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xkcd #3211: Amperage (infosec.pub)

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xkcd #3211: Amperage

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Oh, and do you have any tips on how to vacuum up copper that's melted into your carpet?

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Source: https://xkcd.com/3211/

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[–] Cort@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago

Yeah, I'm just imagining someone running multiple 0000 gauge (4 ought) cables in parallel to each outlet and switch, and then all back to the breaker box.