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BeatTakeshi@lemmy.world to Asklemmy@lemmy.ml ·
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[EU] I want to replace an old multi-socket but the majority of the ones sold today don't have this pin? Why is that and does that mean they are not connected to the ground?

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[EU] I want to replace an old multi-socket but the majority of the ones sold today don't have this pin? Why is that and does that mean they are not connected to the ground?

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BeatTakeshi@lemmy.world to Asklemmy@lemmy.ml ·
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I’ve always known these with pins, or are they replaced by those two tiny plates on the side?

Edit: example of one of the most sold models https://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/387671120546

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    Brits watching this unfold with popcorn…

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      UK plugs are superior.

      Until you accidentally step on one.

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        They are not designed for this purpose.

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          Not with that attitude!

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            It’s not my volt.

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              I thought Britain uses pound square foot square fortnight per Coulomb instead of Volt?

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        That’s why they are superior!

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        Swiss plugs are the best. I won’t be neutral on this !

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        Schuko are even more so. Miss me with those 3 prongs.

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          Schuko plugs are less likely to remain lying flat tho. Also they their prongs are rounded.

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            What do you mean with flat? Like angled plugs?
            And why is it important that their prongs are rounded?

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              I mean for it to remain flat on its back with its prongs facing upward, with enough support to maintain its position while being stepped on. Having edges on its prongs would inflict more pain, with higher chance of causing real injury.

              Basically UK plugs are more superior of you’re a sadomasochist.

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                Ah okay.

                I assumed you were talking about the functionality and form (I have never seen slim versions of the UK plug as they exist at least in Germany)

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