Comment on British plugs
AllNewTypeFace@leminal.space 6 days ago
It needs an unearthed version without the shutter-opening pin, for things like low-power electronic devices with figure-8 mains sockets, phone chargers and such.
Of course, some BS1363-stan will inevitably show up to argue that as this is a crucial safety feature, unearthed connections should be illegal, much like the Australians who argue that bike helmets should be mandatory in Amsterdam.
MrRazamataz@lemmy.razbot.xyz 6 days ago
we like our plug sockets to be able to take more weight than a sheet of paper
funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works 5 days ago
brit in the US- it is astounding to me that sometimes a plug can just fall out of the wall on its own
markz@suppo.fi 5 days ago
What, really?
funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works 5 days ago
Yeah, it’s not meant to happen (obvi) but especially if it has wear/high usage it can.
MrRazamataz@lemmy.razbot.xyz 5 days ago
also leaving exposed live contacts