Reply to post: Re: DIY Electricians

Why is the printer spouting nonsense... and who on earth tried to wire this plug?

A.P. Veening Silver badge

Re: DIY Electricians

Your dad is right if the appliance comes with a europlug or a (German) Schukoplug, with those the polarity is guaranteed 50/50. With asymmetrical plugs there is a pretty decent chance you are right (but not guaranteed).

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