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Old 08-28-20, 08:59 AM   #180
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Originally Posted by WillyP View Post
That is not off grid. That is stealing power. There is a difference.
It's not stealing any more than charging a laptop or hybrid bicycle - there are power strips installed in the study areas specifically for that purpose. Keep in mind that the size of the battery is limited by how much weight can be easily carried, so probably 1 or 2 kWh would be the limit.

That was about 10 years ago and a lot has changed with the economics of doing that. Batteries have gotten a lot cheaper and LED lighting even more so. But I also have no idea how the service charges have changed in the area.
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