Connecting to the Home Electrical Panel for (Satirical) Off-Grid Power
At 7:24 in
GOVERNMENT LIED TO US ABOUT SOLAR POWER...OFF GRID WITH TINY SOLAR PANEL!! (SPOOF)
What happens here
The presenter proceeds to the house's main electrical panel for the final 'installation' step. He first jokingly instructs that the solar panel must be facing 'southward' to function. He then connects the potato 'power inductor' (with its attached alligator clips) to the electrical wires within the main service panel of the house. After ensuring the potato inductor is 'absolutely level' and positioned correctly atop the panel, he dramatically flips the main circuit breaker to the 'on' position. A loud, jarring sound occurs, causing the panel box to briefly dislodge, which the presenter attributes to the immense power. He then declares the house officially 'off-grid'.
Goal: Humorously 'activate' the off-grid power system by connecting it to the home's electrical panel.
Tools and materials
- House Main Electrical Panel Square D — The home's electrical service panel (used for the satirical connection)
- Prepared Potato 'Power Inducer' N/A — The (satirical) power-generating component
- Small Solar Panel Thunderbolt Solar — The (satirical) solar power collection device