I have a UPS that shows the stats of the power (input with various attributes, output, etc) and I've noticed that sometimes my input from the wall to the UPS isn't 120V, but 121 or 122V. Is that ...

While standard receptacles typically use three wires -- hot, neutral and ground -- you'll occasionally find 2-prong outlets in older homes. Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the ...

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It is common knowledge that wall-outlet voltages of 120V in the United States and 230V in Europe can cause severe shock or death, but did you know that many people consider 120 and 230V to be ...

Most people plug in a piece of equipment and expect it to work. For the most part, electrical manufacturers produce equipment that operates without much concern from consumers. But for this scenario ...

You find yourself in an airport or hotel room in another country, and you really need to charge your phone, camera or game system. But what is that strange-looking outlet? It has round holes! And ...