Did it ever occur to you that it really IS a stupid idea to connect cheap unapproved
devices to your power mains? Save $2, burn down the house.
Yep, it sure did. That's a big part of why I posted here asking for thoughts about the idea. It wasn't until westfw posted the link to the video though that safety was mentioned, and it never became a big item of discussion. But, with all the (apparent) fake certifications that seem to be stuck on various devices, you can't be sure that something is actually certified or not; remember the one in the video had certifications on it.
But, that's all part of an arrogant, wishy washy question I guess.
PS, I apologize. I know you're being light hearted and friendly; I'm just a bit stung right now and will recover soon.