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Re:Monitoring energy usage with smart plugs, Prometheus and ... by eldaisfish on Monday May 06, 2024 @09:58AM (#40274751)
The fire hazard from the cheap breaker is still present. Your existing one protects the downstream circuit but the Chinese breaker itself is a safety hazard.

You should care about the quality of these devices, especially ones that provide safety.

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Re:Monitoring energy usage with smart plugs, Prometheus and ... by mindslight on Monday May 06, 2024 @02:02PM (#40277537)
Just a nit: The Chinese breaker isn't providing safety. You should still be caring about its quality because it's handling a lot of current (and potential power).
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