If you don't believe my calculation, show me where conservation of energy was violated. I always said 2000 watts in, and 2000 watts out.
Now, now Pale. Calm down. Unbridled vitriol is hardly a substitute for a simple high school physics exercise. You are avoiding some simple math. Really, it is simple. You said you understand science so let's see the numbers. In your calculation be sure not to confuse energy with energy density, and please recognize that energy is incessantly being pumped into the system at 2000 watts. I know it's hard for you to believe the results right now, so prove it to yourself that your gut instincts are right. That is what any objective scientist would do, especially with such a simple exercise. C'mon, you can do it.
Don't forget Pale that the energy isn't being created, it is continually being supplied by the power cord and pouring into the system at 2000 watts, and if that 2000 watts can't get out quickly, what do you think happens with the temperature.
Sure, the hotplates could power a steam engine if you wish, but only at 2000 watts.
P.S. You still haven't shown a physics principle where two photons can annihilate each other. That is a fundamental premise for your gut feelings to be valid.
