No. That's an Australian power-point, and the wiring standard calls for the top left angled pin to be active, the top right angled pin to be neutral, and the bottom vertical pin to be earth.
So two thoughts on this: 1. Dumb as a box of rocks forgot/didn't get a plug converter for a foreign country electric outlet. 2. it's 240v and will fry what ever dumb rocks attached to it.
Hey, people!!! Sleepy Joe Biden is doing his best. At least he is trying to plug his computer in. I hope the computer is in his lap when he hits the switch.
For those of you who are worried that the 240 volts will fry the device hooked to this: Most electronic devices built in the last 10 years have universal power supplies rated at 100 to 250 volts input. No danger of letting the magic smoke out.
Plenty of American electronics and power tools have no safety earth pin on the plug. UL will certify it if it is "double insulated". That is, there are two layers of insulation protecting the user, the plastic case and the insulated wires and parts inside. For most portable devices, this is cheaper than including a grounded metal chassis.
Well ya see that power switch that is currently off?
ReplyDeleteAs soon as it's flipped on, whatever is on the other end of that cord - ain't gonna work.
Ever again.
You'll see that puff of smoke that comes with all electrical devices. It signals the end of life when deployed.
As our avionics instructor told us "It's all done with magic smoke. When the magic smoke escapes, it stops working."
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"... that power switch that is currently off..."
DeleteUmm, no - that switch is ON. See the red dot? That indicates LIVE.
The switch on the LEFT is OFF.
I call fake. Who travels with two nail clippers?
ReplyDeleteBig and little.
Deletean overseas converter kit for 12 bucks might be a bit safer
DeleteImprovise, adapt, overcome, burn the frickin thing down. Looks like an Oz outlet, 240V.
ReplyDeleteMore like improvise, adapt, overcurrent.
ReplyDeleteCorrect me if I'm wrong isn't that connected to two live, no neutral or ground?
ReplyDeleteNo.
DeleteThat's an Australian power-point, and the wiring standard calls for the top left angled pin to be active, the top right angled pin to be neutral, and the bottom vertical pin to be earth.
magic smoke to appear in mere moments
ReplyDeleteSo two thoughts on this:
ReplyDelete1. Dumb as a box of rocks forgot/didn't get a plug converter for a foreign country electric outlet.
2. it's 240v and will fry what ever dumb rocks attached to it.
Roll on one!
ReplyDeleteHey, people!!! Sleepy Joe Biden is doing his best. At least he is trying to plug his computer in. I hope the computer is in his lap when he hits the switch.
ReplyDeleteFor those of you who are worried that the 240 volts will fry the device hooked to this: Most electronic devices built in the last 10 years have universal power supplies rated at 100 to 250 volts input. No danger of letting the magic smoke out.
ReplyDeleteGordon, best comment of the bunch. Cannot see if the safety earth pin on the plug is snipped off, left open, or ???
DeletePlenty of American electronics and power tools have no safety earth pin on the plug. UL will certify it if it is "double insulated". That is, there are two layers of insulation protecting the user, the plastic case and the insulated wires and parts inside. For most portable devices, this is cheaper than including a grounded metal chassis.
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