Pretty much every washing machine in the UK and continental Europe is like that, and the Samsung or LG machines imported into 230V-using Arabian peninsular countries, Pakistan, India, etc.
On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 8:48 AM, Chuck McCown <[email protected]> wrote: > Didn’t know such a thing existed. > > *From:* Eric Kuhnke <[email protected]> > *Sent:* Friday, January 22, 2016 9:44 AM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] whats this guy doing? > > One of the great things about having 230V 15A circuits in a house, you can > install a front loading washing machine that electrically heats its own > water as it fills, on demand. Only requires a cold water connection, drain, > and electricity. No hot water hookup at all. > > On Thu, Jan 21, 2016 at 2:55 PM, Chuck McCown <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Thanks, I learned a few things. >> >> *From:* Nate Burke <[email protected]> >> *Sent:* Thursday, January 21, 2016 3:49 PM >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] whats this guy doing? >> >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEfP1OKKz_Q >> >> On 1/21/2016 4:48 PM, Chuck McCown wrote: >> >> I have a daughter that lives in the UK. Never understood why they need >> to be so large, why they have a switch. Seems like unnecessary cost etc. >> Fused plug is just one more thing to fail and cost you. >> >> I do like 220 everywhere. I wonder if it is referenced to earth ground? >> Seems like it would be safer to float it. And with 220 your wires can be >> so much smaller. >> >> *From:* Eric Kuhnke <[email protected]> >> *Sent:* Thursday, January 21, 2016 3:42 PM >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] whats this guy doing? >> >> If we really wanted everything to be safe we would use shuttered BS1363 >> (UK code) receptacles with fused plugs, even for 120VAC 15A circuits. >> >> Most people in the US have never worked with them, but they're very >> mechanically robust and safe. >> >> >> https://www.google.ca/search?q=BS1363&num=100&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjSxv2F_bvKAhULzGMKHVtQCg8Q_AUIBygB&biw=1473&bih=1004 >> >> >> >> On Thu, Jan 21, 2016 at 1:39 PM, That One Guy /sarcasm < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> We added an addition to the quarters at the ambulance I worked for, I >>> came in just as the electircian was finishing up and saw them all ground >>> up. I told him I didnt want to be "that guy" but they were upside down. He >>> explained the reason, said it was code too, but ive never verified that, >>> but the reason makes sense, so ground up ever since for me >>> >>> On Thu, Jan 21, 2016 at 3:26 PM, Mathew Howard <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> I agree with the often/soften thing... unless you pronounce soften >>>> wrong. >>>> >>>> On Thu, Jan 21, 2016 at 3:20 PM, Chuck McCown <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I know I am in the minority on this. >>>>> >>>>> Same as the proper way to pronounce the word “often”. >>>>> (Rhymes with soften). >>>>> >>>>> I am OK with being totally right and nobody agreeing with me. >>>>> >>>>> *From:* Mathew Howard <[email protected]> >>>>> *Sent:* Thursday, January 21, 2016 2:15 PM >>>>> *To:* af <[email protected]> >>>>> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] whats this guy doing? >>>>> >>>>> It is definitely not upside down! what is wrong with you... >>>>> >>>>> On Thu, Jan 21, 2016 at 3:14 PM, Chuck McCown <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Yeah, probably no box, just drywall for the photo. >>>>>> But I would say the receptacle is upside down too. >>>>>> (that is a PC vs apple, red state vs blue state kind of thing) >>>>>> >>>>>> *From:* Mathew Howard <[email protected]> >>>>>> *Sent:* Thursday, January 21, 2016 2:11 PM >>>>>> *To:* af <[email protected]> >>>>>> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] whats this guy doing? >>>>>> >>>>>> Also, the way that outlet is mounted is... nice! >>>>>> >>>>>> On Thu, Jan 21, 2016 at 3:09 PM, Mathew Howard <[email protected]> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> I'm pretty sure Chuck is right... a mouse is the first thing that >>>>>>> came to my mind. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Thu, Jan 21, 2016 at 2:43 PM, Chuck McCown <[email protected]> >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I’m gonna get that mouse! >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> *From:* That One Guy /sarcasm <[email protected]> >>>>>>>> *Sent:* Thursday, January 21, 2016 1:41 PM >>>>>>>> *To:* [email protected] >>>>>>>> *Subject:* [AFMUG] whats this guy doing? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> http://www.harborfreight.com/3-16-inch-x-33-ft-fiberglass-wire-running-kit-65326.html >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Click the picture of the guy at the outlet. Somebody tell us what >>>>>>>> the hell he is doing >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> If you only see yourself as part of the team but you don't see your >>>>>>>> team as part of yourself you have already failed as part of the team. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> If you only see yourself as part of the team but you don't see your team >>> as part of yourself you have already failed as part of the team. >>> >> >> >> >> >
