Wow – Do You See The Problem?

[For The Popcorn]

Spoiler

At least it's done in a safe way.

 

[sagor1]

Polarized plug to non-polarized socket. It should not be a problem if the power supply is totally isolated.

 

[For The Popcorn]

Yep. It was just weird to notice the plug was polarized after connecting the other end to the non-polarized supply.

Chinese engineering. ..

 

[Nigel Goodwin]

Yep. It was just weird to notice the plug was polarized after connecting the other end to the non-polarized supply.

Chinese engineering. ..

I don't see anything 'weird' at all, there's rarely any need for polarisation in mains leads, all UK mains plugs are polarised, earthed, fused, and MANY of them are on the end of leads that aren't polarised, often the same figure 8 lead as in the picture.

 

[For The Popcorn]

I don't see anything 'weird' at all

Normally, a non-polarized socket has a non-polarized plug, at least in the US. It doesn't hurt anything to have a polarized plug and a non-polarized socket. It's just inconvenient. You know how lazy us Americans (and Canadians for that matter) are.

 

[ZipZapOuch]

It's a standard, IEC 320 C7 connector (connects to a C8). Approved globally. If you think it's weird, take it up with the very strict approval committee.

 

[For The Popcorn]

IEC 320 C7 connector (connects to a C8).

Yeah dufus, in your hurry to pick a fight, you missed the point entirely.

Yes, you are correct. A C7 non-polarized connector plugs into a non-polarized C8 connector. Very good. Gold star for you!

The other end of the cable has a North American Type A (NEMA 1-15) Plug. Type A plugs are available in a polarized version, where the neutral prong is wider than the hot prong. This type of polarized plug is usually used with a polarized connector on the other end of the cable.

A non-polarized C7 is usually used (read that as virtually always) used with a non-polarized Type A (i.e., prongs of equal width) on the other end. In fact, the above picture is the first time I have observed otherwise.

For your education and enjoyment, here are 3 of the most common C7 power cords. Please provide pictures of several of the type shown in the first post if your manhood is at stake and you feel the need to prove me wrong.

Pick fights with somebody else, would you.

 

[JimB]

Children, please stop the squabbling!

ZZO and FTP, could one of you please explain why it is that members from the USA are so often at each others throats on the forum?

JimB
(One of the ETO creche minders)

 

[For The Popcorn]

JimB I sent you a private message. Do with it what you will.