The Plug Socket » electricity http://the-plug-socket.com Sockets & Switches - Switch on to style Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:22:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 How (Not) to Test an Outlet for Electricity http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/how-not-to-test-an-outlet-for-electricity http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/how-not-to-test-an-outlet-for-electricity#comments Tue, 04 May 2010 14:17:24 +0000 admin http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/how-not-to-test-an-outlet-for-electricity The five rules for electrical safety are violated.

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]]> http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/how-not-to-test-an-outlet-for-electricity/feed 25 Short circuiting with a penny http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/short-circuiting-with-a-penny http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/short-circuiting-with-a-penny#comments Sat, 03 Apr 2010 00:31:12 +0000 admin http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/short-circuiting-with-a-penny You can melt a penny with a electrical socket… and blow your fuses.

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]]> http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/short-circuiting-with-a-penny/feed 1 Socket Shocker http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/socket-shocker http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/socket-shocker#comments Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:09:32 +0000 admin http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/socket-shocker 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.

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]]> http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/socket-shocker/feed 12 Electricity in Japan PT 2 http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/electricity-in-japan-pt-2 http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/electricity-in-japan-pt-2#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:25:11 +0000 admin http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/electricity-in-japan-pt-2 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.

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]]> http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/electricity-in-japan-pt-2/feed 12 How To Replace an Electrical Outlet http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/how-to-replace-an-electrical-outlet http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/how-to-replace-an-electrical-outlet#comments Sun, 14 Feb 2010 03:43:58 +0000 admin http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/how-to-replace-an-electrical-outlet Learn how to replace an electrical outlet yourself and save the cost of hiring an electrician.

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]]> http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/how-to-replace-an-electrical-outlet/feed 25 That’s Deadly: A Suicide Public Service Announcement from GECS http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/thats-deadly-a-suicide-public-service-announcement-from-gecs http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/thats-deadly-a-suicide-public-service-announcement-from-gecs#comments Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:37:22 +0000 admin http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/thats-deadly-a-suicide-public-service-announcement-from-gecs 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.

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]]> http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/thats-deadly-a-suicide-public-service-announcement-from-gecs/feed 2 Something Stupid http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/something-stupid http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/something-stupid#comments Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:57:12 +0000 admin http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/something-stupid A ridiculously placed bathroom electrical socket provides ire in this episode of our new series, “Something Stupid.” Poor workmanship.

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]]> http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/electric-socket/feed 2 Zoe – Flexible Electricity – www.freshcreation.nl http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/zoe-flexible-electricity-www-freshcreation-nl http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/zoe-flexible-electricity-www-freshcreation-nl#comments Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:16:28 +0000 admin http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/zoe-flexible-electricity-www-freshcreation-nl Fresh Creation ( www.freshcreation.nl ) interviews one of the inventors of the Zoe; a system which provides flexible electricity.

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