You have probably seen this elsewhere already but I definitely want one! While doing a routine Web search for information on home nuclear power systems, Pink Tentacle came across this scan of a 1980s print ad for a possibly imaginary device called the Chernobyl Household Nuclear Generator.
With all the talk today of global warming and peak oil, perhaps it would not hurt to take another look at what home fission reactors have to offer. If affordable, would you be interested in purchasing a Chernobyl Household Nuclear Generator? The features include:
- Reduce your monthly electric bill by 80% and enjoy a constant, stable supply of energy free from the fluctuations in supply that affect the oil market.
- A single, user-friendly activation switch makes the Chernobyl Household Nuclear Power Generator simple to operate, even for children and the elderly.
- One small nuclear fuel rod (about 15 cm long) generates enough electricity to support the average household for six months.
- To dispose of a spent fuel rod, simply insert it into its special shielded case and discard it along with ordinary non-combustible household waste.
The cost is a little steep at 1.31 million yen ($7,856) with a set of three fuel rods going for 137,000 yen ($822) not including taxes. But imagine powering a whole household or boat for a year with just two tiny, economical, and safe nuclear fuel rods? And kawaii too! Truly the Kyoto dream come true?
Nihon Shogata Genshiryoku Hatsuden does offer a small note of caution though: “When using the power generator with direct current, people near the device may on rare occasions experience dizziness or a tingling sensation in the hands or feet. If you experience such conditions, temporarily discontinue use and consult a physician.” [EBT]
What’s a Japanese household’s average annual electricity bill?
well your living costs would certainly be enriched by purchasing one of those little gizmo’s.
*twannggg!!..one Sunday cyber-cigar rem*
“Possibly imaginary”, Paul?
Just chuck yer nuclear waste in the moenai gomi?
This “Chernobyl Household Nuclear Generator” joke reminded me of old Cold Fusion scandal. Even today some researchers are working on cold fusion theme, which is however still far from energy generator.
Do note the small print right under the phone number: “pregnant women should not visit our company”….
Also, this is a “free dial” place (as it says, using the standard NTT mark) but the number does not begin with 0120. And since NTT began its ‘free dial’ system in 1985, the chance that this dates from after the disaster is pretty good.
But the real reason we know this is fake is that they say so - that really weeny print written vertically on the right bottom says “Please understand that the product advertised is imaginary. Therefore neither the product nor the company exist in reality.”
Do note the small print right under the phone number: “pregnant women should not visit our company”….
Also, this is a “free dial” place (as it says, using the standard NTT mark) but the number does not begin with 0120. And since NTT began its ‘free dial’ system in 1985, the chance that this dates from after the disaster is pretty good.
But the real reason we know this is fake is that they say so - that really weeny print written vertically on the right bottom says “Please understand that the product advertised is imaginary. Therefore neither the product nor the company exist in reality.”
[I see the comments on the Pink Tentacle page have already noted the pregnant thing and the disclaimer, but I still think this is post-Chernobyl for the NTT thing - and how many Japanese (or indeed people) would know the name BEFORE that anyway?]
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