Chris Jones wrote: > Hi > > Mark Harrison wrote: > >> - Insert flat-head screwdriver into mains pin on one of the sockets on >> the N-way >> > > Insert it into the earth hole. That is how it's supposed to work - that > is why the earth pin is longer on plugs. It also dramatically reduces > the chances of you electrocuting yourself if you forget to unplug the > multi-socket strip, or need to do this on a more permanent socket. > >
Chris, Sorry - that's what I'd meant. > It's still not a good idea really, and adapters are very cheap. > > I agree. I've used it when the "total cost of an adaptor" included such externalities as "making eight paying customers sit around and wait half an hour for the presentation to start while I nip out to B&Q" :-) M. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.kubuntu.org/UKTeam/
