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Indeed! Also: - The outlets have shutters preventing access to the contacts, until the longer earth pin is inserted - The live pins are on the bottom, making
by hexbin010 11mo ago
Indeed! Also:
- The outlets have shutters preventing access to the contacts, until the longer earth pin is inserted
- The live pins are on the bottom, making contact harder if it's partially pulled out. And the live pins have sleeved sections so even less live metal is exposed.
- The cable drop is at 90 degrees, typically causing less pull on the plug
- georgefrowny 11mo agoAlso when the cable is pulled out of the plug by force, the live disconnects first, then neutral, and only then earth.