xkcd #3186: Truly Universal Outlet
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Building Inspectors HATE This One Weird Trick
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this post was submitted on 26 Dec 2025
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Simple, just use a metal mesh in each hole. Make sure it’s a really thin mesh too, like practically steel wool. Pushing 1500 watts through steel wool has never caused anyone any problems ever.
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