this post was submitted on 25 Nov 2024
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I don't understand how people need help making a cable like that. AFAIK It's a length of 3 wires wrapped in insulation, and two plugs. It's a hell of a lot simpler than ethernet.
Some older things might genuinely need that kind of cable, like a leaf blower or something
They absolutely do not. The simple point that if you plug one end in, the other will have exposed live wires in the prongs proves that that is never done. Power connectors are gendered for a reason and the reason is electrical safety. Female for output, male for input. Always. Everywhere.
When things require this type of cable, get rid of those things.
Definitely agree. I don't fuck with janky power tools.
or rewire so that it uses normal cables
The thing is if someone doesn't know how to make one of these, they definitely don't know why it's a bad idea.
You underestimate the sheer stupidity and lack of education of the majority of the American public.
Fair point; i haven't worked with the general public since pre-covid. I don't miss it.
People voted for trump. Clearly there are plenty that don’t see why this is a bad idea.