The Plug Socket » electricity http://the-plug-socket.com Sockets & Switches - Switch on to style Mon, 21 May 2012 10:30:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 How to Replace an Electrical Socket http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/how-to-replace-an-electrical-socket http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/how-to-replace-an-electrical-socket#comments Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:09:14 +0000 CharlesC http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/how-to-replace-an-electrical-socket Woodie’s DIY will show you how to replace an electrical socket. This can be done for decorative reasons or if there is damage on the casing.

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]]> http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/how-to-replace-an-electrical-socket/feed 0 How to Replace a 2-Gang Switch http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/how-to-replace-a-2-gang-switch http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/how-to-replace-a-2-gang-switch#comments Fri, 02 Sep 2011 04:10:21 +0000 CharlesC http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/how-to-replace-a-2-gang-switch Woodie’s DIY will show you how to replace a two gang switch. You may need to do this if the case is broken or for decorative reasons.

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]]> http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/how-to-replace-a-2-gang-switch/feed 0 Eubiq – VSF MC Desktop Power and Data Solution http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/eubiq-vsf-mc-desktop-power-and-data-solution http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/eubiq-vsf-mc-desktop-power-and-data-solution#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:22:07 +0000 CharlesC http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/eubiq-vsf-mc-desktop-power-and-data-solution The VSF-MC Power Track! It is the ultimate desktop power and data solution that can be clamped on the edge of your existing table. The perfect power module for office work space. You can add and remove power outlet with ease.

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]]> http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/eubiq-vsf-mc-desktop-power-and-data-solution/feed 0 How to switch a power adapter plug style (American and European) http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/how-to-switch-a-power-adapter-plug-style-american-and-european http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/how-to-switch-a-power-adapter-plug-style-american-and-european#comments Tue, 24 May 2011 20:00:14 +0000 CharlesC http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/how-to-switch-a-power-adapter-plug-style-american-and-european This is a video tutorial demonstrating how to switch any power adapter between an American and European style plug. I begin with a normal US style plug, and attach an add-on that makes the very same adapter work in the European power grid.

This is extremely useful for travel (to power up cell phones, cameras, etc.).

Enjoy!

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]]> http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/how-to-switch-a-power-adapter-plug-style-american-and-european/feed 1 Electrical Socket Saftey Psa http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/electrical-socket-saftey-psa http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/electrical-socket-saftey-psa#comments Mon, 09 May 2011 22:00:13 +0000 CharlesC http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/electrical-socket-saftey-psa today we are going to learn about the safe ways to plug things in

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]]> http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/electrical-socket-saftey-psa/feed 0 How to Pop an Electrical Socket–HD (DO NOT ATTEMPT) http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/how-to-pop-an-electrical-socket-hd-do-not-attempt http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/how-to-pop-an-electrical-socket-hd-do-not-attempt#comments Sat, 09 Apr 2011 06:23:06 +0000 CharlesC http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/how-to-pop-an-electrical-socket-hd-do-not-attempt DO NOT EVER ATTEMPT THIS. How to light your bacca with an electrical outlet

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]]> http://the-plug-socket.com/electrical-socket/how-to-pop-an-electrical-socket-hd-do-not-attempt/feed 0 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 CharlesC 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 CharlesC 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 CharlesC 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 CharlesC 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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