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RE: Powerline Audio


  • Subject: RE: Powerline Audio
  • From: "Phil Harris" <phil@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 20:11:28 +0100



> -----Original Message-----
> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx]
> On Behalf Of Ward, David
> Sent: 20 April 2005 12:49
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Powerline Audio
>
> Heh,
>
> Being used to the monster UK mains plugs I always feel a
> little uneasy when I see US plugs and leads

Yup - I'm always wary that the "pins" on US plugs will snap off!

> Okay I know it's 'only' 110VAC but it always seems to be
> connected using a couple of paper fasteners and speaker wire ;)

It may only be 110v ac but that does mean twice the current for a given
wattage!

> Mind-you thinking back, my Nan used to plug an electric Iron
> into a light fitting with what looked like twisted brown
> string and a broken light bulb!

...and we used to have an outside toilet but - as I say to the wife - I no
longer cr*p on the lawn. :-D

Phil




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