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230V though.. I don't know the reality, but I was brought up with them enough to feel unsafe just pulling out (or putting in) a plug without using the switch fi
by petercooper 5y ago
230V though.. I don't know the reality, but I was brought up with them enough to feel unsafe just pulling out (or putting in) a plug without using the switch first :-D
- OJFord 5y agoYour risk unplugging anything (with a compliant plug & socket) is only really 'back EMF' from a poorly designed inductive load - you could get a jolt in significant excess of 230V, but low current, you'd be ok. A proper plug has coated pins near the grip, and the Earth will be too far removed (shutters closed) by the time you can get your hands on live & neutral contacts. Not doing you any harm to switch off of course, and there are certainly non-compliant plugs (cheap/knock-off stuff mainly of course) in the wild!