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Re:We need a lot more electricians if we’re going to electri... by jacquesm on Wednesday January 11, 2023 @05:01PM (#34345612)
The lack of grounded sockets in the US has always been a complete mystery to me. Especially for kitchen appliances.
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Re:We need a lot more electricians if we’re going to electri... by Domenic_S on Wednesday January 11, 2023 @05:32PM (#34345998)
Grounded outlets became code for kitchens and baths in 1961, although it wasn't that uncommon to see in '50s new construction. 1971 code started requiring them throughout the house.
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Re:We need a lot more electricians if we’re going to electri... by OJFord on Wednesday January 11, 2023 @08:57PM (#34348060)
It's weird on imported goods here in the UK too. Macs are infamous for the fuzzy feeling of the double not-quite-insulated chassis. My Marantz amplifier (not US made but also sold there) that arrived today is the same. Weird looking plug too, like they had to go out of their way to source a dummy Earth to Earthless kettle lead and the result is bizarre and cheap looking but it's all they could get, because it's a weird requirement.
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