What happens if I connect the electric cables in this way?

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The discussion revolves around the theoretical implications and safety considerations of connecting a light bulb to two different sources of electricity, one being the standard household current and the other a secondary source with a lower voltage. Participants explore the feasibility of such a connection and the necessary components for safe operation.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether a circuit can work if a light bulb is connected to both a standard household current and a secondary, lower voltage source.
  • Another participant emphasizes the complexity and safety risks involved in connecting different power sources, suggesting that specialized equipment is necessary.
  • A participant clarifies that their inquiry is theoretical and expresses concern for safety, mentioning the potential need for an accumulator in the circuit.
  • Some participants reference existing practices in photovoltaic power generation as a context for merging different energy sources.
  • Concerns are raised about the strict regulations governing such connections, particularly regarding safety during power outages.
  • One participant advises against attempting to connect alternate power sources in parallel with mains power due to the risk of injury or death.

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Participants generally agree on the safety risks and regulatory concerns associated with connecting multiple power sources. However, there is no consensus on the feasibility or specific methods for safely implementing such a connection.

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Participants express uncertainty about the necessary components for safely connecting a secondary energy source and highlight the importance of safety measures and regulations. The discussion does not resolve the technical details or assumptions regarding the circuit design.

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If I have a light bulb that take energy by the normal current of the house but I want connect at the bulb an other part of energy from an other source of electricity but with an inferior Voltage.
This circuit will work or no.
How to connect the second source of energy to reduce the amount of energy of the principale source
 
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There is no simple way of doing this safely, and you need a fair amount of equipment (it is of course possible, nearly every house with PV-cells on the roof will have the equipment)
The mere fact that you have to ask also means that you are not qualified do to it yourself.
 
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it's just a theoretical question. I don't want kill myself .
I know that there should be something like an accumulator in the circuit between the second source of energy and the bulb . but I don't know if are necessary other parts
 
shaft said:
If I have a light bulb that take energy by the normal current of the house but I want connect at the bulb an other part of energy from an other source of electricity but with an inferior Voltage.
This circuit will work or no.
How to connect the second source of energy to reduce the amount of energy of the principle source
shaft said:
it's just a theoretical question. I don't want kill myself .
I know that there should be something like an accumulator in the circuit between the second source of energy and the bulb . but I don't know if are necessary other parts
As f95toli says, this sort of thing is done with house-mounted photovoltaic power generation (merging that locally generated power with the utility's supply of AC Mains power). See these references for example, or use Google to find more...

http://energy.gov/energysaver/small-solar-electric-systems
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&sqi=2&ved=0CDEQFjAAahUKEwiIluza7IPJAhUB32MKHRdjDPo&url=http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy04osti/35297.pdf&usg=AFQjCNF6gg5QDmnMg54CWRHb7p1ChADUJg&bvm=bv.106923889,d.cGc
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/the-essentials-of-photovoltaic-solar-power-for-you.html

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The regulations for this are usually very strict. Imagine there is a power cut. You don't want your "second energy source" bursting into flames as it tries to power all the houses in the area. Nor do you want to accidentally electrocute the engineer sent out to fix the cause of the power cut.
 
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The safe way to do it is to have a second light connected to your solar/wind alternative source.

Do not attempt to connect alternate power sources In parallel with the mains power yourself. That could result in injury or death.
 
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