Re: PC Transporter and Drives

[Bart <pilgrimer@my-deja.com>]

In article <fTl66.50895$xW4.406743@news-server.bigpond.net.au>,
  "Simon Biber" <simon@basilisk2.cjb.net> wrote:
> > 2 flat plugs means 110volts AC, and 3 means 220?
>
> That's not right. Having 3 pins means one has been added for earth
> connection. This is needed for some devices on both 220 and 110 volt
> installations. Here in Australia we use only 240 volt AC, yet some
> appliances have 2 pins, some use all three.
>

Sorry I meant the power plug here in the US of A, and what I really
mean is standardization like: well... a 1/2 inch bolt (13 mm) will fit
a 1/2 inch nut kind of thing.  You don't expect to have to buy a new
tool kit for each nut.
If a plug is compatable I do NOT expect it to immediately fry both
sides.  That is a wistful expectation I realize but, hope springs
eternal.


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