Techie: You are indeed correct. This is a case of premeditated murder if someone uses one of these things after being warned of the consequences.

Your e-mail to the buyer is succinct and well stated. It could not be said better. I hope this guy finds some conscious and pulls these horrid things from eBay. I also hope eBay does likewise.

Here is a bizarre thought (not unusual for me [Linked Image]): If someone rigs up one of these cord/generator deathtraps in a house, couldn't it backfeed through the power line, not only to the transformer, but to every other house on that transformer's secondary, PLUS, through the transformer's primary to any other transformers sharing the same primary circuit? Sounds like a bad situation made infinitely worse [Linked Image].

I opt for a proper transfer switch, with proper grounding, and a proper electrician to install it - the cost is negligible compared to other scenarios.

Mike (mamills)

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