Cold War Generator review
DIY build plans aimed at people fed up with what they pay the electric company.
By the RJ Editorial Team. Sales page checked 2026-09-23. Last updated 2026-09-23.
Is it worth it?
You've probably watched your electricity bill stop being background noise and start being something you dread opening. Maybe the power went out for two days last winter and you'd rather not be at anyone's mercy next time. That itch, plus the feeling that someone somewhere is making a fortune off you, is what this pitch is built on. The product is a set of build plans for a home generator, sold on the back of a story about a Russian teacher and suppressed technology. The author writes under a pen name. Take the story as sales copy, not history. The part worth reading twice is in the seller's own small print: the product is called an experiment, it "was not technically assessed" and has never been produced, even in small runs. That's the seller telling you nobody has verified it works. The page also warns that some of the home alterations may be illegal where you live. No output figures, no test results, no independent build anyone can point to. So it isn't a way to cut your bill. If you're a hobbyist who enjoys a project and treats the outcome as the long shot it is, fine. If money's tight and you need the saving to be real, this is the wrong thing to spend it on. A cheap plug-in energy monitor and an hour spent on draughts will do more.
Pros
- One-off payment, nothing recurring
- Digital, so it lands straight after you pay
- Costs far less than buying an actual generator
- Could be an enjoyable build if you like tinkering
Cons
- The seller's own disclaimer says it was never tested or produced
- No price, format or length shown anywhere on the page
- Parts and materials are an extra cost you carry yourself
- Wiring work may be restricted or need permission where you live
What you get
The page never spells this out, which is telling. Judging by how it's sold (a video pitch, a text transcript link, an anonymous author), what arrives is a digital download: plans and instructions for building the generator yourself, sent by email or download link right after payment. No parts, no kit, no hardware. You source and buy every material yourself, and that cost is on top.
Before you buy
- The price only shows at the checkout, so click through before deciding
- Note the refund terms on your ClickBank receipt the day it arrives, and put the deadline in your calendar
- Price up the materials list before you start building, that's the real spend
Who it suits
Hobbyists who want a cheap weekend project and can shrug it off if nothing works. Not for anyone counting on a lower bill.
