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Asklemmy@lemmy.ml · 14 hours ago

[EU] I want to replace an old multi-socket but the majority of the ones sold today don't have this pin? Why is that and does that mean they are not connected to the ground?

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[EU] I want to replace an old multi-socket but the majority of the ones sold today don't have this pin? Why is that and does that mean they are not connected to the ground?

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Asklemmy@lemmy.ml · 14 hours ago

I’ve always known these with pins, or are they replaced by those two tiny plates on the side?

Edit: example of one of the most sold models https://www.benl.ebay.be/itm/387671120546

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Brits watching this unfold with popcorn…
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  UK plugs are superior.
  
  Until you accidentally step on one.
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    They are not designed for this purpose.
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        It’s not my volt.

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