But… They do exist. They’re just incredibly stupid and dangerous.
I have had this conversation multiple times, about multiple cable types, while in elections sales.
What’s the best analogy or wording you’ve found for conveying the nature of the problem to people?
It cracks me up that they’ll sell chainsaws to anyone.
Now I really want one.
They should put what they are called in the electrical world to help drive home the point. “Suicide cords”
Minus the cord?
Sales go up
americans…
Oh, bug off.
Here’s a short extension cord version of one
The explanation of why they’re a bad idea is valid though. Usually the kinds of people who know just enough to want this type of plug are also the type of people I wouldn’t trust with one.
Am I crazy or is the example picture of the interlock backwards. Both sides can be turned on, but only one can be off at the same time 😅
You’re right, I hadn’t noticed that. They have the breakers labeled backwards from how they normally are.
I trust NANCHANGZHENGFUYUANGUOJIMAOYIYOUXIANGONGSI for all my dangerously illegal electrical needs!
Even funnier is if you click on the brand SCTOU to see other products, the other items from SCTOU appear to be questionable body armor and anti-bird spikes. Seller names are different as well, but they’re all similar random Chinese names.
I’m not well informed, but I wouldn’t be surprised if in some places it wouldn’t be legal to sell that kind of cords (because of being a safety hazard and such).
Omg please everyone report that listing z
For a generator you ideally want a 220v version so that you can power all the circuits in your house. Which makes the suicide cord all the scarier.
They could’ve just said, “If you want a double-ended male plug, go check out the Adam and Eve store webpage.”
“And don’t forget the code Ship2 for get 50% off your order!”
Hmmm not sure what I would do with TWO double male plugs. I don’t have that many people in my bed at once. : / Ummmm you should probably ignore that whole sentence…
Pretty sad that it needs to be explained why these are generally a terrible idea
Every day there are thousands of people who hear about this for the first time. I’d link the relevant xkcd but I’m too lazy right now
Here you go: https://xkcd.com/1053/
It’s also a good thing dildos aren’t made of
metal and connected to voltage.Some are and some pay extra for that…
Like, a motor… The State of Arkansas would pay you for a novel execution device though.
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Was at a Christmas party last night and a guy dropped a 2 foot long double ended dildo on the table.
Male to Male adapters exist, but electrically questionable.
