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Default Internal wiring of USA v UK mains plug

On Sun, 01 Jul 2007 01:16:30 -0500, Wolfi wrote:

2 and 3 prong plugs and
receptacles not having strain relief... they don't need it. If one
remains within the specs for their use, the outlet/plug combo never sees
any particularly high mechanical stresses placed on it.


Having seen plenty of badly bent contact blades on vacuum, TV set, computer &
monitor, power drill and other shop devices' power cords, I strongly disagree.



What part of "if one remains within the specs for their use..." do you
not understand?