Re: Tingles from power supply

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From: Eeyore
Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 01:51

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MoiInAust wrote:

> "Sylvia Else" <sylvia@not.at.this.address> wrote
> > Rich Grise wrote:
> >>
> >> If the wart is 2-prong, turn it around in the socket. If it's 3-prong,
> >> get an outlet tester.
> >
> > I can't really see how that could be relevant. If the device's low voltage
> > side was completely isolated (which I've now learned it isn't), then
> > changing the mains pins around wouldn't make any difference.
> >
> > Australia's power plugs cannot be reversed, even if they're only two
> > prong. The sockets look like these:
> >
> > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Wall_wart.jpg
> >
> True, Sylvia, but GPOs (general power outlets) are often wired wrongly, both
> by do it yourself  illegal wirers (encouraged by SC alas) *and* licenced
> electricians (proves one of SC's arguments!)

100% irrelevant to the issue.

Graham

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