Karl BaronAug 8, 2023

Here's your periodic reminder about how cursed Japanese wiring is.

This is an official, standard Apple power cable that shipped with a MacBook.

#Japan #ElectricalSafety #mb

Show threadKarl BaronAug 8, 2023
In case you're curious how you connect that to the wall...
Show threadKarl BaronAug 8, 2023
Bouns Round: This power strip, made by a reputable Japanese company, sold at brick and mortar electronics stores, and with PSE (product safety electrical) marking
Show threadJoshua Purba Aug 8, 2023
@kalleboo how horrifying 
Show threadJoshua Purba 
@kalleboo on second look its even worse: there's recesses on where the ground pins would be. Someone actually designed this on purpose 
Aug 8, 2023 at 3:29amWeb
Show threadKarl BaronAug 8, 2023

@jo Oh yeah, it’s literally advertised for this purpose!

They're still for sale, completely legally https://www.sanwa.co.jp/product/syohin?code=TAP-SLIMSW8-1

TAP-SLIMSW8-1【スリムタップ（2P・8個口・1m）】一括集中スイッチ付き、3Pプラグも差し込めるスリムタイプのマグネット付きタップ。2P・8個口・1m。 | サンワサプライ株式会社

TAP-SLIMSW8-1【スリムタップ（2P・8個口・1m）】一括集中スイッチ付き、3Pプラグも差し込めるスリムタイプのマグネット付きタップ。2P・8個口・1m。

Show threadDrahflowMay 2

@jo @kalleboo When I saw the first picture, I assumed there would be ground pogo-pins in the recesses, which would be, well still an adventurous choice, but not completely wrong.

But now I see the ground is connected to injection molded plastic, and I don't have the fantasy to imagine they invented a strongly conducting thermopolymer just for this application.

Show threadJeremy ListMay 3
@drahflow @jo @kalleboo there is a strongly conducting thermopolymer but it wasn't invented in Japan and it rapidly degrades when exposed to oxygen.
Show threadRaglan Niall  Jul 26
@drahflow @jo @kalleboo wireless or inductive earthing. No worries!!
Show threadPatrick HerdJul 27
@Niall @drahflow @jo @kalleboo strong ambient energy harvesting vibes
Show threadRaglan Niall  Jul 27
@PatrickHerd rather than trip the RCD it'll realign your shakras.
@drahflow @jo @kalleboo