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I am stepping down the voltage (hexbear.net)

submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by TankieTanuki@hexbear.net to c/chapotraphouse@hexbear.net

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The community has spoken, and they want 120 V. 🎉 👏👏

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[-] ClimateChangeAnxiety@hexbear.net 5 points 2 months ago

Controversial take from an American, I’m a big fan of the UK plugs. Looks like the Australian and Chinese ones work similarly, I’m not familiar with them though.

Any without a ground wire can get fucked, and the circular holes weird me out for some reason.

Also a note from my wife who studied in Japan, most outlets in newer construction now have a ground wire. Also some American devices work with their plugs, the only difference is that one side is larger in the US and in Japan they’re the same size.

[-] Krem@hexbear.net 2 points 2 months ago

the UK apparently is using the Malaysian/Hong Kong type of plugs which are annoying as shit. every time you go to HK (and Malaysia) you have to remember to bring the stupid converter because they insist on using stupid special sockets. the plugs are fucking huge and bulky and annoying.