated by Bob
McClure measure true power (KW) in the UK our meters only measure KVA.

As to the devices, I have recently seen them advertised for use on domestic
fridges. These devices are fitted in a replacement mains connector, 13amp
plug in UK. I wonder how the electronic circuit that makes up the
temperature control manages with this reduced voltage, I hope the 240/5 or
110/5 volt conversion is up to it eg not a Tx

Wilf Melling

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Paul B. Webster VK2BZC wrote:
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> The big visible aluminIum disc is not the motor but the "drag" disc
> between two large magnets.

There is no other motor, the disk is the motor.

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