O.K., I see the theory behind what you are saying, but I don't understand how it can work in practice.
You're right: It doesn't. It was a bad idea from start.
The UK way is much better. (But I don't like the fused plugs and the ring mains...)
All he knows is whether the plug on the end of the cord fits the outlet so that he can use the appliance. If the plug fits and it works, he will assume that all is well.
Yup. But when it doesn't fit, he or she will make it fit. Our Austrian friend has already presented a number of ways...
[This message has been edited by C-H (edited 09-22-2002).]
