Comment on Is it OK to leave device chargers plugged in all the time? An expert explains

• ftbd@feddit.org ⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  I have never heard of someone having to replace their wall outlets due to wear and tear

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  • Atropos@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    As someone who just moved into a 1965 house - yep, plugs absolutely wear out. These are some sloppy bois.

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    • ftbd@feddit.org ⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      Around here, people usually have to replace the wiring in such old houses, since they tend to only have two wires (i.e. no PE). But the Schuko sockets themselves are most likely fine.

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  • Zak@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    I’ve encountered a number of outlets in American airports that should be replaced due to wear. They have very little friction on the prongs after millions of uses.

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    • NotAnotherLemmyUser@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      Life pro tip: bend the prongs a little to give your device more grip if you encounter outlets like this.

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      • Railcar8095@lemm.ee ⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

        Pro tip: bend the wall where the outlet is to assert dominance.

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