Re: ground loops

On 2026-07-10 10:23, Tim via users wrote:
> Tim via users wrote:
>>> Only one power point in every room except for the kitchen and
>>> the lounge
> 
> Joe Zeff:
>> And here in Colorado, that would never pass inspection.  In order for a
>> house or apartment building to be up to code there must be no more than
>> 6' between wall outlets and that goes for every room, even rooms that
>> are only intended for storage, or other uses that don't normally need an
>> electrical connection.  I don't know what the rule is back in California
>> where I used to live, but whatever it was it didn't require that many
>> outlets.
> 
> Wish it were like that here, extension cords are unavoidable, because
> the sockets are never where you want them.  We're lucky that all
> extension cords and multi-way power boards are 10 amps (ignoring the
> Chinese made ones that lie about their specs), with 10 amps being the
> max you're allowed to draw from an outlet, anyway.
> 
> I've seen other countries where you can buy low amperage extension
> cords, then the customer plugs in a high current drawing device and
> melts the cable or causes a fire.

I vaguely remember that in the UK they would sell you an appliance with no 
power plug on it, just a power cable with three wires protruding.  You were 
supposed to get the plug yourself and have it attached.  I never understood 
the logic behind this.  Is it still on?

Cheers
Frank


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