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Tony Duell ard at p850ug1.demon.co.uk
Thu Aug 19 18:02:43 CDT 2004


> Just one of the reasons it is a violation of most "safety codes" to plug an
> extension cord into an extension cord!

Typical!. Prevent something that can actually be quite useful because 
it's possible for it to be dangerous if the devices (i.e. the extension 
cables) are mis-constructed. Don't actually deal with the real problem, 
namely getting extension cables made properly in the first place.

Incidentally, I never buy read-made extension cables, I always make my 
own. It's the only way to be sure they're made properly. (Oh, and don't 
get me started on moulded mains plugs. Suffice it to say I cut those off 
and replace them with proper plugs as soon as I get the device!).

-tony




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