Is free energy Really Possible?

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The discussion revolves around the concept of "free energy," particularly in the context of advertisements claiming to generate electricity from nothing or increase efficiency in household electricity use. Participants explore theoretical possibilities and practical implications of such claims, questioning their validity and scientific basis.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants assert that many claims about generating electricity from nothing are fraudulent or based on pseudo-science.
  • Others suggest that while devices claiming to increase efficiency may exist, many could be misleading or ineffective.
  • One participant argues that solar power can be considered "free energy" once the initial investment in solar panels is made.
  • Another participant points out that energy cannot be created from nothing, emphasizing that it must come from somewhere, which contradicts the notion of "free energy."
  • There are mentions of specific scenarios where energy can be harnessed, such as using a large antenna near a radio transmitter or applying power factor correction in motors.
  • Concerns are raised about the advertisements being designed to exploit consumers financially without delivering real benefits.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally disagree on the validity of the claims regarding free energy. While some acknowledge the existence of legitimate efficiency improvements, others maintain that the concept of free energy as presented in advertisements is fundamentally flawed.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying interpretations of what constitutes "free energy," leading to confusion about the definitions and implications of energy generation and efficiency. The discussion highlights the need for clarity in distinguishing between theoretical possibilities and practical realities.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to individuals exploring the concepts of energy generation, efficiency improvements, and the validity of claims made in advertisements related to free energy technologies.

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I have seen lots of Ads over the internet that promise to generate electricity from nowhere by utilizing Earth's magnetic fields or other arrangements.
Some promise to increase the efficiency of household electricity use by placing their equipment in series with the main supply. Are they possible?, I mean is there at least any theoretical methods to achieve them? Or are they all fake?
 
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That's all fake pseudo-science.
 
Mostly fake though you've given a fairly broad set of categories. Devices that increase efficiency are possible, many may be snake oil of course, but in principle there is nothing wrong with this category
 
Such a relief to hear that from you. Thanks
 
Solar power is free energy once you own the solar panels.

If you lived near a high powered radio transmitter you might be able to get a few free volts from it with a big antenna.

If you apply power factor correction you can get the same mechanical power out of a motor at less current if the motor was very inductive.

An air conditioner can produce more heat than it consumes because it moves heat from one place to another without actually generating it.

So, yes you can get free energy, but it always comes from somewhere.

The advertisements you see are probably designed to extract your credit card number and do nothing else, though.
 
The content of the post seems to conflict with the word free.

The first sentence " generate electricity from nowhere by utilizing Earth's magnetic fields" is flawed with a contradiction. There is no such thing as creating energy from nowhere, it has to be taken from somewhere.
 
thecritic said:
I have seen lots of Ads over the internet that promise to generate electricity from nowhere by utilizing Earth's magnetic fields or other arrangements.
Some promise to increase the efficiency of household electricity use by placing their equipment in series with the main supply. Are they possible?, I mean is there at least any theoretical methods to achieve them? Or are they all fake?

Energy can be neither created nor destroyed. Only transformed. This is a total different concept than increasing the efficiency of a machine.

CS
 
vk6kro said:
Solar power is free energy once you own the solar panels.

If you lived near a high powered radio transmitter you might be able to get a few free volts from it with a big antenna.

If you apply power factor correction you can get the same mechanical power out of a motor at less current if the motor was very inductive.

An air conditioner can produce more heat than it consumes because it moves heat from one place to another without actually generating it.

So, yes you can get free energy, but it always comes from somewhere.

The advertisements you see are probably designed to extract your credit card number and do nothing else, though.

The OP did not say anything about free energy.

CS
 
stewartcs said:
The OP did not say anything about free energy.

CS

Actually he did, in his thread title. But I think we've helped him understand why there is no "free energy" per se. Energy has to come from somewhere, at some efficiency. Thread locked.
 

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