I always check stuff like this with new appliances, but I guess there’s some people who don’t…
- 0x4E4F ( @0x4E4F@infosec.pub ) English17•10 months ago
I woul’ve just cut it and extended it… and find out in the process that there is more to that cable than meets the eye.
- QuinceDaPence ( @QuinceDaPence@kbin.social ) 3•10 months ago
Same. Also, countertop appliances should always have at least a 3’ cord. I believe that’s part of electrical code.
- PeWu ( @PeWu@lemmy.ml ) 3•10 months ago
3’? Three… minute? \j
- QuinceDaPence ( @QuinceDaPence@kbin.social ) 4•10 months ago
3 feet.
’ is feet
" Is inches
Example: someone who is 5 foot 9 inches tall can write their height as 5’9"
- PeWu ( @PeWu@lemmy.ml ) 1•10 months ago
Thank you for enlightening me in the freedom units sir
- QuinceDaPence ( @QuinceDaPence@kbin.social ) 1•10 months ago
I also remembered it’s often written in that format on clearance height signs and such so here’s an “In the wild” example.
https://www.postguard.com/image/catalog/Height-Guard-Drive-Thru-Closeup.jpg
- 0x4E4F ( @0x4E4F@infosec.pub ) English1•10 months ago
Have no idea about those standards to be honest, all sorts of Chinese shit appliances get imported here, I don’t think we have a code that regulates that.
- QuinceDaPence ( @QuinceDaPence@kbin.social ) 4•10 months ago
Yeah I know plenty of chenese stuff ignores it. I forget where it’s said but countertop appliances are supposed to be 3’ cords and others are supposed to have 6’ cords. And then in houses you’re supposed to have plugs at those distances so people usually shouldn’t need extension cords.
- Magnetar ( @Magnetar@feddit.de ) 13•10 months ago
As we say in Germany, tja.
- bob_lemon ( @bob_lemon@feddit.de ) 4•10 months ago
Machste nix
- ShortN0te ( @ShortN0te@lemmy.ml ) 4•10 months ago
Steckste net drin.
- 0ops ( @0ops@lemm.ee ) 12•10 months ago
On the flip side, you just taught me that the extra length can be wound up underneath!
- cRazi_man ( @cRazi_man@lemm.ee ) 1•10 months ago
Check your kettle, air fryer and other kitchen appliances as well.
- hessenjunge ( @hessenjunge@discuss.tchncs.de ) 8•10 months ago
Let’s have a guess what country that guy lives in. 😉 The post with the most upvotes wins.
- sexy_peach ( @sexy_peach@feddit.de ) English5•10 months ago
could be any?
- hessenjunge ( @hessenjunge@discuss.tchncs.de ) 6•10 months ago
Sure, but some are more likely than others. I was hoping for a game of guessing and upvoting.
- CalamityBalls ( @CalamityBalls@kbin.social ) 4•10 months ago
Def Bulgaria with toasting knowledge like this.
- hessenjunge ( @hessenjunge@discuss.tchncs.de ) 1•10 months ago
Bulgaria, where toasters go to die. 🙂
- cooopsspace ( @cooopsspace@infosec.pub ) English2•10 months ago
I mean we have toasters like this in Australia for like $10 with the same cable management design. Seems pretty standard to me.
- emerald ( @emerald@beehaw.org ) 3•10 months ago
This made me get out of bed to check my toaster but no, the cord really is just that short
Guess you bought the wrong toaster then lol…