Actually UK plugs have to have the third prong because the live and neutral sockets have covers over them that are retracted by the third (earth) pin. That’s why the earth pin is longer than the other two.
Although if the appliance doesn’t need grounding then the third pin can be plastic, but it DOES have to be there.
Am I correct in assuming that the reason for having the third prong even if it’s unused is so the plug can’t be inserted the wrong way, reversing polarity?
Jan 30, 2008 @ 22:31:47
Suicide ducky would be more convincing if it didn’t have a 3rd prong, the grounding prong.
Feb 19, 2008 @ 11:30:46
you need a 3rd prong to push it into many sockets
repairman jack (if that is you real name) if you look at many many many appliances they have the third prong but it simply is not wired.
have a look for yourself
Feb 19, 2008 @ 14:48:15
Actually UK plugs have to have the third prong because the live and neutral sockets have covers over them that are retracted by the third (earth) pin. That’s why the earth pin is longer than the other two.
Although if the appliance doesn’t need grounding then the third pin can be plastic, but it DOES have to be there.
Feb 20, 2008 @ 22:50:47
I believe you would be electrocuted regardless of whether or not the circuit was grounded. I could be totally wrong however.
Feb 24, 2008 @ 11:17:30
The cable is only 2 core anyway, so the earth/grounding pin is unattatched.
Feb 25, 2008 @ 17:37:22
its a funny picture
stop analyzing..
but for the sake of jack…steve is right
nice pic
Mar 02, 2008 @ 00:09:49
Nice blog.
Mar 10, 2008 @ 22:05:22
Grounding issues aside, where in the world do I get one of these? (not for the intended purpose, of course, I collect duckies)
Mar 11, 2008 @ 09:21:16
Am I correct in assuming that the reason for having the third prong even if it’s unused is so the plug can’t be inserted the wrong way, reversing polarity?
Mar 16, 2008 @ 20:20:03
im guessing its not a real product at all