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It's not possible to abstract any sizable amount of energy this way, unless the line is kilometers long. It's the scale of the "theft" that matters, which is so
by 127361 3y ago
It's not possible to abstract any sizable amount of energy this way, unless the line is kilometers long. It's the scale of the "theft" that matters, which is so trivial compared to the inherent losses in the transmission line.
- idiotsecant 3y agoIs it OK to eat a grape for free in the grocery? Why or why not?
- MOARDONGZPLZ 3y agoYes, when done in good faith. This is customary like trying tastes of beer from a bartender when selecting the beer one wants a pint of. Draining electricity with an antenna is neither customary nor done in good faith… Your analogy would be better if it were asking if it’s okay to walk through the store daily and take a couple grapes to add to my fruit basket at home.
- Ekaros 3y agoYou mean it is customary to place your mouth on beer tap and take a sip? Strange customs over there...