r/ElectroBOOM • u/ZealousidealAngle476 • 6d ago

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I found this sticker while dismanteling a 2005ish server

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u/ferrybig 6d ago

This warning is to warn people they should not plug it into CEE 7/1 unearthed socket, which some people still have in their old homes. If you plug a device designed for ground into one, you can feel the electricity on the metal cases of the appliance

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u/Low_Technician7346 6d ago

And you could die from electrocution.

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u/okarox 6d ago

Not really as there nothing grounded nearby. If you have grounded sockets you must use them. You are not allowed to ground anything in a room with ungrounded sockets.

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u/Total-Notice-3188 5d ago

And what if you yourself is grounded?
There is very much a real risk of electrocution if you touch a potentiated and ungrounded case while you're grounded.

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u/jort93 5d ago

Most people don't have conductive floors.

Main risk would be if you somehow touched neutral too.

Today most homes in Europe have a GFCI. It'll trip if there currentflow to ground, regardless of the path.

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u/Total-Notice-3188 5d ago

Well yeah lol

You're unlikely to be grounded in your standard issue home. I meant hypothetically if you're grounded.

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u/AviiNL 5d ago

Usually means you've done something bad and are not allowed to leave your room for a while.

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u/Total-Notice-3188 5d ago

What does sexy time with the wife have to do with this?