[ubuntu-uk] Dell & Ubuntu - gradually looking more hopeful

[Chris Jones]

Hi

Mark Harrison wrote:
> - Insert flat-head screwdriver into mains pin on one of the sockets on 
> the N-way

Insert it into the earth hole. That is how it's supposed to work - that
is why the earth pin is longer on plugs. It also dramatically reduces
the chances of you electrocuting yourself if you forget to unplug the
multi-socket strip, or need to do this on a more permanent socket.

It's still not a good idea really, and adapters are very cheap.

> because all our plugs and sockets are earthed as standard!

Thats not really true, I have plenty of charging bricks which have a
plastic earth pin whose only function is to move the plates covering the
live/neutral holes.

Cheers,
-- 
Chris Jones
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