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 threadNot The LBC GuyMar 1
@SteveMino @cstross my mum nicked the lawnmower cord so I said “I will go unplug, do not touch the cable until I say” two steps later I look back and she’s poking her finger into the cut insulation. Fortunately the conductor was not exposed.
Show threadCliff'sEsportCorner
@NotTheLBCGuy @SteveMino @cstross negative feedback can correct certain types of problems. Source: 2nd grade me field experience; put his toy wrench (spanner) against electrical outlet to "tighten" slotted screw.
Mar 1 at 12:26pmWeb
Show threadDeterioratedStuccoMar 1

@CliffsEsport
Well, there's correction by modifying subsequent behaviour, and then there's correction by preventing subsequent behaviour...
I'm pleased yours was the first sort.

@NotTheLBCGuy @SteveMino @cstross

Show threadPeter KreftingMar 1
@CliffsEsport @NotTheLBCGuy @SteveMino @cstross My at age 5 touching an exposed electrical wall outlet that my father was repairing has told me to respect electricity.