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[-] TechNerdWizard42@lemmy.world 0 points 5 months ago

Or more likely, the ones you used had been worn.

Universal sockets are the norm in many places now. I have every outlet with universal. They grip stronger than a standard American outlet and have tamper resistance. But like any receptical they wear out and are only good for so many insertions. If you use G type plugs they seemingly last forever.

[-] neidu2@feddit.nl 3 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Nope. Brand new. Several of them.

Also, the US connector doesn't grip very well to begin with.

I mostly use F or E, plus the occasional A.

[-] Zahille7@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

Why does every hotel ever have those stupid loose plugs? If you sneeze right it'll just fall out.

[-] TechNerdWizard42@lemmy.world 0 points 5 months ago

Then you're buying shit.

I use universal with everything and they grip way stronger than default US outlets. Just a fact. Never have a plug hanging out. Works with grounded and ungrounded. I even replaced every outlet in a few of my US houses with universal, they are that awesome. No issues for many years, at least 15 now, with various inputs including well used ones in a kitchen for example with appliances being plugged and unplugged all the time.

Literally the only thing I like a US plug and socket for, are extension cords. The 5-15 is a great option for a long run. Don't need a book sized receptacle on one end or a giant cylindrical twisty lock to power a 20W load somewhere.

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