JohnnyMarko 1 #1 May 7, 2011 So I'm homeless right now, couch hoping for a bit, and the current room I'm occupying only has the older outlets without the third grounding prong. Is it absolutely mental to break off the grounding prong from a power strip and plug it in? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #2 May 7, 2011 Don't mangle the cords. Just go to the hw store and buy adapters."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #3 May 7, 2011 http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://static.www.odcdn.com/pictures/us/od/sk/lg/970618_sk_lg.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/970618/Ativa-3-Prong-To-2-Prong/&usg=__7B3hYjCzt48mugfaP0bdv7h2UaI=&h=250&w=250&sz=10&hl=en&start=2&zoom=1&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=VNqrzAH5Ks_VIM:&tbnh=111&tbnw=111&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dtwo%2Bprong%2Badaptor%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26sa%3DN%26tbm%3Disch&ei=NH_FTfnNNJS4sQOE0pShAQ ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #4 May 7, 2011 Quote Any electricions or people smarter than me... Good thing ya didn't make it a poll! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #5 May 7, 2011 Quote Quote Any electricions or people smarter than me... Good thing ya didn't make it a poll! Hardy har har...@Ryoder too late Had an extra power strip that I just used a pair of pliers to snap off the ground...any guesses on how long it takes for a house fire to start? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #6 May 7, 2011 Quote Hardy har har...@Ryoder too late Had an extra power strip that I just used a pair of pliers to snap off the ground...any guesses on how long it takes for a house fire to start? We'll be anticipating your post to let us know."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #7 May 7, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Any electricions or people smarter than me... Good thing ya didn't make it a poll! Hardy har har...@Ryoder too late Had an extra power strip that I just used a pair of pliers to snap off the ground...any guesses on how long it takes for a house fire to start? Ahhh fuck it, ain't YOUR house anyway! That's what they get for helping a skydiver ... right?! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #8 May 7, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Quote Any electricions or people smarter than me... Good thing ya didn't make it a poll! Hardy har har...@Ryoder too late Had an extra power strip that I just used a pair of pliers to snap off the ground...any guesses on how long it takes for a house fire to start? Ahhh fuck it, ain't YOUR house anyway! That's what they get for helping a skydiver ... right?! Good point. But my other options at the moment are non-existent so I'd like to stay in a non-burnt down house Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #9 May 7, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Any electricions or people smarter than me... Good thing ya didn't make it a poll! Hardy har har...@Ryoder too late Had an extra power strip that I just used a pair of pliers to snap off the ground...any guesses on how long it takes for a house fire to start? Ahhh fuck it, ain't YOUR house anyway! That's what they get for helping a skydiver ... right?! Good point. But my other options at the moment are non-existent so I'd like to stay in a non-burnt down house Just no makin' you happy is there! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #10 May 7, 2011 Quote Good point. But my other options at the moment are non-existent so I'd like to stay in a non-burnt down house Then you need to find someone who will share their cave with you. Those are pretty fire-resistant."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #11 May 7, 2011 Quote ...any guesses on how long it takes for a house fire to start? That third prong isn't as much about not burning down the house as it is intended to prevent you from turning your cojones into nicely roasted chestnuts while you're using anything plugged in without a ground. What's your comfort level? Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #12 May 7, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Any electricions or people smarter than me... Good thing ya didn't make it a poll! Hardy har har...@Ryoder too late Had an extra power strip that I just used a pair of pliers to snap off the ground...any guesses on how long it takes for a house fire to start? Ahhh fuck it, ain't YOUR house anyway! That's what they get for helping a skydiver ... right?! Good point. But my other options at the moment are non-existent so I'd like to stay in a non-burnt down house Just no makin' you happy is there! Nah, I'm as happy as I could ever be Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #13 May 7, 2011 Quote Quote ...any guesses on how long it takes for a house fire to start? That third prong isn't as much about not burning down the house as it is intended to prevent you from turning your cojones into nicely roasted chestnuts while you're using anything plugged in without a ground. What's your comfort level? My comfort level is pretty hig ....ow, my nuts just got shocked. This is from my Facebook page, for those of you who aren't my friends Johnny: Quote I win the Darwin award for the day. I couldn't unplug my computer charger cause my hands we're wet and I could only pull the plug about halfway out. Me being the genius I am tried to get a better grip by grabbing from the bottom and inadvertently touched the prongs. Needless to say, I completed the circuit and just about stopped my heart. Thanks for making coffee, Kevin, but I'm pretty wired now (ha, pun intended) As you can see, I'm an electricity wizard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #14 May 7, 2011 Quote Johnny: Quote I win the Darwin award for the day. I couldn't unplug my computer charger cause my hands we're wet and I could only pull the plug about halfway out. Me being the genius I am tried to get a better grip by grabbing from the bottom and inadvertently touched the prongs. Needless to say, I completed the circuit and just about stopped my heart. Thanks for making coffee, Kevin, but I'm pretty wired now (ha, pun intended) As you can see, I'm an electricity wizard. Well... if yer gonna be dumb, ya better be tough! I've had more than my fair share of electricity flowing thru my body... by far the worst was was being tazed (not stun gun, real tazer) but a close second was direct 220v... that was dumb!"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #15 May 8, 2011 A lot depends on what you're plugging into the strip. If it's all two-prong stuff, it doesn't matter. If it's 3 prong stuff, well, remember you're not grounded (although you can convert the plugs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #16 May 8, 2011 Quote A lot depends on what you're plugging into the strip. If it's all two-prong stuff, it doesn't matter. If it's 3 prong stuff, well, remember you're not grounded (although you can convert the plugs. Mostly 2 prong. 3 prong includes my Mac charger (that I'm using right now ) and a mini-fridge Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #17 May 8, 2011 Electricians. It goes without saying. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
