How (Not) to Test an Outlet for Electricity
Posted by admin on May-4-2010
The five rules for electrical safety are violated. Posted in: Electrical Socket
Short circuiting with a penny
Posted by admin on Apr-2-2010
You can melt a penny with a electrical socket… and blow your fuses.
Duration : 0:0:4
Posted in: Electrical Socket
Socket Shocker
Posted by admin on Mar-12-2010
What do you get when you put a paperclip in a electric socket? You Get Electricity and Pretty Sparks. Burned My Hand. Killed an Outlet. Slayed a Dragon and Warlock.
Duration : 0:0:25
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Electricity in Japan PT 2
Posted by admin on Mar-10-2010
Dive deep and get the fine details part two
The voltage in Japan is 100 Volt, which is different from North America (110V), Central Europe (220V) and most other regions of the world. Japanese electrical plugs have two, non-polarized pins, as shown above. They fit into North American outlets.
Japanese power outlets are usually identical to ungrounded (2-pin) North American outlets. While most newly installed Japanese outlets these days are polarized (one slot is slightly wider than the other), it is common to encounter non-polarized outlets in some places.
Some North American equipment will work fine in Japan without adapter and vice versa, however, some sensitive equipment may not work properly or even get damaged. If you intend to purchase electronic appliances in Japan for use outside of Japan, you are advised to look for equipment specifically made for oversea tourists or equipment that says it can handle various voltages and or frequencies in Hz. Example: 100 to 240 volts 50/60hz
The frequency of electric current is 50 Hertz in Eastern Japan (including Tokyo, Yokohama, Tohoku, Hokkaido) and 60 Hertz in Western Japan (including Nagoya, Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Shikoku, Kyushu), however this frequency difference affects only sensitive equipment that requires a specific frequency. If you are bringing things to Japan check with a professional or call the manufacturer if you are not a pro.
Falcon Electric:
http://www.falconups.com/ups/sg-ups.htm
Stores:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamada_Denki
http://www.biccamera.com/
Duration : 0:10:5
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How To Replace an Electrical Outlet
Posted by admin on Feb-13-2010
Learn how to replace an electrical outlet yourself and save the cost of hiring an electrician.
Duration : 0:2:18
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That’s Deadly: A Suicide Public Service Announcement from GECS
Posted by admin on Dec-15-2009
I made this video for a school health project. All of the actors are friends/classmates of mine at Golden Eagle Charter School. All of them are EXTREMELY awesome people. Thanks guys.
In order of appearance: Alex, Lanee, Kassie, Amanda, and Micah. The person who “dies” from sticking two butter knives in an electrical socket is David. DON’T EVERY STICK BUTTER KNIVES IN ELECTRICAL SOCKETS! David didn’t actually, and neither should you!
Remember, if you are having suicidal thoughts call 1-800-SUICIDE(784-2433).
If someone you know is suicidal visit SAVE.org for ways to help them. Seriously, these organizations are there to help. If you, or someone you know, need their help, get it.
A special thanks to Dave, Neil, Alana, Tony, and all of the students at GECS that had to deal with us filming in the middle of the school.
Duration : 0:1:24
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Something Stupid
Posted by admin on Nov-7-2009
A ridiculously placed bathroom electrical socket provides ire in this episode of our new series, “Something Stupid.” Poor workmanship.
Duration : 0:2:28
Posted in: Electrical Socket
shockyZoe – Flexible Electricity – www.freshcreation.nl
Posted by admin on Oct-25-2009
Fresh Creation ( www.freshcreation.nl ) interviews one of the inventors of the Zoe; a system which provides flexible electricity.
Duration : 0:2:21
Posted in: Electrical Socket