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2022-11-03 20:28:28 UTC - HELPFUL
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This claim is true: Many EVs feature 120V inverters for powering electronics in an emergency or while camping. However, backfeeding a house must be done with caution; A male-to-male cable will bypass breaker fuses and can start fires if electronics overdraw current. https://www.firehouse.com/safety-health/article/10498706/vehicle-electrical-systems-power-backfeeding https://www.consumerreports.org/home-garden/home-product-recalls/dont-use-male-to-male-extension-cords-sold-on-amazon-a5776980260/
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