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Perhaps the weakest link in the US electrical system
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Technology Connections argues the US mains plug and socket is a weak point in the electrical system; cited in discussions of extension lead ratings and why appliances forbid them.
Watch for: US wiring standards, so details differ from UK practice
In their words
Also see this video: [video] I would say that **if** you use a **properly rated there should be no issue.
Bimpelrekkie on electronics.stackexchange.com, Jul 2021. CC BY-SA.
If you like videos, there's an entertaining rant about extension outlets/splitters by Technology Connections which ultimately focuses on the fact that it's up to the end user to know not to exceed such ratings, otherwise one is dependent on the hopefully-included safety mechanisms such as fuses and circuit breakers.
JYelton on electronics.stackexchange.com, Aug 2023. CC BY-SA.
