"Robert Morein" wrote in message
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"François Yves Le Gal" wrote in message
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On Mon, 20 Mar 2006 16:39:10 -0500, Walt
wrote:

FYLG, I'm sure, was talking about gear that was designed to
be used with a safety ground, but where that safety feature has been
disabled via a cheater.

Or 2 + 1 equipment connected to "universal" 2 mains sockets.

Fella mentioned Linn electronics. AFAICT all of them are designed for 2 +
1,
and the user manual mentions:

"MAINS PLUGS
This appliance is supplied with a non-rewireable mains plug for the
intended
country.

Replacement mains leads can be obtained from your Linn retailer. Should
you
change the plug please dispose of it carefully. A plug with bared
conductors
is dangerous if engaged in a live socket.

Dispose of it carefully? Does this mean I have to go through my junkbox
and "dispose" of all my dangerous power cords with exposed pigtails?

Seriously, it seems to me that the EU may be more paternalistic than the
U.S.

**Nope. ALL 220-240VAC nations have much tougher electrical regulations than
110VAC nations.

Here in the U.S., we do as we please, without paternal oversight.

**And with *only* 110VAC to deal with, that is not altogether surprising.
220-240VAC is FAR more lethal. Around 10 times, as I recall.


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Trevor Wilson
www.rageaudio.com.au