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xkcd #3186: Truly Universal Outlet

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Building Inspectors HATE This One Weird Trick

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[–] hperrin@lemmy.ca 65 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Simple, just use a metal mesh in each hole. Make sure it’s a really thin mesh too, like practically steel wool. Pushing 1500 watts through steel wool has never caused anyone any problems ever.

[–] felbane@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago

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