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Old November 10th 03, 11:43 AM posted to uk.rec.audio
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Default Stupid IEC AC mains plug Q


"dave" wrote in message
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On Sun, 09 Nov 2003 23:23:35 -0500, BEAR wrote:

Hi all...

Got a new ISP and they actually have some decent newsgroup coverage,

so
this is my first post here in probably a decade... HA!

Anyhow, just had a thought - does your gear over there use the same

three
pin IEC connectors on the back? If so, what prevents anyone taking a US
110vac rig and sending it over to your side of the pond, and then someone

plugging in a nice
British 240vac (that's what it is?) line cord with a British mains plug

and
the same IEC on the unit, and POWW!!!



Common sense + a desire not to destroy your hifi equipment?


Common sense? What's that?

(whilst using a toaster in the bath)