this plug doesn't have the little holes

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this plug doesn't have the little holes - Lemmy.World

The holes are only for manufacturability.
Older plugs had a design that would hug the holes to hold the plug in place. It’s a holdover for people with older houses.
I think this fact is actually a myth, the holes are for manufacturing as stated previously.
Not exactly a myth, but likely never used for retention purposes as was originally intended. See more here: https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/11495/nema-5-15p-blade-holes
NEMA 5-15P blade holes

Why do most NEMA 5-15P (North America 125V 15A) line and neutral blades have holes in them? I've been wondering this for quite some time and haven't yet found a satisfactory answer.

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Older receptacles and even modern receptacles and cords do still make use of their holes.

It’s why if the holes are included there is specs they must follow.

This plug makes use of the holes for a solid mechanical connection that will only be removed when you pull on the collar to remove the pin that goes through the holes.

97008 RACK-A-TIERS QUIK LOK 120V | Kendall Electric Inc

Rack-A-Tiers® Qwik Lok Locking Plug, 120 VAC, 15 A, 3 Poles, Female Terminal