On 01/17/2011 10:05 AM, Jed Rothwell wrote: > > The box is connected to an ordinary wall socket, which cannot possibly > provide 12 kW
European outlets typically carry 220 volts. 12 kw / 220 volts = 54 amps. It's not impossible to draw that from a simple wall plug, but it takes some preparation. While I doubt that's how it was done, unless someone inspected the plug and the cord, it can't be ruled out as being "impossible", particularly if the 12 kW can be shaded a bit. If the person doing the demonstration is not honest, you cannot take /anything/ for granted. And that is why issues with Rossi's background are so important.
