The same physical connector is often used for voltages as disparate as 3v and 8v on powercubes with as a bonus, both polarities being used. I suspect that the danger is obvious that Filipinos are very aware of the need for care. Whether visiting Americans are so savvy, I doubt :-) > > > I had a different reference source, but, that's basically what I found. > I'm just choking on the idea that the same physical connector would be us= ed > with significantly different voltages. Even if the dielectric of the sock= et > is adequate to the increased voltage, it would seem that a "human factor" > failure is eminent as someone will plug in a _device_ that cannot handle > the higher voltage. > > It seems contrary to my internal logic, and given the global reach of thi= s > list, I was hoping somebody with first-hand experience could clarify it. > > -Denny > > > > *I'll see your etch-a-sketch, and raise you a Spirograph* :-) > -- > http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist > --=20 __________________________________________ David C Brown 43 Bings Road Whaley Bridge High Peak Phone: 01663 733236 Derbyshire eMail: dcb.home@gmail.com SK23 7ND web: www.bings-knowle.co.uk/dcb *Sent from my etch-a-sketch* --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .