Why shouldn't electric plugs screw in? (programming.dev)

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I just watched a TikTok about how people used to plug in things to their light sockets when electricity was first becoming popular. And they kept calling the plug a light socket, what rule says it's not a plug that screws in? And why shouldn't plugs screw in? We have material science to make plugs and cables hard enough that if you kick the wire it still doesn't come out. Electrical connections should be more secure. That's all I'm saying.

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[-] Snailpope@lemmy.world 16 points 1 year ago

This. They make twist lock receptacles, for certain applications. Normally in commercial settings where small appliances are powered by ceiling mounted outlets.

[-] ninjabard@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

My university theatre has twist locks for their electrics. But the theatre I'm working in now uses stage pin.

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