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Default Internal wiring of USA v UK mains plug

In article om,
says...
On 2 Jul, 03:59, John Larkin
wrote:

lethal. Chewing on cords, especially by pets, is a more serious
hazard, and 240 is a lot worse than 120 there.


Dont think I've ever seen pet chewed cords here, maybe different
checmicals get used in the plastic or something.


Ever see "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation"?

120 0r 240 would kill either way.


240 is more lethal, though either is enough if they get a good chomp.

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Keith