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Sjouke Burry[_2_] Sjouke Burry[_2_] is offline
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Default Why aren't all extension cords grounded if it's code that youroutlet be grounded?

Stormin Mormon wrote:
You aren't in the USA? In the US, most appliances now have a
polarized plug. One blade is wider, and such a situation is
far less likely.

No, Netherlands, 240 Volt mains non-polarized.