• Fleur_@aussie.zone
    6·
    9 days ago

    Huh, I never knew Australia shared the same power point as china, thought we were on our own. Good to know not EVERY country is suffering through inferior plugs

    • Zozano@aussie.zoneEnglish
      16·
      9 days ago

      Australia’s plug isn’t bad, in fact, it’s one of the best.

      • The angled blade pins ensure polarity will always be the same.
      • The ground pin is longer than the live pins, meaning it’ll always make contact first, and last when you pull it out.
      • The Earth pin is located on the bottom, meaning when you pull down on it, or if something drops on the plug, it’ll pull away the live pins first.
      • also:

      • Lem Jukes@sopuli.xyzEnglish
        4·
        9 days ago

        I have seen some debate amongst electricians about the orientation of this style of grounded outlet. There are pros and cons to argue for both orientations of this and other tri-pin style outlets.

        your fourth point is demonstrably the best in this thread.