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submitted 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) by TankieTanuki@hexbear.net to c/chapotraphouse@hexbear.net

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

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[-] DerRedMax@hexbear.net 27 points 4 days ago

I’m advocating for a three phase solution.

[-] ThermonuclearEgg@hexbear.net 14 points 4 days ago

Lol with the commenting 3 times

[-] DerRedMax@hexbear.net 25 points 4 days ago

I’m advocating for a three phase solution.

[-] Aquilae@hexbear.net 8 points 4 days ago

Lol with the commenting 3 times

[-] DerRedMax@hexbear.net 25 points 4 days ago

I’m advocating for a three phase solution.

[-] kleeon@hexbear.net 9 points 4 days ago

Lol with the commenting 3 times

[-] SkingradGuard@hexbear.net 3 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Sometimes hexbear breaks, but this is a good bit

[-] aaaaaaadjsf@hexbear.net 14 points 4 days ago

Noo 240V superiority! 120V electric kettles suck.

[-] TankieTanuki@hexbear.net 13 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

But the outlets look funny.

Maybe I need to self-crit my electronic chauvinism.

[-] aaaaaaadjsf@hexbear.net 10 points 4 days ago

The South African and Indian 240V outlets don't look too bad compared to the European monstrosities lol

[-] TankieTanuki@hexbear.net 8 points 4 days ago

That World of Engineering logo looks almost like communist iconography.

[-] aaaaaaadjsf@hexbear.net 7 points 4 days ago

Just needs more red and a hammer somewhere.

[-] ClathrateG@hexbear.net 6 points 4 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

so this has to be the first time me, britain, india, pakistan south africa agree on something but their formats are the only objectively correct ones

That only objectively incorrect though are those with only 2 holes, you really should have a ground wire how much money/time are saving not having one?(I have to belief that a slight increase in manufacturing costs etc is easily offset by the number of shocks and electrocutions you have to deal with )

[-] Xavienth@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 4 days ago

That's Pakistan

[-] aaaaaaadjsf@hexbear.net 2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

I'm pretty sure that's Pakistan and it's likely because of colonisation rather than some mutual agreement.

[-] Hexboare@hexbear.net 6 points 4 days ago

The picture is wrong about the Australian/China plugs, one of them should be upside down

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 4 days 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.

[-] NephewAlphaBravo@hexbear.net 1 points 4 days ago

I like the swiss and brazilian ones

[-] Diva@lemmy.ml 14 points 4 days ago
[-] TankieTanuki@hexbear.net 21 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

sry this is a marvel household

edit: never heard of the Rectifier before

[-] Diva@lemmy.ml 13 points 4 days ago
[-] FuckyWucky@hexbear.net 14 points 4 days ago
[-] TankieTanuki@hexbear.net 11 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Our European comrades appreciate it. 07

[-] DefinitelyNotAPhone@hexbear.net 8 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

I am once again reminding people that the US also has a 240V electric grid, it just comes in from the street split into two 120V mains.

Edit: Our plugs are fucking terrible though. Literal goddamn deathtraps.

[-] QuillcrestFalconer@hexbear.net 9 points 4 days ago

This reminds me of the latest styropyro video, where he builds the macrowave (a really powerful microwave) and he's like: "I bought this cute distribution transformer that will be perfect for the job"

[-] TankieTanuki@hexbear.net 5 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Did he really use one of these big bois?

[-] QuillcrestFalconer@hexbear.net 4 points 4 days ago
[-] TankieTanuki@hexbear.net 3 points 4 days ago
[-] QuillcrestFalconer@hexbear.net 3 points 4 days ago

No idea but I'm guessing that it wasn't a new transformer

[-] HexReplyBot@hexbear.net 1 points 4 days ago

I found a YouTube link in your comment. Here are links to the same video on alternative frontends that protect your privacy:

[-] Des@hexbear.net 7 points 4 days ago

ur making me want to play Workers & Resources Soviet Republic

i swear the crunchy power grid design with voltage step-down is the best part of that game

[-] propter_hog@hexbear.net 6 points 4 days ago
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