Power Control for a Busy Workbench

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://hackaday.com/2026/03/10/power-control-for-a-busy-workbench/

This is what happens when people know just enough about a topic and have a desire to out-do everybody else.

These are mains-power cables.

These are illegal in any country with regulations governing mains power distribution, and for a bloody good reason.

But ... "audiophile"!

The Reddit thread is fun... https://www.reddit.com/r/audiophile/comments/1nzo3rw/for_true_separation_of_instruments/

#Audio #Audiophile #MainsPower

After an unexpected fireworks display in the studio this evening I dismantled the plug on the 6-way extension power cord.
The neutral (blue) wire was charred and melted almost through to the earth (yellow/green) wire.
No high-current loads attached so I’m guessing a loose screw on the neutral pin 🤔😳

This is one of the few ways that the UK standard power plug can fail.

#power #electrical #electricity #mains #mainspower #plug #electricalfault