Charlie StrossFeb 5

RE: https://nomenloony.com/@nomenloony/116019280517956996

Notes for Americans:

1. Until 1992 you had to wire your own plugs onto new electrical appliances in the UK (they were sold without pre-molded plugs).

2. Mains voltage is 230VAC, not 110VAC. It'll kill ya.

3. If you follow ChatGPT's advice *YOU WILL DIE*.

Show threadSteve MitchellMar 1
@cstross My mum once sent me this photo with an explanation that she had dropped the iron and wanted to know if I thought it was still safe to use. Even though I will inherit the house when she goes, I did tell her not to use it until I had a chance to fit a new plug
Show threadOffbeatmammal
@SteveMino @cstross doesn't look like the smoke has escaped, it'll be fine
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