EEVblog #848 - Home Energy Savers BUSTED!

Dave debunks the home energy saver you can buy on ebay for a few dollars.
Can a capacitor in a box really save you money by fixing the power factor of appliances? Or will it just end up costing you more?
Dave does some measurements to bust the scam wide open.
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