From: phil_a@tpg.com.au   
      
   "Fred"   
      
   >   
   > I'd arrange to be in the next room, or better yet the next town when you   
   > connect 230V to that 0.1 ohm resistor.   
   >   
   > Last time I checked, 230V connected across 0.1ohms caused a current   
   > of 2,300 amps, resulting in a total dissipation of 529 kW.  You might want   
   > to use a little bigger resistor than 5W, and hook it up with some really   
   > fat   
   > wire.  Oh, and wear shades - perhaps a welding helmet would be more   
   > appropriate.  'Cause there's going to be some serious fireworks when you   
   > throw the switch.   
   >   
   > Sheeesh!   
      
      
   ** The dummy load resistor needs to be about 180 ohms and rated at 200   
   watts.   
      
    Probably cheapest to use a series string of 10 x 18 ohm, 10 watt resistors   
   mounted in the direct blast of a 120 mm fan.   
      
      
   ....  Phil   
      
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