This has nothing to do with today’s strip, but I recommend that everyone test their outlets for proper grounding.
This is an important issue for us guitarists, as an improperly grounded amp can kill. And there are typically no warning signs. The amp will work un-grounded, but if you are in contact with the strings and provide a route to ground with your body……zap.
James Hopkins over 11 years ago
Yeah that drives me nuts. Especially when you turn the appliance on and the outlet lights on fire (that actually happened to me a couple of times).
ossiningaling over 11 years ago
If plugs were all three-prong, would be there fewer mistakes or would the odds go to 1 out of 3?
kaecispopX over 11 years ago
Actually you can get a much higher percentage of being correct by simply paying attention to what you are doing.
Stephen Gilberg over 11 years ago
For once they interact without puns.
azdba over 11 years ago
Same with usb connections.
comicnut4636 over 11 years ago
File the wide blade down so it’s the same size as the smaller one.
alviebird over 11 years ago
This has nothing to do with today’s strip, but I recommend that everyone test their outlets for proper grounding.
This is an important issue for us guitarists, as an improperly grounded amp can kill. And there are typically no warning signs. The amp will work un-grounded, but if you are in contact with the strings and provide a route to ground with your body……zap.
feralglance almost 10 years ago
Same thing with usb sticks.