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   Paul S Person to Dorsey   
   Re: xkcd: Truly Universal Outlet   
   07 Jan 26 08:52:33   
   
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   From: psperson@old.netcom.invalid   
      
   On Tue, 6 Jan 2026 12:52:27 -0500 (EST), kludge@panix.com (Scott   
   Dorsey) wrote:   
      
   >Scott Lurndal  wrote:   
   >>   
   >>It's not uncommon to use NEMA L6-xxP/R connectors for 240VAC appliances.  For   
   >>120VAC non-GFCI circuits in a garage, one typically is required by NEC to   
   >>use L5-20P/R receptacles and plugs to prevent Joe Sixpack from   
   >>electrocuting himself in a wet garage.     
   >   
   >Yes, I do think the twistlocks are a win for a number of reasons.  And they   
   >do disconnect while plugged in, so you don't get the arc in your face if   
   >you disconnect under load like you do with straight-blades.  I have never seen   
   >them in a residential install but I'd love to see more of them.   
      
   Twistlocks or arcs?   
      
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