They’re like that in this apartment we’re renting and I keep seeing them elsewhere. I don’t get it.

  • hitmyspot@aussie.zone
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    4 days ago

    Isn’t the USA 2 pin for many outlets, though. So there is no earthing. The uk socket requires the earth connection to be made by the longer earth pin on the plug before the flaps will open.

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      4 days ago

      yes but you have to open both shutters at the same time. The ground doesn’t have a shutter.

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        3 days ago

        No, because the ground carries no voltage. It’s literally connected to the ground to route any electricity away from the appliance in case a person touches it.