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> the standard US Power Socket is a crime against engineering (and don't get me started on 120 vs 240V) What's so bad about a NEMA 5-15? I grant you it's not a
by gottorf 3y ago
> the standard US Power Socket is a crime against engineering (and don't get me started on 120 vs 240V)
What's so bad about a NEMA 5-15? I grant you it's not as fancy as the Type G, but I've certainly never been shocked by it, so I'm not sure if it's criminal.
US households have access to 240V if they want it (and most homes have at least a clothes dryer outlet wired for this). About the only thing I would really prefer to have 240V for is an electric kettle.
- MenhirMike 3y agoI've seen so many sockets that were worn down over time from the weight of the plug just hanging out from it, usually straight since most aren't angled. (because there's no strain relief either, which a recessed socket would provide). So you have plugs that are usually exposing parts of the plug thanks to gravity. Yes, it can be fixed by replacing the socket, but it's just such a terrible design. (The 240V socket isn't much better - if I was wiring my house for 240V, I guess I'd have to use that one to be up to code, but I'd really consider importing some Schuko sockets instead)