Electrical misshaps in PC PSUs

[Psi]

Looks like a classic "design by committee" result.

BTW, the plug looks boring, but that socket would be enticing for a child 

And yeah the cover seems like very good idea due to the facial similarity.

yeah, i meant to say socket

[Eliminateur]

"Hey Kids, let's have fun with Mr. Mains!, poke Mr. Mains in the eye and start dancing wildly!"

Got to wonder what the hell the guy who desinged this socket was thinking.
I dont think you could make it more inviting to children even if you tried.


I guess thats why it has a cover. 

[Fryguy]

We have a nice powerplug / socket type here in Germany that has become forgotten and i can't see why .
It's called the "Perilex" connector .
The design is really great - it's a 3phase/n/gnd connector rated 400V 16A or 25A . It is polarised , current coded , touchproof and small compared to other 3phase connectors .
You can still buy it and it was not banned by the authorities - it just did disappear from regular use about 30 !!! years ago and nobody seems to know it still exists . . .







My grandfathers oven used this connector - hmmmm - the wallsocket might still be there . . . (now i am curious) 

We go a little bit off topic here but who cares . . . - nice blown PSUs - looks like a lot of fun 

[the_raptor]

Got to wonder what the hell the guy who desinged this socket was thinking.
I dont think you could make it more inviting to children even if you tried.


I guess thats why it has a cover.  

Happy socket is happy*!

* to murder your children.

[Hypernova]

We have a nice powerplug / socket type here in Germany that has become forgotten and i can't see why .
It's called the "Perilex" connector .
The design is really great - it's a 3phase/n/gnd connector rated 400V 16A or 25A . It is polarised , current coded , touchproof and small compared to other 3phase connectors .
You can still buy it and it was not banned by the authorities - it just did disappear from regular use about 30 !!! years ago and nobody seems to know it still exists . . .

My grandfathers oven used this connector - hmmmm - the wallsocket might still be there . . . (now i am curious) 

We go a little bit off topic here but who cares . . . - nice blown PSUs - looks like a lot of fun 

Well. domestic 3 phase is overkill and that design looks a bit expensive.

[Zero999]

Did you get any compensation from the cowboy electrician? He should have liability insurance.

X and Y capacitors shouldn't fail even if you put 1kV across them.