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Comment Re:Any suffiently advanced tech... (Score 2) 986

He refuses to allow input monitoring (i.e. the Ecat is always plugged into an external power source, and he refuses to allow an ampmeter to be run on it).

Did you read even a few pages of the PDF?
Cuz I feel like you didn't.

The PDF documents exactly the devices used to monitor input power

PCE-830 power anlayser
3 phases, measures power and analyses harmonics, with memory, interface and sofware

The PCE-830 power and harmonics analyser is used for measuring one to three phases of electrical quantities for alternating current (AC). This power and harmonics analyser also measures such parameters as voltage, current, frequency, harmonics and power as well as indicting, according to standard EN50160, harmonic values, interharmonics and asymmetrics. Interferences, such as interruptions, leaks, overloads or transience (from 16s), are detected with their corresponding values. The backlit LCD, with high resolution, can show up to 35 parameters simultaneously. It can have up to 3 clips attached at the same time. In the data logger mode, it can save up to 17,470 readings (3 phases / 4 conductors) and in a simpler set-up (1 fase / 2 conductores) it can save up to 52,400 readings, split into 85 groups. All this makes the PCE-830 power analyser the ideal instrument for taking measurements over long periods of time. Measurement values obtained can be sent to a computer and be processed with the analysis siftware which comes included. The device comes with everything needed to measure and analyse from the moment the device arrives. Although the power analyser comes calibrated from the manufacturer, an optional laboratory calibration and certificate that meets ISO standards can be ordered seperately with the device or when a recalibration is required.

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Comment Re:Hoax (Score 2) 986

Explain that part about explaining inputs and outputs being "meaningless".

The size of the element alone precludes it having stored 1.5 megawatt-hours by chemical or other known means.
Further, they did analysis on the metal isotopes (maybe you missed that part). Start reading the PDF on page 27.

Since the machine needs to be charged with fuel for each run and the fuel changes isotopic composition by the end of the run, your objections as to "perpetual machines" are moot and misplaced.

Nobody made any such claims.

Their measurements indicate more power is output than was input.
These experts haven't figured it out. They are not exactly idiots. Google them.

Comment Re:Everybody Panic! (Score 2) 421

No, I was talking about the CDC blaming the victim for breaking protocol, when it is clearly their own protocol that is at fault here.

Doctors without borders uses a much stricter protocol, with a buddy system for donning and doffing, and they have had
a much better record in keeping their people safe in absolutely horrible conditions.

Comment Re:Everybody Panic! (Score 2) 421

According to NBC, this is exactly what appears to have happened.

The NBC report is pure speculation. Nobody knows. It's just as likely aerosolized cough droplets, which is another thing the CDC insisted couldn't possibly happen.

Where are all those Slashdot posters who scream "Stop blaming the victim" now? Too scary to stand on principles?

When it comes to a choice if blaming the victim or admitting that their protocol is woefully inadequate, the CDC seems to take the low road.

Comment Re:Really? (Score 1) 517

With a large enough grid, you can always find an outlet for excess power and you can always borrow power. As a utility, you might not want to do that, but we empower utilities to serve us, not the other way around.

A agree we need a sponge to sop up the excess power, but I suspect storage makes more sense than more industry to start and stop on a whim. That approach just moves the problem around, from the utility to some other industry. We can put it in batteries, pump water up-hill to reservoirs that we can quickly release into turbines. What ever, as long as it doesn't push the problem to some other industry.

Comment Re:Won't work (Score 4, Insightful) 326

I'm sure as hell not going to allow even MORE TRACKING just to support this hair brained scheme, Track everyone who ever rode in that car just to maker sure they aren't driving it?

Phones and car kits already offer to reply that the owner is driving, or to read it aloud, and take a reply verbally. There is no excuse t go all NSA on every passenger.

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