xkcd #3186: Truly Universal Outlet (imgs.xkcd.com)

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xkcd #3186: Truly Universal Outlet

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Building Inspectors HATE This One Weird Trick

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[-] gabelstapler@feddit.org 3 points 1 month ago

As an engineer, thinking of designing the metal connectors needed for this, this gives me nightmares.

[-] hperrin@lemmy.ca 10 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Simple, just use a metal mesh in each hole. Make sure it’s a really thin mesh too, like practically steel wool. Pushing 1500 watts through steel wool has never caused anyone any problems ever.

[-] felbane@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

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[-] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago

Good news, you can just buy them from China at pennies :D

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